What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Finishing Foreman position at Sherwood Companies?
Job Details
Description
The Concrete Finishing Foreman is responsible for overseeing and managing the finishing and detailing of concrete surfaces in heavy civil construction projects.
This role is classified as safety sensitive.
Duties/Responsibilities
Description
The Concrete Finishing Foreman is responsible for overseeing and managing the finishing and detailing of concrete surfaces in heavy civil construction projects.
This role is classified as safety sensitive.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment
- Work Area Maintenance: Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe to promote an efficient work environment.
- Supervision & Leadership: Lead, train, and supervise a crew of concrete finishers and laborers. Assign daily tasks and monitor progress to ensure all concrete finishing work is completed on schedule and to specifications.
- Concrete Finishing Operations: Oversee the proper preparation, mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete for highway construction projects, including roadways, bridges, culverts, and more.
- Quality Control & Assurance: Monitor concrete quality throughout the project, including consistency, moisture content, and curing. Perform site inspections and take corrective actions as needed to maintain quality control standards. Ensure concrete finishing work is in compliance with industry standards, specifications, and project requirements.
- Coordination & Communication: Work closely with the paving superintendent, and other foremen to ensure efficient coordination of all construction activities. Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment. Report daily progress, challenges, and concerns to the Concrete Superintendent/Project Manager.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily logs of concrete work, crew hours, materials used, and any issues encountered. Ensure all work is documented according to project specifications and client requirements.
- Travel to and from job sites
- Good communication and interpersonal skills which assist with working closely with co-workers
- Ability to listen to, understand and follow directions so safety is maintained.
- Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements
- Functions essential to this position include but are not limited to standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking and lifting heavy objects (50 pounds) during the course of the work day
