MASON FOREMAN

Northland Concrete & Masonry (NCM) is a leading commercial concrete and masonry contractor specializing in complex commercial, industrial, institutional, and large-scale construction projects. Our work includes structural concrete, foundations, slabs, formwork, masonry, and specialty scopes.

As a Mason Foreman
, you will lead and coordinate masonry crews in the field to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to NCM's quality standards. You will serve as a key connection between NCM's field operations, project management team, and workforce, providing daily direction to employees and coordinating masonry activities with other trades and project stakeholders.

• Lead and supervise masonry crews on commercial construction projects.
• Provide clear daily direction to masons, laborers, apprentices, and other field personnel.
• Plan daily work activities and assign employees based on project priorities, skill levels, and manpower requirements.
• Monitor crew productivity and adjust assignments as needed to maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with NCM Superintendents and Project Managers regarding manpower, production, schedule, and project needs.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and productive work environment.
• Mentor and develop less-experienced employees and apprentices.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and quality craftsmanship throughout the crew.

• Perform and oversee commercial masonry work, including CMU, brick, block, veneer, stone, and related masonry systems.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, details, elevations, and schedules.
• Layout masonry work accurately and verify dimensions, elevations, openings, control joints, and other project requirements.
• Coordinate installation of reinforcing, flashing, anchors, embeds, insulation, and other masonry-related components.
• Verify materials and quantities are available and properly staged before work begins.
• Monitor production rates and ensure work is progressing according to project requirements.
• Identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, or field conflicts and communicate them to the appropriate project team members.
• Ensure completed work meets project specifications, plans, and NCM quality standards.

• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture on the jobsite.
• Conduct and participate in daily safety meetings and jobsite orientations as required.
• Ensure employees are following OSHA requirements, NCM safety policies, and project-specific safety procedures.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment, tools, equipment, scaffolding, and fall protection.
• Communicate safety concerns immediately to the Superintendent and project leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Coordinate daily masonry activities with NCM Superintendents and other trades.
• Review project schedules and plan upcoming work to maintain production and schedule commitments.
• Communicate manpower needs and upcoming material requirements to project leadership.
• Coordinate deliveries, material staging, equipment, scaffolding, and other resources needed for masonry operations.
• Monitor project sequencing and identify potential delays before they impact the schedule.
• Coordinate with general contractors and other subcontractors when required.
• Ensure crews are prepared for upcoming work and have the necessary drawings, materials, equipment, and information.

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure masonry work is completed correctly the first time.
• Inspect work regularly for quality, alignment, elevation, plumb, level, joints, and overall appearance.
• Address quality issues promptly and communicate concerns to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Assist with punch list activities and project closeout as needed.

• Maintain consistent communication with Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership.
• Communicate daily progress, manpower, production, material needs, schedule concerns, and field issues.
• Report changes in scope, additional work, or unexpected field conditions to project leadership.
• Assist with documenting time-and-material work and potential change order…