Summary
At the direction of the general superintendent, lead and direct other employees in meeting daily established goals on various job sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and direct people, equipment, and resources in the construction of projects. 
• Ensure sufficient deployment and productivity of work crews. 
• Communicate openly with the superintendent and project managers and report any issues affecting the project plan. 
• Work as a team member and leader to pour, level, and finish concrete successfully.
• Use survey equipment to ensure proper installation of components.
• Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, and equipment and utilize corrective action to keep the project on time and within budget. 
• Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials. 
• Plan work in an efficient and practical order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner. 
• Lead or direct daily safety huddles and stretch/flex programs.
• Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met. 
• Ensure company equipment is lawfully operated, cared for, maintained, and used effectively. 
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications. 
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program and encourage all employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture. 
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections. 
• Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with the crew before job commencement. 
• Work with the Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents, or near misses at the worksite and ensure proper procedures follow the Company’s Safety Program. 
• Work safely and responsibly so as not to injure oneself intentionally or unintentionally or endanger the well-being of others. 
• Ensure all new hires receive their required orientation and attend company-designated training. 
• Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members and notifying employees of rain days before the start of the work. 
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead, and direct base crew. 
• Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee-related matters. 
• Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations, and resignations. 
• Liaise with the Human Resources department on employee-related issues, including employee development, benefits, training, terminations, and investigations. 
• Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy. 
• Continually develop yourself and your team through ongoing training, education, etc.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Four plus (4+) years of concrete construction field experience, including at least two years of Symons handset wall experience.
• One (1) year of concrete finishing experience is required for a flatwork foreman. 
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s). 
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving. 
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role.
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works outside at job locations, traveling to the field to work and supervise projects daily. This position will demand long periods of walking, standing, and working in all sorts of weather (hot, cold, and rainy days). 

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work.
This full-time field position requires travel to local job locations in and around Traverse City, MI. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Office Location
5101 Sawyer Woods Dr, Traverse City, MI 49685

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it’s all wrapped in a culture built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.

About Northern Michigan's Commercial Concrete Division
Our Northern Michigan Commercial Concrete division delivers comprehensive, turnkey concrete packages to our customers. Our crews perform a variety of scopes, including tilt-up, foundations, slabs, and cast-in-place concrete. With this team, you’ll have a hand in the projects that change your city skyline.  
Learn more about our commercial concrete work here:  https://www.kentcompanies.com/our-work/services/concrete-construction/

Why join our Northern Michigan Commercial Concrete Division?
The Northern Michigan Commercial Concrete division is a family of local tradesmen who live and work in the greater Traverse City area. We provide opportunities for career advancements for each team member to help them advance beyond their initial position. We take pride in our work with care, honor, and integrity. Through safety, planning, and teamwork, we are leading the charge in facilitating the needs of the general contractors, construction managers, and developers investing in the region. The Northern Michigan Commercial Concrete Team is the only division that self-performs site work, commercial concrete, and multi-family. We can build anything.      

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions. 
The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.
Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.