Working Foreman

High Stakes Concrete; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

High Stakes Concrete in Topeka, KS is seeking a Working Foreman to lead on-site concrete and general construction work, ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time project completion.

You will supervise crews, read plans, organize materials, inspect work, enforce safety standards, and communicate with project managers, inspectors, and clients while mentoring crew members. This is a hands-on leadership role in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Experience leading crews on job sites.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Strong communication with team, contractors, and supervisors.
• Bi-lingual skills is a plus.
• Carpentry skills related to construction.
• Knowledge of job site safety practices.
• Reading measurements and specifications.
• Ability to create basic drawings and communicate scope.
• Reliable transportation to the shop.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site crews and supervise daily activities.
• Read plans, organize materials, and monitor progress.
• Enforce safety standards and coordinate with managers/clients.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Carpentry skills

Tool maintenance

Safety knowledge

Reading plans

Drafting basics

Transportation reliability

General construction experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade training or certifications in construction or equipment operation

Tools

Heavy equipment tools

Concrete tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Company Description

High Stakes Concrete is a growing concrete and construction company serving commercial and residential clients in and around Topeka, KS. The company focuses on delivering high-quality general construction, remodel, and concrete work. Teams work closely with clients, contractors, and inspectors to meet project specifications, schedules, and safety requirements. High Stakes Concrete values reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork, and offers opportunities to grow skills and take on leadership responsibilities in the field.

Role Description

The Working Foreman role at High Stakes Concrete is a full-time, on-site position based in Topeka, KS. This role combines hands‑on concrete and general construction work with daily supervision of crew members, ensuring that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan. The Working Foreman coordinates tasks, assigns duties, and monitors progress while participating in the execution of jobs. Responsibilities include reading plans, organizing materials, inspecting work quality, enforcing safety standards, and communicating with project managers, inspectors, and clients as needed. The role requires leading by example on the job site, maintaining a professional work environment, and supporting training and development of crew members.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills with experience leading crews, assigning tasks, and monitoring job site performance.
• Ability to safely operate and oversee heavy equipment and concrete‑related tools.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members, contractors, and supervisors. Bi‑lingual skills is a plus.
• Carpentry skills related to construction and concrete.
• Maintenance skills for basic care and troubleshooting of tools, equipment.
• Prior experience in general construction, concrete construction or a related trade, with knowledge of job site safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, measurements, and specifications.
• Ability to create basic drawings for small projects and to communicate scope of work effectively to workers.
• Reliable transportation to the shop and the ability to work in varying outdoor conditions.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional trade training or certifications in construction or equipment operation are a plus.