Slab Superintendent

Merritt Contracting•Lebanon, IN

About The Position

At Merritt Contracting, we build more than just projects — we build careers. Since 1995, our crews have helped us become a local leader in civil and concrete construction across Indiana. The Merritt Way means doing the job safely, delivering quality work, and moving efficiently as a team. We’re always looking for people who take pride in their work and want long-term opportunity. We are proudly an employee-owned (ESOP) company. We are seeking an experienced Slab Superintendent to plan, organize, and lead commercial concrete slab operations. This role requires deep technical knowledge of slab construction and the ability to plan work well ahead of execution. This is a leadership role for someone who understands subgrade preparation, reinforcement, concrete placement, finishing, curing, and jointing, and who can coordinate labor, materials, and equipment using two-week look-ahead planning. While this role may step in hands-on when needed, the primary responsibility is planning, sequencing, and execution, not just finishing concrete.

Requirements

Strong experience in commercial concrete slab construction
Proven experience supervising slab pours or leading slab operations
Deep understanding of slab sequencing, production planning, and pour logistics
Ability to plan labor, materials, and equipment at least two weeks ahead
Experience reading and interpreting concrete plans, details, and specifications
Knowledge of reinforcement layouts, embed placement, and tolerance requirements
Understanding of concrete placement methods, finishing techniques, and curing practices
Ability to coordinate multiple pours and crews efficiently
Comfortable being hands-on when necessary, but disciplined enough to stay focused on planning and leadership
Strong communication and organizational skills
Safety-first mindset
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Lead commercial slab-on-grade and structural slab pours from pre-pour planning through completion
Develop and maintain 2-week look-ahead schedules tied to pour sequences, manpower, and production rates
Plan and verify subgrade preparation, including proof-rolling, moisture conditioning, compaction, and tolerances
Coordinate and inspect formwork, edge forms, bulkheads, and elevation control
Review and confirm reinforcing steel (rebar, wire mesh, chairs, dowels, embeds, anchor bolts) is installed per plans and specs
Plan and coordinate vapor barriers, insulation, and slab penetrations
Order, stage, and confirm availability of concrete, rebar, embeds, curing materials, and jointing materials
Coordinate concrete mix designs, placement rates, pump vs. chute access, and truck spacing
Oversee concrete placement methods including laser screeds, vibrating screeds, straight-edge work, and hand finishing
Monitor slump, air content, temperature, and placement timing during pours
Ensure proper finishing techniques for flatness and finish requirements (FF/FL, trowel finish, broom finish, hardeners, etc.)
Plan and execute saw-cut control joints, construction joints, and expansion joints per spec and timing requirements
Manage curing methods (curing compound, wet cure, blankets) to meet specifications
Maintain quality control on slab tolerances, surface finish, and overall performance
Coordinate inspections and testing (density tests, concrete breaks, slab flatness testing if required)
Adjust manpower and sequencing based on weather, concrete set times, and site conditions
Enforce Merritt safety standards and maintain a clean, organized jobsite
Communicate clearly with Project Managers, field leadership, inspectors, and subcontractors
Identify issues early and solve them before they impact schedule or quality