Construction Foreman

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Concrete Construction Foreman is responsible for leading field crews in the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of concrete foundations, slabs, paving, structural concrete, and other commercial or industrial concrete projects.
  
• This individual plans daily activities, coordinates labor, equipment, and materials, and ensures projects are completed on schedule while meeting company quality and safety standards.
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and lead concrete crews on commercial construction projects.
  
• Plan and organize daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project drawings.
  
• Coordinate with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers.
  
• Ensure proper site layout, elevations, grades, and formwork before concrete placement.
  
• Direct forming, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, finishing, curing, and stripping operations.
  
• Monitor workmanship to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
  
• Schedule labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete assigned work.
  
• Maintain accurate daily reports including manpower, production, equipment usage, and safety observations.
  
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact project schedules.
  
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members.
  
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
  
• Conduct daily safety meetings and job hazard analyses.
  
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and used properly.
  
• Assist with project planning and sequencing to meet production goals.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of commercial concrete construction experience.
  
• 2+ years of experience leading concrete crews.
  
• Strong knowledge of:
  
• • Formwork systems
    
  • Reinforcing steel placement
    
  • Concrete placement and finishing
    
  • Site layout and grading
    
  • Concrete curing procedures
    
  • Commercial construction practices
    
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 Certification
  
• CPR/First Aid Certification
  
• Experience with tilt-wall, structural concrete, paving, or large commercial slabs
  
• Ability to operate construction equipment (forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, etc.)
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
  
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
  
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Leadership and crew supervision
  
• Concrete construction methods and best practices
  
• Blueprint reading
  

Additional Information:

• This role will travel from Tulsa to job sites that may be located anywhere in the United States.
  
• An attractive per diem is paid per day and all hotel lodging will be covered by the company.
  
• Qualified candidates will ideally live in Oklahoma, Arkansas (Bentonville would be preferable) or Wichita KS. 
  
• This customer is very motivated to hire people immediately.
  
• For now, there is 1 Foreman opening but if other qualified candidates are presented it is very likely they will be considered.
  
• The interview process will be a screen with me to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications and then an interview scheduled with the VP of Operations. If that interview is successful, an offer will likely be extended.
  

Must Have:

• 5+ years of commercial concrete construction experience.
  
• 2+ years of experience leading concrete crews.
  
• Strong knowledge of formwork systems, reinforcing steel placement, concrete placement and finishing, site layout and grading, concrete curing procedures, and commercial construction practices.
  
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
  
• Leadership experience supervising field crews.
  

Nice to Have:

• OSHA 30 Certification.
  
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
  
• Experience with tilt-wall construction, structural concrete, paving, or large commercial slabs.
  
• Ability to operate construction equipment (forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, etc.).