Concrete Foreman (Commercial Construction)

Trueline; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wages

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Trueline, located in Jefferson, Wisconsin, is seeking a Concrete Foreman to lead a team in commercial concrete projects primarily in the Madison area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience and strong skills in concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing techniques.

This role involves reading blueprints, directing manpower, and promoting safety protocols on site while contributing to hands-on work. Benefits include competitive wages, medical coverage, paid vacation, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in commercial concrete forming and finishing.
• Strong mastery of concrete mixing, pouring, curing, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in commercial concrete forming and finishing.
• Read blueprints to set objectives and direct manpower.
• Promote safety procedures on site.

Skills

Leadership experience in commercial concrete

Concrete mixing and finishing techniques

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Power/laser screeds

Forklift

Job description

We are seeking a Concrete Foreman to join our team. This hands on leadership role is ideal for a skilled concrete professional who thrives in the field, leads by example, and enjoys working on commercial building projects primarily in the Madison area.

What You'll Do as the Concrete Foreman:

• Lead and work alongside a crew (typically 5-8 crew members, sometimes up to 20) in commercial concrete forming and finishing.
• Read blueprints and construction plans to set daily objectives, coordinate materials, schedule pours, and direct manpower.
• Communicate professionally with job superintendents, project managers, and field supervisors to achieve project goals.
• Promote and enforce all safety procedures on site for yourself and your crew.
• Perform hands on field work including assembling forms, moving materials, prepping and finishing concrete, and ensuring equipment is ready and functional.
• Track materials, clean and organize job sites, trucks, and equipment to minimize hazards and maximize efficiency.
• Report equipment or vehicle issues promptly to the shop supervisor.
• Support mentorship and development of new team members.

Must Haves as the Concrete Foreman:

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in commercial concrete forming and finishing.
• Strong mastery of concrete mixing, pouring, curing, and finishing techniques.
• Proficient with cast in place concrete and accurate concrete yardage quantification.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Physical stamina for extended repetitive field work.
• Powered Industrial Truck and all terrain forklift certification (or ability to obtain).

Nice to Haves as the Concrete Foreman:

• Experience mentoring and developing talent in the field.
• Prior experience with tools such as power/laser screeds, power buggy, SkyTrac, hand trowels.
• Established relationships with contractors, superintendents, or public entities.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive hourly wages with overtime opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and other ancillary benefits.
• Holiday pay and paid vacation.
• Profit sharing
• Vehicle mileage reimbursement and maintenance coverage.
• No overnight travel – home each night.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.