Concrete Operations Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and manage concrete operations across assigned projects, crews, or regions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Plan work sequencing, staffing levels, and resource allocation in alignment with project schedules and operational priorities.
• Maintain a visible job site presence to observe work in progress, coach field leaders, and resolve operational challenges.
• Provide direct leadership to crew leaders by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and addressing issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with all CIS safety, environmental, and quality programs; initiate corrective action when standards are not met.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure accurate execution.
• Oversee forming, pouring, finishing, curing, and patching of concrete structures through crew leaders and field supervision.
• Perform limited hands‑on concrete work on an occasional basis for training, quality assurance, troubleshooting, or issue resolution, while maintaining primary responsibility for oversight and decision‑making.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and operational performance metrics; address variances and inefficiencies.
• Communicate regularly with operations leadership and project stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and resource needs.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal partners to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, execution consistency, efficiency, and associate engagement.

• Maintain accountability for safety performance across all assigned concrete operations.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with schedules, quality standards, and CIS policies.
• Own labor planning, staffing alignment, and field productivity outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of labor, production, and operational metrics.
• Hold field leaders accountable for performance, behavior, and compliance.
• Model and reinforce CIS Core Values and C10 behaviors through daily leadership actions.
• Incorporate feedback from field teams to improve processes, execution, and engagement.

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in concrete construction; a combination of relevant education, leadership, industry, and professional experience may also be considered.
• Experience with in industrial and commercial service environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in a field leadership role (foreman, crew leader, or similar)
• Knowledge of forming systems, finishing tools, equipment operation, and concrete placement
• Experience reading blueprints and performing layout.
• Working knowledge of current industry trends and construction technologies.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Strong leadership capability, including the ability to set expectations, influence behavior, and hold teams accountable.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and disciplined follow-through.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Solutions‑focused problem solver with the ability to assess situations, make sound decisions, and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn and use ERP, CRM, and operational reporting systems.
• Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety management systems preferred.
• Must meet all CIS pre‑employment requirements, including drug screening, background check, and MVR review.

This position is primarily field‑facing with operational and office‑based responsibilities, with regular site‑based activities in active construction environments. The physical requirements below represent those that may be encountered in the performance of the role, many of which occur on an occasional to intermittent basis in support of field oversight, supervision, training, quality verification, and issue resolution.

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