Fessler & Bowman is hiring an experienced Concrete Foreman to run crews on commercial projects across the Nashville area. You'll lead the work in the field, get a company truck or vehicle allowance and a company phone, and have a clear path to Superintendent.
Founded in 1963, Fessler & Bowman has grown from a residential flatwork and basement wall contractor into a Top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized nationwide. More than six decades in, customer satisfaction is still the core of how we work.
Why F&B in Tennessee
- Big, steady work. We go after larger-scale projects in one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the country: tilt-up, structural post-tension, slab on grade and slab on deck.
- Company truck or vehicle allowance, plus a company phone.
- A real path to Superintendent. We promote our foremen and want to grow our Tennessee leadership from within.
- You run your job. Our foremen lead their crews and projects with real authority, backed by a Superintendent and PM who answer the phone.
- We protect your work. No T&M or change-order work starts until the PM has a written commitment from the customer, so you're never left holding the bag on extras.
- Per diem for travel and overnight stays when a project calls for it.
Our values: Open & Constructive · Take Pride in Our Product · Relentless Commitment · Care About Our Customers · Team Success
The Role
Our Foremen are reliable leaders who command a crew and get the work done right. You'll keep your crew on target with job-site deadlines, run a safe site, and work closely with your Superintendent to keep customers satisfied and protect the Fessler & Bowman name.
Field Leadership
- Lead crews of 6+ through forming, placing and finishing on tilt-up, post-tension, slab on grade and slab on deck work.
- Set daily production goals and assign duties to qualified tradespeople to hit target production rates.
- Make sure forms are straight, plumb, square and aligned with grid lines, with correct elevations held.
- Make sure concrete is placed at the correct rate and properly consolidated and vibrated.
- Review, validate and shoot grades, and confirm elevations match the latest drawing revision.
- Interpret plans, shop drawings and specs, and clear up discrepancies before they become problems.
- Own the quality of every day's work and carry punch-list items through to completion.
- Coach and develop your crew.
Safety
- Run job-site safety inspections and toolbox talks, and point out hazards to the crew.
- Identify and correct unsafe acts on the spot.
- Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental compliance, and keep the site clean and safe.
- Complete incident reports promptly.
Running the Project
- Keep the PM updated daily on progress and any risks to schedule, quantities or manpower.
- Build the 3-week look-ahead and review it with the General Superintendent and PM.
- Validate take-off quantities and make sure materials, equipment and subcontractors are on site per the schedule.
- Order materials and schedule equipment and tools as assigned.
- Validate pour cards.
- Track equipment, forms, shoring and other assets, and remove them when work is complete.
- Manage demobilization of manpower, equipment and materials.
- Flag potential design, construction or scheduling problems to your Superintendent early.
- Make sure no T&M or change-order work starts until the PM confirms a written customer commitment, and track that work accurately.
Daily Reporting
- Enter timesheets with correct cost codes in Procore by 9:00 am for the previous day.
- Complete daily logs in Procore by 9:00 am: weather, notes, photos, equipment, deliveries, documents and work completed.
- Complete daily equipment inspections in Tenna.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience as a Concrete Foreman
- Experience leading crews of 6+ on commercial concrete work
- OSHA 30 certification
- Valid driver's license; clean driving record preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coach and develop crew members
- A safety-first attitude
- Commitment to integrity and our Code of Ethics
Travel & Work Environment
You'll travel to job sites across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, with per diem for travel and overnight stays when applicable. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in heat and cold, near traffic, around loud noise, in confined spaces and at heights.
Compensation & Benefits
- Company truck or vehicle allowance
- Company phone
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Career path to Superintendent
How to Apply
Our process includes a phone screen, an in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.