What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Concrete Foreman position at Merritt Contracting?
About Merritt Contracting
At Merritt Contracting, we build more than just projects — we build careers. Since 1995, our crews have helped us become a local leader in civil and concrete construction across Indiana. The Merritt Way means doing the job safely, delivering quality work, and moving efficiently as a team. We’re always looking for hardworking people who want steady work, respect on the job, and opportunities to grow.
Position Summary
The Structural Concrete Foreman oversees day-to-day operations for structural concrete projects, ensuring safety, quality, and production standards are met. This position plays a key leadership role in coordinating crews, reading plans, setting forms, pouring, and finishing structural elements such as walls, footings, foundations, and elevated slabs.
Individuals with carpentry experience—especially those who have worked with formwork, layout, or framing—are highly encouraged to apply, as those skills transfer strongly into this position.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and supervise structural concrete crews to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
- Coordinate daily activities including form setting, reinforcing steel placement, pours, and finishing operations.
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Ensure materials, equipment, and manpower are ready for each phase of work.
- Communicate with project managers, engineers, and inspectors to maintain alignment on schedule and scope.
- Maintain accurate documentation such as timesheets, delivery tickets, and daily logs.
- Train and mentor crew members to develop skillsets and maintain production standards.
- Monitor safety practices and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
- Coordinate with concrete suppliers, pump operators, and finishing crews for pour scheduling.
- Identify potential field challenges early and provide input on constructability or sequencing.
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years of structural or commercial concrete experience (field leadership experience preferred).
- Proficient in reading blueprints, understanding grades, and layout.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with formwork systems, rebar, and structural concrete pours.
- Carpentry or framing background strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Must be able to manage crews and participate hands-on when needed.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
Why Work With Us
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Long Term Disability / Short Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance Policy
- PTO Accrual & Holiday Pay
- 401k with Company Match
- ESOP Participation after one year of employment (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Weather Time Off
Merritt Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Employment decisions at Merritt Contracting — including decisions related to hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment — are made based on merit, qualifications, work performance, and the needs of the business.