Foreperson - Telecom Construction (Future Opportunity)

Description

• Develop strategies to optimize project execution, ensuring schedules, quality protocols, and municipal regulations are met.
• Oversee administrative tasks, including tailboards, MH entry permits, timesheets, driver logbooks, and billing, ensuring timely submission.
• Review project blueprints to determine the most efficient cable removal methods, identify hazards, and coordinate with other crews or contractors.
• Work closely with subcontractors, reviewing work, managing invoices, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs while handling escalations and providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection, ensuring compliance with the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP), Ledcor HS&E standards, and OH&S/OSHA regulations.
• Manage inventory, order necessary replacements, and ensure proper tool maintenance.
• Lead and oversee a team of 2-6 cable removal technicians, ensuring tasks are assigned, executed efficiently, and meet safety and quality standards.
• Train, mentor, and support new hires while providing guidance to the team.
• Ensure adherence to traffic protection, environmental standards, and restoration requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings and utility locates.
• Applicants that reside in Ontario will be given preference due to the location of this project.Work primarily outdoors on various terrains and in all weather conditions.
• Familiarity with large telecommunications providers' protocols and practices in the Ontario market.
• 2-5 years of utility construction experience in a leadership role overseeing multiple project locations.
• Aptitude for learning new technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• May require working in confined spaces, at heights, and near energized equipment.
• Exposure to hazards such as traffic, electrical equipment, and heavy machinery.
• Hands-on experience operating industry-specific equipment such as Asher trucks, directional drills, Vac trucks, small excavators, skid steers, backhoes, and road cut saws.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, including OSP, field concepts, and industry standards.
• Strong grasp of construction documents, utility plans, contracts, costs, and budgets.
• Must have a valid G driver’s license and a clean driver abstract.
• Extensive knowledge of cable installation and removal techniques, including fiber optic cable and various cable types with proper handling procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental protection practices as they apply to construction.
• Excellent organizational skills, with experience managing workloads, multiple priorities, and deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead teams, direct work, and supervise subcontractors effectively.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance