Come work for America's Master Craftsmen in Restoration and Preservation! Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self-motivated, top notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Construction Concrete Foreman at our Washington, DC branch. If you are a self-motivated individual with great work ethic and the personality to help with customer satisfaction, then we would love to meet you!

May mix cement, using hoe or concrete mixing machine

Assists the various craftsmen in the performance of their work within a particular construction work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the craft

Supervises workers assigned to area of responsibility to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications and meets quality standards

Acts as the competent person on the job by identifying existing and predicable hazards which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and halting any operation or removes employees from environments that may be dangerous.

Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft worker with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies

Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary

Rigging of mobile and stationery scaffolding on structures in accordance with corporate guidelines

May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation

May remove rough or defective spots from concrete using grinder, hammer, and/or chisel. May patch holes

Supervises & coordinates the activities of assigned workers, establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules, and communicates progress to superintendent

Ensures that workers know and understand the company's safety policies

Maintains liaison with customer's representative and advises superintendent and/or project manager of potential problems.

Requirements

Concrete restoration and general construction knowledge are beneficial

Workers should be able to: Follow specific directions; perform a variety of duties which may often change; work within standards of accuracy; repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure; evaluate information using measurable standards.

Identify existing and predictable hazards to work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees.

Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees

Must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction

The ability to read drawings is necessary

Communicate effectively in order to supervise employees and maintain customer relations.

Physically, workers must be able to: Stand or walk for long periods; lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more; climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment; and see (naturally or with correction)

Abilities to work at heights, at extreme temperatures, and to wear company's safety equipment are essential.

Benefits

Union wage rate based on position

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement and benefits are provided through the union