Concrete Formwork Specialist

At UFP Concrete Forming Solutions, we're not just supplying materials-we're engineering the future of concrete construction. As the top provider of lumber, plywood, and custom formwork systems, we operate from a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution centers, serving every major metropolitan area.

We're looking for a Concrete Formwork Specialist who thrives on solving complex challenges, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-impact solutions to our customers. If you're passionate about construction, design, and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark.Works under general direction of the Director of Concrete Forming Solutions; exercises discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and a wide degree of creativity, knowledge of design & engineering, carpentry, mechanical and production capabilities is expected.

Location: Berthoud CO

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Concrete Forming Account Managers in the development of UFP's formwork business in their region/division.
• Provides direction to Concrete Forming Account Managers on the specific concrete forming systems and/or materials that are appropriate for each contractor.
• Actively works with Concrete Formwork Design Specialists to develop drawings and prints that meet customer requirements and cut lists to assist the plants' production departments.
• Assists Account Managers with the costing of concrete forming system.
• Supervises formwork manufacturing process at the plant through successful delivery to contractor.
• Leads plant production team to develop efficiency standards for concrete formwork assembly.
• Provides field support to ensure proper use of formwork on jobsites.
• Communicate regularly, consistently and effectively with Formwork Manager, UFP Plant Management, Designers & Engineering on workload, schedule, problems, challenges & solutions.
• Must have a complete understanding of the construction documentation process; including understanding specifications, RFI's, RFQ's, tracking changes, Change Orders, and scheduling.
• Must have a working knowledge of Contract law & administration.
• Works with plant management to invest in the necessary equipment and/or materials needed to establish a full-time formwork division at each plant as necessary and oversee its efficiency, productivity and profitability once operational.
• Assists in forecasting inventory requirements for concrete forming with necessary plant personnel
• Monitors output, cuts/yields, and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required within area of responsibility.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years of experience of formwork and reading formwork drawings.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of concrete forming systems from multiple suppliers
• Working knowledge of lumber math and business math
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel/spreadsheets is required
• Proficiency in the use of MS PowerPoint & Word is required
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization and product lines

Skills and abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to read customer blueprints
• Superior written & oral presentation skills. Must be skilled & comfortable in organized and effective in presentations.
• Superior analytical skills, problem solving and engineering skills/aptitude
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels, customers, and the public.
• Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans and to develop goals
• Ability to use a computer terminal, and proficiency in the use of MS Office and other business-related software
• Ability to travel throughout the country
• Ability to pass a drug test

Conduct

• Communicates with customers, vendors and co-workers to develop long-term working relationships.
• Self-managing; works well under little supervision
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and good listener and communicator
• Highly involved with production/sales groups at plants in the region
• Be a team player and support the Company's goals

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Salary Range: $80,000-100,000 annually

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits