Concrete Crew Lead

The Contractor Consultants; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Courtney's Construction seeks a Concrete Crew Lead to drive full-cycle concrete and tear-out projects for both residential and commercial sites. You will own projects from tear-out to final finish with elite technical mastery, guiding on-site crews without micromanagement to ensure top-tier workmanship.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of hands-on concrete installation and crew leadership, with proven ability to set elevations, use laser grading tools, and oversee form setting and slab

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on concrete installation and crew leadership experience.
• Proven ability to establish elevations, set string lines, and operate laser grading equipment independently.
• Complete mastery of concrete finishing, form setting, and full-scale driveway or slab tear-outs.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage projects from start to finish with absolutely zero training or guidance.
• Proven experience with concrete saw cutting, including the ability to determine proper cut depth, timing, and joint spacing to control cracking and meet project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle concrete projects from initial demolition and tear-out through final pouring and finishing.
• Independently find grade and place elevations for concrete forms to divert water, set proper elevations, and ensure drainage.
• Independently establish finished elevations for concrete forms using laser levels and string lines.
• Build and set up robust concrete forms without external guidance or oversight.
• Direct daily on-site crew operations to keep projects moving efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain total quality control over every phase of the driveway and slab installation process.

Skills

Leadership

Concrete finishing

Grade finding

Form setting

On-site coordination

Drainage planning

Crack control

Tools

Laser grading equipment

Laser levels

String lines

Concrete saw

Job description

Concrete Crew Lead – Drive Full-Cycle Concrete and Tear-Out Projects for Courtney's Construction

Job Overview

• Company: Courtney's Construction
• Salary/Pay Rate: $30 - $38+ per hour
• Location: Service Territory
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Concrete finish, driveway tear-outs, slab installation, and full-cycle site development
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity You will take immediate, independent ownership of high-impact residential and commercial concrete projects. This role provides the platform to display your elite technical mastery without micromanagement or hand-holding. You will drive projects from initial tear-out through final finish to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Execute full‑cycle concrete projects from initial demolition and tear‑out through final pouring and finishing.
• Independently find grade and place elevations for concrete forms to divert water, set proper elevations, and ensure accurate drainage. This is a required skill and must have been done independently on previous projects.
• Independently establish finished elevations (“find grade”) for concrete forms using laser levels and string lines. Candidates must be able to determine proper form elevations that provide correct drainage, meet design requirements, and achieve finished grades without supervision.
• Build and set up robust concrete forms without external guidance or oversight.
• Direct daily on‑site crew operations to keep projects moving efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain total quality control over every phase of the driveway and slab installation process.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on concrete installation and crew leadership experience.
• Proven ability to establish elevations, set string lines, and operate laser grading equipment independently.
• Complete mastery of concrete finishing, form setting, and full-scale driveway or slab tear‑outs.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage projects from start to finish with absolutely zero training or guidance.
• Proven experience with concrete saw cutting, including the ability to determine proper cut depth, timing, and joint spacing to control cracking and meet project specifications.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience operating heavy machinery utilized in landscape and concrete demolition.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized decorative concrete or local soil grading conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $30.00 to $38.00+ based on expertise.
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding field team.

About Us

Courtney's Construction delivers elite outdoor transformations and concrete solutions. We focus on efficiency, precision, and high-quality craftsmanship to exceed client expectations on every single job site.

Courtney's Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.