How to hire a concrete foreman

How to hire a concrete foreman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step concrete foreman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a concrete foreman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new concrete foreman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your concrete foreman job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a concrete foreman for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A concrete foreman's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, concrete foremen from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of concrete foreman salaries for various roles:

   Type of Concrete Foreman	Description	Hourly rate
   Concrete Foreman		$20-34
   Field Supervisor	Field supervisors are referred to as the generals for various industries such as engineering, construction, and energy. These supervisors oversee and manage field staff's performance... Show more	$14-28
   Project Supervisor	A project supervisor is someone employed in industries like engineering, construction, manufacturing, as well as design and marketing industries to coordinate all aspects of a project. Common duties include participating in project planning, acting as a communication liaison, coordinating labor needs, and training employees... Show more	$13-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Asphalt
   • OSHA
   • CDL
   • Hand Tools
   • Work Ethic
   • Construction Sites
   • Concrete Pours
   • Safety Standards
   • Formwork
   • Finishers
   • Quality Standards
   • DOT
   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Regulations

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and perform all excavations.
   • Inspect and ensure work is performed in conformance with building specifications and OSHA safety standards.
   • Extend boom (Forklife) certify up to date and CPR certifications up to date.
   • Read blue prints, do layout, rigging, QC, fitter welder
   • Haul aggregate and asphalt with bobtail dump truck.
   • Write RFI's for clarifications and price changes accordingly . )

   More concrete foreman duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your concrete foreman job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A concrete foreman salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a concrete foreman in Alabama may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level concrete foreman usually earns less than a senior-level concrete foreman. Additionally, a concrete foreman with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average concrete foreman salary

   $55,537yearly

   $26.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level concrete foreman salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average concrete foreman salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$71,383	$34
   2	Maryland	$64,635	$31
   3	Massachusetts	$62,857	$30
   4	Minnesota	$62,221	$30
   5	California	$59,902	$29
   6	Colorado	$58,268	$28
   7	North Dakota	$56,867	$27
   8	Ohio	$56,057	$27
   9	Wisconsin	$55,677	$27
   10	Michigan	$55,206	$27
   11	Indiana	$52,667	$25
   12	Montana	$52,660	$25
   13	Arizona	$51,857	$25
   14	Nebraska	$51,595	$25
   15	Utah	$50,824	$24
   16	South Dakota	$50,051	$24
   17	North Carolina	$48,803	$23
   18	Tennessee	$47,584	$23
   19	Kansas	$45,713	$22
   20	Texas	$42,547	$20

   Average concrete foreman salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Turner Construction	$64,865	$31.19	8
   2	Brasfield & Gorrie	$63,397	$30.48	9
   3	Allan A. Myers	$61,168	$29.41
   4	REX Construction Services	$60,746	$29.20
   5	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$60,663	$29.16	91
   6	Midwest Construction Products	$60,407	$29.04	2
   7	CentiMark	$60,267	$28.97	334
   8	Kinsley Construction	$60,251	$28.97	13
   9	Mark Young Construction	$60,062	$28.88	4
   10	Capital City Construction	$60,037	$28.86	1
   11	Structural Group	$59,648	$28.68	4
   12	Southland Concrete	$59,430	$28.57	8
   13	Sterling Construction	$59,376	$28.55	8
   14	Whitcon Website	$59,207	$28.46	6
   15	Petticoat-Schmitt	$59,044	$28.39	2
   16	Aerotek	$58,864	$28.30	156
   17	Eutaw Construction	$58,804	$28.27
   18	Sunland Asphalt & Construction	$58,751	$28.25	3
   19	GPAC	$58,724	$28.23
   20	NPL Construction Co.	$57,931	$27.85

4. Writing a concrete foreman job description

   A concrete foreman job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a concrete foreman job description:

   Concrete foreman job description example

   1. Five (5) years of experience managing multiple crews on industrial construction projects Water/Wastewater projects preferred
   2. Experience with formwork systems such as Peri, Symon and Alsina is preferred
   3. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
   4. Be able to communicate in English (verbal and written) Spanish fluency is a plus
   5. Lift, push, or pull and move up to seventy (70) pounds
   6. Climb, kneel, twist, and bend in a various environments
   7. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
   8. Ability to physically maneuver by foot minor obstacles at construction projects
   9. Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind
   10. Valid driver license for occasional, required travel

   The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

   Webber, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber, LLC complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right concrete foreman for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your concrete foreman job on Zippia to find and attract quality concrete foreman candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting concrete foremen requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new concrete foreman

   Once you've decided on a perfect concrete foreman candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new concrete foreman first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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