Supervises and manages concrete work on construction sites, including overseeing crews, coordinating tasks like pouring and finishing, ensuring quality and safety, and communicating with project managers. Key duties involve interpreting blueprints, scheduling work, ordering materials, managing equipment, and maintaining records of labor and materials. This role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of concrete techniques, safety regulations (like OSHA), and project specifications.
Key responsibilities
Crew and project supervision: Lead and direct concrete laborers, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and to the correct specifications. Task coordination: Schedule daily activities, including mixing, pouring, finishing, and curing concrete.
Safety and quality assurance: Enforce safety standards, maintain a safe work environment, and ensure the quality of work meets or exceeds company and client expectations.
Planning and resource management: Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine labor and material needs, order materials, and manage equipment use and maintenance.
Communication and reporting: Report project progress, field issues, and budget concerns to project managers and other stakeholders. Maintain daily work reports, time sheets, and material records.
Technical expertise: Provide guidance on formwork, rebar installation, and various finishing techniques. Use tools for site layout and ensure elevations and grades are correct.
Essential skills and qualifications
Experience: Proven experience as a concrete worker and supervisor is crucial.
Technical skills: Ability to read blueprints, interpret plans, and use survey stakes for layout. Knowledge of various concrete techniques and equipment is essential.
Leadership and communication: Strong leadership skills to manage a team, combined with excellent communication skills for interacting with crew members, managers, and other personnel.
Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise on the job site.
Organizational skills: Strong time management and organizational skills are needed to handle multiple tasks and schedules.
Other requirements: A high school diploma or GED required, and a valid drivers license.
