Concrete Sculptor

A Master Concrete Sculptor collaborates closely with soils crews, engineers and project managers to understand design specifications and ensure seamless integration of sculptural elements into the construction process. This position requires an experienced professional with a strong background in concrete sculpting and coloring, working with concrete to produce intricate, durable, and aesthetically appealing wall features for commercial projects. You will be responsible for shaping, coloring, texturing, and finishing concrete to meet high standards of quality and precision while adhering to project timelines and safety protocols.

You will also be responsible for assisting with our core operations and helping newer sculptors apply their initial training and grow their skills to be able to complete more artistic finishes. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design and create sculpted concrete (shotcrete) walls, ensuring accuracy, technical specifications and artistic expression.
• Color, sculpt, carve, and texture concrete surfaces with precision to meet design specifications.
• Finish concrete with attention to detail, ensuring durability and a professional appearance.
• Proficiently execute varied surfaces like stacked stone, geologic and ashlar.
• Read and understand measurements and technical specifications
• Train and support less experienced sculptor crew and other employees with sculpting and ensure their continued training and skill development in the field.
• Adhere to quality, safety and environmental guidelines that align with GSI’S, state and federal guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of sculpting activities.
• Assist in soils earth work and additional duties as requested.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with crew members, project managers, warehouse, engineers, and other team members to coordinate sculpting activities.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, and use hands and fingers to operate machinery, tools, computers, telephones, and keyboards.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds regularly.
• The physical environment requires the employee to work both outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high and hearing protection is often required.
• Work environment includes exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• MUST have the ability to travel extensively on a rotating schedule, typically consisting of 2 - 5 weeks working / travelling, 1 week off.
• 3-8 years of experience performing complex, high-volume concrete sculpting, coloring and texturing, preferably in a commercial or public environment.
• Expertise with advanced sculpting tools and equipment.
• Ability to work at vertical heights.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills: proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software preferred

What We Offer

• A chance to help build a robust, multi-million dollar in-house concrete sculpting business.
• $30-55/hour plus overtime depending on your level of experience in production sculpting
• A yearly performance bonus of 10% of your annual compensation
• Inclusion in the employee ownership stock grant program.