Foreperson, General

Description

• Facilitates a safe work culture, is accountable for the safety of the crew and must understand the legal liability of the role; ensuring crew members apply the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day.
• Identifies other training needs for the crew and advises Superintendent or Construction Manager.
• Promotes, supports, and facilitates teamwork and harmony between all construction crews by promoting and fostering a positive, visible teamwork attitude among all project crews, regardless of craft makeup.
• Monitors the overall progress of the project and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Ensures that Company policies and project procedures are being adhered to.
• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Directs and maintains discipline and morale of the project staff.
• Communicates the job to and with the crew.
• Ensures that the Superintendent is being advised of all extra work and claims before work has started.
• Coordinates and monitors the three main functions – Administration, Engineering and Construction.
• Assigns individual and crew tasks.
• Ensures new crew members are oriented to the job.
• Responsible for, or assists the Superintendent in, the overall planning and scheduling to ensure that the project is constructed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Represents the Company with the owner.
• Ensures that all functions and operations on the job are following local legislative requirements.
• Assesses competency and capability of tradespersons; evaluating crew capability and benchmarking to others to ensure that the crew meets required levels of quality.
• Sets and maintains work standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity.
• Keep daily notes and diaries as required.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Safety and Environment Policies and QC Plans.

Requirements

• Technical school background or at least five years of construction experience.
• Ability to work long hours per day in inclement weather conditions if required.
• Ability to use stairs, ladders and climb over rough terrain.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and mark up as required.
• Required: walking, lifting, operating equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in Pipeline Distribution work or Telecommunications work

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance