Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Applies fully functioning finishing techniques to concrete surfaces, ensuring high-quality, durable, and visually appealing results. Executes standard and non-standard concrete finishing tasks such as screeding, floating, troweling, edging, and jointing independently. Collaborates with site leadership to sequence pours and maintains strict safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Applies finishing techniques to freshly placed concrete by smoothing, texturing, edging, and curing surfaces for slabs and structural elements.
Performs tasks including screeding, floating, troweling, edging, jointing, and texturing to achieve specified flatness, durability, and appearance.
Follows established safety and quality guidelines during all phases of concrete finishing work.
Inspects finished surfaces for defects, making necessary corrections to meet standards.
Assists in preparing work areas, setting forms, and cleaning up after finishing operations.
Works collaboratively with crew leads and foremen to sequence work and maintain schedule adherence.
Maintains tools, materials, and equipment in clean, safe, and operational condition.

Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
2–4 years of experience in concrete finishing or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 10 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.