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Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Concrete Foreman to join our team. This is a full-time salaried role reporting to the General Superintendent Concrete. Extensive travel to job sites is required. Nights and/or weekends may be required in addition to regular day shifts.

If you are a results-driven leader with strong experience in concrete operations and crew management, please review the position summary and qualifications below.

Summary:

The Concrete Foreman is responsible for supervising a crew of concrete finishers, laborers, equipment operators, and drivers to ensure safe, high-quality execution of concrete work including curb, gutter, flatwork, sidewalks, and drainage structures. This role ensures projects meet GDOT, OSHA, and FMCSA requirements, while coordinating daily operations, equipment, and materials on state, federal, and commercial job sites.

Essential functions:

• Lead and supervise concrete crews in curb, gutter, sidewalk, and drainage structure work, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality standards are met.
• Oversee drivers and ensure compliance with FMCSA/DOT regulations, including inspections, CDL validity, and HOS logs (as applicable).
• Communicate effectively with project managers, dispatch, inspectors, and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
  
• Complete accurate reports on labor, materials, equipment use, and work performed.
• Enforce safety protocols (OSHA, DOT, company), conduct safety talks, and address hazards on-site.
• Plan daily work, review project specs, and coordinate materials, equipment, and labor to meet project timelines.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and leadership to ensure crew development and safe work practices.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. Additional technical training or coursework in concrete construction, blueprint reading, or construction management is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 35 years of hands-on experience in concrete construction, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, flatwork, and drainage structures.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory experience leading construction crews is required.
  • Experience with GDOT, state, or federal roadway projects is strongly preferred.
  • Experience overseeing CDL drivers or DOT-regulated vehicles is a plus.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. Experience with construction management software is preferred.
• Certifications and Licenses:
  • Valid Drivers License is required.
  • Concrete certifications such as ACI, NCCER, or GDOT Concrete Technician are strongly preferred.
  • OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Certification is preferred.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification and DOT/FMCSA Compliance Training are also preferred.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes construction environment with a safety-first mindset and professional integrity.
    

Physical and Environmental Aspects:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform frequent stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing as necessary to carry out key responsibilities.
• Must be able to safely climb on and off heavy mobile equipment multiple times per day.
• Requires frequent repetitive motion using arms, hands, and feet, including fine motor tasks and signaling.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with crew members and vehicle operators to ensure safety and coordination.
  
• Must be able to operate company vehicles, including trucks and heavy machinery, in accordance with training and company policy.
• Must be able to clearly hear and understand verbal instructions, safety signals, and surrounding job site sounds in a noisy environment.
• Must have full range of motion in upper body to perform tasks such as concrete finishing, forming, and vehicle signaling, with good hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to tolerate vibration from equipment and job site conditions, and noise from nearby machinery.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 5 to 20 pounds independently, and up to 25 to 50 pounds with assistance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any applicant.

Work Environment:

This role is performed primarily in outdoor construction environments and may include work in proximity to active roadways, heavy equipment, and moving machinery.

• Exposure to fumes, dust, asphalt, and mechanical vibrations is frequent.
• Work is often conducted in high-noise environments; hearing protection and other PPE (e.g., gloves, safety glasses) may be required.
  
• The company monitors noise levels in accordance with OSHA regulations. When thresholds are met or exceeded, noise testing and protective measures will be implemented to ensure employee safety.
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, rain, and inclement weather is expected.

Other Requirements:

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. Report to the assigned job site in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual. Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA and company policy. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Coveralls, Fall Protection, Gloves, Welding Gloves, Hard Hat, Hearing Protection, Padlocks for Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, Welding Aprons, Welding Helmet, Welding Shield.

This job description may not list all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job.Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If this sounds like you, we want to talk to you!

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience, with bonus opportunity. We also offer the following benefits (after an applicable waiting period):

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Baldwin Paving Co., Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.