Concrete Finisher Foreman - Cincinnati, OH

Messer Construction Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a seasoned concrete foreman to lead a crew and deliver high-quality concrete work on commercial projects. You will read blueprints, coordinate placements, and ensure safe, on-time execution.

This role requires 10+ years of related experience, OSHA-30 preferred, and proven leadership with 10-15 crew members. ACI certification and strong communication are highly valued as you drive quality and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Experience leading a crew of 10-15.
• ACI Certified.
• OSHA 30 Hour Preferred.
• Leadership skills and proactive planning.
• Quality installation knowledge with ACI tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Organize, sequence and perform tasks within schedule.
• Build and install concrete footings, piers, walls and columns.
• Read blueprints and perform layout with appropriate math.
• Install doors and door hardware.
• Place and finish concrete slabs and elevated decks.
• Pump, place and finish concrete; manage crane signals/rigging.
• Communicate instructions effectively and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Concrete placement

Tool/equipment management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

What You Will Do

• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule
• This crew is not installing foundations or formwork.
• Effectively communicate and understand both verbal and written instructions
• Building Layout & Elevations
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout
• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns
• Pump, place and finish techniques
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks
• Crane signals and rigging

What You Will Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• OSHA 30 Hour Preferred
• Experience leading a crew of 10-15
• Experience Running, Riding or walk behind Trawl Machines
• Experience for installing 10,000+ Square foot slabs à hard trowel finish, broom finish, curing
• Experience effective pump/placing/vibrating concrete
• ACI Certified
• Leadership skills
• Proven quality installation/knowledge with ACI Tolerances along with FF/FL performance.
• Tool/equipment management
• Quality / Customer service focused mindset
• Proven communicator, scheduler, Proactive Planner
• Candidates must have transportation
• Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.

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