Cement Finisher Foreman

Hensel Phelps; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Cement Finisher Foreman to supervise concrete tasks and ensure safety compliance on job sites. The candidate should have strong leadership skills, experience in cement work, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role requires overseeing teams, managing materials, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in cement required.
• Valid Driver’s License necessary.
• Intermediate cement knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly and removal of forms for concrete.
• Supervise teams and manage materials.
• Promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Tools

Small Hand Tools

Job description

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

· Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility

· Substance Abuse Screening

· Physical Exam (if applicable)

· Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

The Cement Finisher Foreman supervises and coordinates a team withproject requirements. The Cement Foreman supports project details andsafety matters. This position will perform or finish cement tasks.This is a safety sensitive position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist with the assembly and removal of forms that are used for the concrete installation
• Supervise and assign teams appropriately
• Use assorted power tools and small hand tools, including ten-poundsledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills toassist with a variety of worksite projects
• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches for project requirements
• Manage material management including inventory, distribution, andplacement
• Monitor project performance and report to management with updates.
• Coordinates with other trade partners’ foreman and superintendentsas necessary
• Promotes a safe work environment
• Communicates and handles jobsite hazards
• Oversee the security and verification of all site materials are properlystored

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cement

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Intermediate cement knowledge.

• Experience using and maintaining power tools and small hand tools.

• Ability to take initiative

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to follow instructions.

• Excellent ability to communicate effectively and professionally

• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 Certification

• CPR & First Aid Certification

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shopdrawing reading

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.

• Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration.

• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements.

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.

• Working from heights – the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time.

• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.

• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.

• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.

• Grasping – Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.

• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.

• Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

• Use of hands and wrists with various tools.

• Prolonged use of jackhammer and pavement breaker.

• Use of wheelbarrows and brooms.

• Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers.

• Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds.

• The person must be able to safely wear a respirator and is able to pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations.

• Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicantsbecause they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employeeor applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employeesor applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees orapplicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless thedisclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistentwith the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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