Trade Superintendent - Structural Concrete & Masonry

Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a Trade Superintendent with a strong, hands-on background in structural concrete and masonry construction to lead field operations for commercial projects.

This is a Division 03/04 trade position. The ideal candidate will come directly from the concrete and/or masonry trades and have progressed through hands-on field roles such as Concrete Finisher, Foreman, General Foreman, or Trade Superintendent.

The successful candidate must have direct field experience with structural concrete formwork, rebar/reinforcing, concrete placement and pours, structural concrete, and CMU/block masonry.

IMPORTANT: NO GC SUPERINTENDENTS

This position is NOT for General Contractor (GC) Superintendents.

We are specifically seeking candidates whose primary career background is in the structural concrete and/or masonry trades.

Candidates whose experience is primarily as a GC Superintendent, General Construction Superintendent, Residential Superintendent, Project Manager, MEP Superintendent, Inspector, or BIM Coordinator are not the target profile for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Concrete & Masonry

• Lead daily field operations for structural concrete and masonry work.

• Supervise and direct concrete and masonry crews in the field.

• Plan daily production, manpower, materials, equipment, and work sequencing.

• Direct concrete formwork and forming operations.

• Coordinate and supervise rebar and reinforcing steel installation.

• Manage concrete placement, finishing, and large or continuous concrete pours.

• Oversee foundations, footings, structural walls, columns, slabs, elevated decks, and other structural concrete elements.

• Supervise CMU/block masonry installation, including layout, alignment, coursing, openings, and quality.

• Read and interpret structural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction details.

• Coordinate concrete and masonry activities to maintain efficient production.

Field Leadership

• Lead and mentor concrete and masonry field crews.

• Assign daily work and monitor crew productivity.

• Maintain a strong, hands-on presence throughout active construction areas.

• Identify and resolve field issues affecting production, quality, or schedule.

• Communicate daily production goals and priorities.

• Coordinate labor, materials, tools, and equipment.

Scheduling & Production

• Develop and manage daily and weekly trade schedules.

• Monitor production against project milestones.

• Coordinate sequencing of formwork, reinforcing, concrete placement, and masonry operations.

• Address material, manpower, weather, and field conditions affecting production.

• Work with project management to maintain project schedules.

Quality Control

• Inspect structural concrete and masonry work for compliance with plans and specifications.

• Monitor formwork, reinforcing, concrete placement, finishing, and masonry quality.

• Identify deficiencies and ensure timely corrections.

• Maintain required workmanship and quality standards.

Safety

• Enforce OSHA and company safety requirements.

• Conduct toolbox talks and daily safety discussions.

• Maintain safe working conditions for field crews.

• Monitor proper use of PPE, equipment, and fall protection.

• Promote a strong field safety culture.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain daily field and production reports.

• Track manpower, materials, equipment, and work progress.

• Communicate field conditions and production updates.

• Assist with RFIs, inspections, and project documentation as required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct structural concrete and/or masonry trade experience preferred.

• 10-15 years of relevant trade experience preferred.

• Previous experience as a Concrete Finisher, Concrete Foreman, General Foreman, Masonry Foreman, Concrete Superintendent, Masonry Superintendent, or Trade Superintendent.

• Direct experience with structural concrete formwork.

• Direct experience with rebar/reinforcing steel.

• Direct experience with concrete placement and large/continuous pours.

• Strong understanding of structural concrete construction methods and field sequencing.

• CMU/block masonry experience preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and construction plans.

• Proven experience leading field crews and maintaining production.

• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.

• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

• Valid driver's license.

• Comfortable working primarily in the field.

• Able to walk active construction sites and climb stairs regularly.

Preferred Trade Background

Candidates who have worked directly for the following are strongly preferred:

• Structural Concrete Contractors

• Concrete Contractors

• Concrete Subcontractors

• Masonry Contractors

• Division 03 Specialty Contractors

• Division 04 Masonry Contractors

• Structural Concrete/Formwork Contractors

Ideal career progression:

Concrete/Masonry Laborer → Concrete Finisher → Foreman → General Foreman → Trade Superintendent

Experience We Are Seeking

The successful candidate should have personally performed, supervised, or directly led structural concrete and masonry work in the field.

Strong experience should include:

• Concrete formwork

• Rebar and reinforcing

• Structural concrete

• Concrete placement

• Continuous/large concrete pours

• Foundations and footings

• Structural walls and columns

• Elevated slabs/decks

• CMU/block masonry

• Crew supervision

• Field production

Simply managing concrete or masonry subcontractors is not the same as having direct trade experience.

Key Skills

• Structural Concrete

• Concrete Formwork

• Rebar & Reinforcing

• Concrete Placement & Finishing

• Large/Continuous Concrete Pours

• Foundations & Footings

• Structural Walls & Columns

• Elevated Slabs/Decks

• CMU / Block Masonry

• Blueprint & Structural Plan Reading

• Crew Leadership

• Field Supervision

• Production Scheduling

• Quality Control

• OSHA Safety

• Problem Solving

Tools & Technology

• Procore

• Google Workspace

• Microsoft Excel

• Adobe

• iPad

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• 80 hours PTO available within 90 days

• Paid Holidays

• Company Vehicle

• Company Fuel Card

• Career Growth Opportunities

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Project Manager on a project-based basis.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on structural concrete and masonry trade professional whose career has been built in the field and progressed into trade leadership.

The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated background in:

Formwork + Rebar + Concrete Pours + Structural Concrete + CMU/Masonry + Crew Leadership

This is a trade superintendent position for a structural concrete/masonry professional - not a GC Superintendent position.