What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finish Superintendent position at Okland Construction Co., Inc.?
Description
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
If you're an experienced concrete construction leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality place-and-finish work safely, efficiently, and on schedule, we'd like to talk with you. We're looking for someone with proven experience leading concrete crews, planning and executing complex pours, and coordinating manpower, equipment, and logistics in the field. You bring strong technical expertise in concrete operations, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the leadership skills needed to develop teams while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and schedule. In this role, you'll play a critical part in delivering successful projects by ensuring concrete operations are planned, executed, and completed to the highest standards.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Field Leadership & Operations
- Lead all concrete place-and-finish operations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to project quality standards.
- Plan and coordinate concrete placements, including manpower, equipment, materials, deliveries, sequencing, and site logistics.
- Lead pre-pour planning meetings and confirm crews, equipment, materials, and site conditions are ready before placement activities begin.
- Oversee concrete placement, finishing, curing, saw cutting, and protection of completed work.
Planning, Quality & Production
- Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and pour plans to identify challenges and develop practical field solutions.
- Monitor concrete quality, production goals, and field productivity while ensuring compliance with project specifications, tolerances, and FF/FL requirements.
- Coordinate with project leadership, foremen, trade partners, and field teams to align concrete activities with overall project schedules.
- Communicate short-term work plans and resource needs to maintain efficient field operations.
Safety & Team Development
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through pre-task planning, safe work practices, and field accountability.
- Mentor and develop foremen and craft professionals while setting clear expectations for safety, quality, and performance.
- Foster teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement throughout concrete operations.
YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional construction, engineering, or trade-related education preferred.
- 5 years of concrete construction experience with significant experience in concrete place-and-finish operations.
- Previous experience as a Superintendent or comparable field leadership role overseeing concrete crews and operations.
- Strong knowledge of concrete placement, finishing techniques, curing practices, saw cutting, quality control, and placement sequencing.
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing large and/or complex concrete pours.
- Strong understanding of manpower planning, production tracking, equipment utilization, and field logistics.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
- Proven ability to lead and develop field teams while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
- Strong communication, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours that support concrete placement schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or other complex construction projects.
- Experience overseeing high-production concrete placements and large slab pours.
- Knowledge of FF/FL requirements and concrete quality-control processes.
- Experience working with self-perform concrete operations.
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
WHAT WE OFFER
Culture & Recognition
Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
Pay, Ownership & Retirement
Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
Benefits & Wellbeing
Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.
Perks & Projects
Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
EEO Statement:
Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.
Visa and Sponsorship
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B Status, O-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.