Foreman

Summary
The foreman is responsible for assuring all work is performed in the safest, highest quality, and most cost-effective manner. This involves planning, organizing, and participating in the daily activities of a crew to provide masonry, waterproofing, and joint sealants. The foreman manages the crew, conducts scheduling, resolves issues, and trains others, as needed, in all aspects of the work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• On-site supervision of a crew and working side by side with that crew.
• Developing crew schedules and ensuring work has been completed according to plans and specifications.
• Completing daily field reports, delivery tickets, customer service, and internal management.
• Ensuring crews are operating tools and equipment safely, properly, and productively.

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.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in general construction with at least 3 of those years in a restoration lead role or similar position.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute construction drawings and contract specifications.
• Experience running 1-2 projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to supervise various crew sizes with minimal oversight.
• Established commitment to safety.
• Proven ability to produce look-ahead schedules and integrate other construction documents as required by the project.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the customer, crew and project teams.
• Basic computer skills and construction math skills.
• Experience within these specialty areas:
  • Masonry
    • Block and brick installation as well as replacement/repair
    • Joint sealants and caulking at masonry and concrete facades
    • Masonry modifications
    • Stone replacement and restoration
    • Tuck pointing
  • Waterproofing
    • Install chemical-resistant liners
    • Install commercial waterproofing and caulking as well as damp proofing solutions
    • Epoxy and urethane crack injection
    • Fluid-applied and sheet membrane waterproofing
    • Traffic coatings
  • Joint Sealants
    • Preparation of joint sealants
    • New joint sealant installation
    • Remove and replace joint sealants
    • Traffic Coatings
• 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the mason trade is preferred
• Driven personality

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 will demand long periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, and working in all sorts of weather (hot, cold, and rainy days).
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Endurance – Be able to stand or walk for long periods.

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work
This is a full-time field position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 per week (6:00 am-4:00 pm) and are subject to change depending on the project stage. This role requires working non-typical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during non-typical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Office Location
130 60th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

Kent Facilities
Our team of value engineering experts provides facilities services, maintenance, upgrades, building restoration, and masonry restoration services. Our team focuses on safety, non-interruptive scheduling, and project management that streamline facility expansion and renovation schedules.

About our West Michigan Kent Facilities Division
Kent Facilities operates a restoration-focused division in West Michigan. This team performs services to protect new construction buildings and to extend the life of existing buildings and structures. These services include brick installation and repair, joint sealants, tuckpointing, commercial waterproofing, traffic coatings, and more. We go beyond surface-level reconditioning to maintain historical integrity in all applications – adding beauty and strength to our projects. Learn more about Kent Facilities by visiting facilities.kentcompanies.com.

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.