Foreman- Formwork

Kent Constructions Pvt. Ltd.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Constructions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Foreman – Formwork to supervise formwork activities at construction sites. The candidate must have at least 10 years of hands-on site experience, with strong knowledge of formwork execution and supervision.

You will plan, coordinate, and supervise carpenters, formwork workers and subcontractors, ensure accurate setting out, safety, and quality, and report progress to Site Engineer/Project Manager. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant construction site experience.
• Hands-on construction site experience is mandatory.
• Strong experience in formwork execution and supervision.
• Practical knowledge of formwork systems, shuttering, staging, scaffolding, and supporting arrangements.
• Experience supervising carpenters, formwork workers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to understand structural drawings and execute work accordingly.
• Good knowledge of construction site practices, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Strong manpower management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Immediate joiners will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day formwork activities at the construction site.
• Plan and coordinate formwork activities as per approved structural drawings and project requirements.
• Supervise carpenters, formwork workers, and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure proper setting out, alignment, level, dimensions, and positioning of formwork.
• Supervise formwork for columns, beams, slabs, walls, staircases, foundations, and other structural elements.
• Ensure proper installation, support, bracing, and stability of formwork before concreting.
• Inspect formwork and ensure it is ready for consultant/engineer inspection before concrete placement.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers and other site teams for smooth execution of structural works.
• Monitor manpower and productivity and allocate workers according to project requirements.
• Ensure proper dismantling, cleaning, maintenance, and safe storage/reuse of formwork materials.
• Identify and report formwork-related issues and coordinate for timely rectification.
• Ensure work is carried out according to required quality and safety standards.
• Monitor material requirements and minimize wastage of formwork materials.
• Maintain daily work records and report progress to the Site Engineer/Project Manager.
• Ensure timely completion of formwork activities as per the project schedule.

Skills

Hands-on construction site experience

Formwork execution and supervision

Leadership and communication

Manpower management

Tools

Formwork systems

Shuttering

Staging

Scaffolding

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Foreman – Formwork to supervise and manage formwork activities at construction sites. The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of hands‑on construction site experience, with strong practical knowledge of formwork execution and site supervision

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage day-to-day formwork activities at the construction site.
• Plan and coordinate formwork activities as per approved structural drawings and project requirements.
• Supervise carpenters, formwork workers, and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure proper setting out, alignment, level, dimensions, and positioning of formwork.
• Supervise formwork for columns, beams, slabs, walls, staircases, foundations, and other structural elements.
• Ensure proper installation, support, bracing, and stability of formwork before concreting.
• Inspect formwork and ensure it is ready for consultant/engineer inspection before concrete placement.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers and other site teams for smooth execution of structural works.
• Monitor manpower and productivity and allocate workers according to project requirements.
• Ensure proper dismantling, cleaning, maintenance, and safe storage/reuse of formwork materials.
• Identify and report formwork-related issues and coordinate for timely rectification.
• Ensure work is carried out according to required quality and safety standards.
• Monitor material requirements and minimize wastage of formwork materials.
• Maintain daily work records and report progress to the Site Engineer/Project Manager.
• Ensure timely completion of formwork activities as per the project schedule.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant construction site experience.
• Hands‑on construction site experience is mandatory.
• Strong experience in formwork execution and supervision.
• Practical knowledge of formwork systems, shuttering, staging, scaffolding, and supporting arrangements.
• Experience supervising carpenters, formwork workers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to understand structural drawings and execute work accordingly.
• Good knowledge of construction site practices, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Strong manpower management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Immediate joiners will be preferred.