Working Foreman/Woman

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Working Foreman/Woman to join our team!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Working General Foreman will be responsible to lead construction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget; embracing the role of being the company’s key on-site representative. They will work closely with the Project Management team. As a General Foreman your role is to oversee the functions noted in bold below. A summary of responsibilities within each function are also outlined.

Safety

• Ensure all safety requirements are followed and met, striving for zero safety incidents
• Review Job Hazard Analysis’ completed by the appropriate Project Manager/Operations Support Specialist at the start of each project
• Complete a worksite safety inspection on a weekly basis and submit for review
• Assist JHSC reps and MOL inspectors during jobsite inspections
• Abide by, and ensure all site personnel abide by the company’s H&S Manual, as well as the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects
• Report any jobsite injury and/or illness in an immediate manner to the Operation Support Specialist and Project Manager

Overall Management of Project

• Manage overall day-to-day operations on the jobsite
• Understand the project scope, budget and schedule
• Identify short, mid and long-term resource requirements for the project and make proper arrangements to ensure they are available on a timely basis
• Lead and coordinate all activities related to employees, subcontractors, client staff and suppliers
• Appoint a Supervisor for any period in which you are stepping away from the project
• Ensure the proper level of quality is maintained while also attaining the milestones and financial goals of the project
• Record all project related activities within such items as the Supervisor Log Book and the Weekly Job Report
• Submit accurately completely paperwork to Project Manager on a timely basis
• Ensure all company-owned equipment and tools are signed out, available, in good working order, properly stored and finally signed back in

Communication

• Detailed, on-going, timely communications with Project Management (before shift, at breaks, etc.)
• Project related communication with the client, based on Project Manager’s instructions
• Project related communications with subcontractors and suppliers
• Communicate to site staff on an ongoing basis (site talks, disciplinary action, coaching and training, etc.)

Leadership

• Champion company procedures, policies and initiatives to improve operations
• Assess employee performance and provide feedback to the HR Manager
• Participate in quarterly employee evaluations, providing timely and relevant feedback
• Maintain any company provided vehicle in clean, properly serviced and presentable order

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful General Foreman experience within the construction industry
• Strong technical background and aptitude
• Willingness to continually develop self and others
• An ability to effectively develop strong relationships with clients, fellow team members and suppliers
• An ability to coach, mentor, motivate, direct and supervise team members
• Strong communication and listening skills
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

**This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the role. Other job-related duties may be assigned on an ongoing basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Experience:

• construction: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person