Concrete Carpenter Foreman/Journeyman - Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter

Concrete Carpenter Foreman/ Journeyman Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter / Public Works Location: Irvine, California

Job Type

Full-Time Start: Immediate About the Position Tiger Construction is seeking an experienced, hands-on Concrete Foreman to lead municipal concrete repair work in the City of Irvine. This position is responsible for supervising daily field operations and directly overseeing concrete demolition, sub-grade and base preparation, forming, dowels and reinforcing, concrete placement, finishing, curing, public protection, and site restoration. The ideal candidate has substantial experience leading sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway apron, ADA, and municipal flat-work crews. This is not an office-only supervisory position. The foreman must be technically capable of inspecting the work, directing the crew, resolving field conditions, and communicating professionally with the superintendent, project manager, and City inspector. Responsibilities Lead and supervise concrete demolition, forming, placement, finishing, curing, and restoration operations. Direct a crew performing scattered sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway, and related municipal concrete repairs. Verify removal limits, elevations, grades, cross slopes, drainage, slab thickness, forms, joints, dowels, reinforcing, and transitions before concrete placement. Coordinate daily activities with the project superintendent and project manager. Develop daily crew assignments and maintain productive workflow. Confirm that the crew can safely place and finish the scheduled concrete quantity. Coordinate ready-mix truck access, placement sequence, finishing operations, curing, barricades, and reopening. Maintain safe pedestrian, driveway, resident, and emergency access around active work. Review utility markings and stop work when field conditions conflict with the approved plan. Coordinate City inspection hold points and promptly address deficiencies. Track daily quantities, manpower, equipment use, delays, and field conditions. Enforce OSHA, silica-control, traffic-control, environmental, and company safety requirements. Train and evaluate crew members and recommend retention or replacement when necessary. Maintain an organized, safe, and professional worksite. Required Qualifications Minimum five years of concrete construction experience. Prior experience as a concrete foreman or working crew leader. Demonstrated experience with sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway aprons, ADA transitions, and municipal flat-work. Strong knowledge of concrete demolition, base preparation, forming, dowels, placement, screeding, edging, jointing, broom finishing, curing, and protection. Ability to establish and verify line, grade, cross slope, drainage, and concrete thickness. Ability to read plans, standard details, specifications, and location maps. Experience coordinating ready-mix deliveries and controlling pour quantities. Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Ability to work outdoors and perform hands-on field duties. Preferred Experience California public works or prevailing-wage construction. Municipal sidewalk and street-repair contracts. Working with City inspectors and documented inspection hold points. Union crew supervision. Skid-steer, walk-behind saw, jackhammer, and compaction-equipment knowledge.Traffic, pedestrian, ADA-access, slurry, washout, and storm-drain protection controls. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on verified experience. Immediate work on an active municipal concrete contract. Opportunity to become a key field leader with a growing public-works contractor. Long-term advancement potential based on safety, quality, leadership, and production performance. Please submit a resume and a brief description of the municipal or public-works concrete projects you have personally supervised.

Pay

From $87.32 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience

• •Concrete finishing: 10 years (Preferred)
• •Concrete forming: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location

In person