Company: Davron LLC Location: Newark, NJ Salary: Starting at $45.00 per hour (as listed in the posting) — commensurate with experience Type: Full-time, Permanent, Direct-hire
What’s Attractive
Clear, starting hourly rate of $45/hour—no guessing on pay
Lead high-impact concrete and masonry projects as part of an experienced, trusted team in a company with over 25 years of proven craftsmanship
Strong job stability and consistent work flow with commercial, industrial, and residential projects
Tight-knit culture focused on quality, trust, and safety, plus eligibility for semi-annual performance bonuses and access to a company vehicle
Responsibilities
Supervise concrete and masonry tasks on multiple projects
Interpret blueprints, manage crews up to 30 workers, and oversee formwork, rebar, and masonry setup
Enforce rigorous safety protocols and quality standards across job sites
Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment logistics
Provide daily reports to leadership and maintain smooth field operations
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of concrete and/or masonry experience in a leadership capacity
Ability to lead a crew of up to 30 and manage complex field tasks
Proficient in blueprint reading and interpreting project specifications
Valid driver’s license with a clean record (minor infractions acceptable)
Bilingual in Portuguese and/or Spanish is required
So… Would You Take This Job?
Would you take the role of Concrete/Masonry Foreman with competitive pay, strong job security, supportive culture, and the opportunity to lead impactful projects—or would you wait for something with less physical demand or more location flexibility?
My quick take: I’d take it, provided the foreman truly owns the day-to-day,sequencing pours, assigning crews, coordinating masonry/concrete handoffs, lining up inspections and deliveries,and has the authority to flex manpower to keep milestones and the 2-3 week look-ahead on track. Reason: the $45/hr in Newark. NJ matches that level of responsibility. What feels doable this week?
$45/hr in Newark for a concrete/masonry foreman feels light unless there’s solid OT, good benefits, and a truck/gas allowance — union shops are higher around here. Who’s the actual employer behind Davron and what’s the OT rate and schedule?
$45/hr for a foreman in Newark feels light unless it’s non-union residential; most commercial/union foremen around here are closer to $55–$70 with OT, truck, and solid benefits. Is this W-2 with time-and-a-half after 40, and what’s the benefits/vehicle setup?
The clear $45/hr starting rate is nice, but in Newark I wouldn’t take a foreman spot under ~$55 unless there’s guaranteed OT, strong benefits, and a truck/gas card. Since it’s direct-hire, what’s the OT structure and do you cover a vehicle or mileage?
I passed on $46/hr in Jersey City because no truck and OT wasn’t guaranteed — my take-home dipped versus my lead role with steady OT. If you’re interested, ask for $55+ with a truck/gas card or get a written OT floor (10 hrs/week); that’s what finally made a similar offer work for me.
At $45 in Newark, I’d need guaranteed 50–60 hrs, truck/gas, and real benefits to bite; my last foreman spot was $52 + steady OT and that paid better. Is it union and what’s the weekly OT look like?