Concrete Finisher/Working Foreman

Pittston, PA • Full-time • Based on experience

 

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We are seeking an experienced working foreman to join our concrete team. This position requires both hands-on finishing skills and the ability to supervise, train, and lead a crew. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

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Key Responsibilities 

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​Concrete Placement & Finishing:

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• Perform and oversee all aspects of concrete placement, consolidation, screeding, floating, and troweling for slabs-on-grade, sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and structural elements.

• Establish proper grades, elevations, and slopes in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Execute finishing techniques including hand trowel, power trowel, broom finish, exposed aggregate, stamped, and decorative concrete applications.

• Monitor set times, bleed water, and curing conditions to ensure proper finishing sequence and prevent defects.

• Apply curing methods and compounds, sealers, and surface hardeners per manufacturer and project requirements.

• Verify surface tolerances, flatness, and levelness (FF/FL where applicable).

 

 

• Field Leadership & Crew Supervision:

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• Supervise and coordinate a crew of finishers, laborers, and apprentices in daily operations.

• Assign work based on production goals, crew strengths, and project schedule.

• Lead by example as a working foreman, actively participating in placement and finishing activities.

• Provide hands-on training in PROPER-FINISHING techniques, tool use, and safety practices.

• Enforce company policies, jobsite safety requirements, and productivity expectations.

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Project Coordination:

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• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other trades to ensure proper sequencing and workflow.

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scope requirements prior to and during work activities.

• Coordinate concrete deliveries, pump operations, and placement logistics to maintain continuous workflow.

• Ensure proper formwork readiness, subgrade preparation, reinforcement placement, and embed installation prior to pour.

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Quality Control:

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• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, ACI standards, and local building codes.

• Inspect and verify subgrade, forms, reinforcement, and concrete placement conditions prior to and during pours.

• Identify and correct surface defects such as honeycombing, scaling, cracking, or improper finish.

• Maintain consistent quality in joint layout, edging, and finishing details.

• Complete punch list items and ensure proper project closeout of concrete scopes.

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Safety & Compliance:

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• Enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.

• Conduct daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and toolbox talks as required.

• Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, and equipment safety procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

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Problem Solving & Field Adjustments

• Troubleshoot issues related to concrete mix design, slump, weather conditions, and finishing timing.

• Address field challenges including equipment failures, schedule conflicts, and manpower adjustments.

• Make real-time decisions to maintain production while protecting quality and safety standards.

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Qualifications and Education Requirements

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Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of hands-on concrete finishing experience.

• Minimum 2+ years in a supervisory or foreman role on commercial or civil projects.

• Strong working knowledge of ACI practices, finishing standards, and placement procedures.

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and layout information.

 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and crew management abilities.

• High level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage production under tight schedules and changing site conditions.

• Proficiency with finishing tools, power trowels, screeds, lasers, and layout equipment.

• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and multi-trade coordination.

 

  

Certifications (Preferred)

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification

• First Aid / CPR Certification

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials up to 50 lbs

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in physically demanding conditions for extended periods

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages including prevailing wages based on experience and skill level

• Health benefits

• Retirement plan options

• Opportunities for advancement

• Vacation

• Holidays

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