Construction Yard Lead Hand

Overview

Supervises yard staff, manages equipment and deliveries, ensures safety in construction yard.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment management
• inventory control
• dispatch tracking
• delivery planning
• safety program
• yard supervision

Tasks

-Participate in equipment and tools management, including inventory management, inspections, maintenance, and repairs. -Communicate with project teams as required to ensure seamless operations and project support. -Ensure that equipment and tools are dispatched, returned, and recorded. -Complete delivery and receiving reports, dispatch lists, purchase orders, and time sheets. -Assist with delivery planning and if necessary, make deliveries. -Participate in Company Safety program including leading assigned safety tasks and initiatives and completing all required forms. -Supervise daily activities and staff assignments in the Construction Yard and provide updates to the Equipment Manager. -Lead yard staff, providing guidance and support while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• safety
• scaffolding
• concrete
• leadership
• ms office
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Ability to work safe and promote safety by adhering to safety regulations and Bird’s safety program is expected. -Familiarity with forming, scaffolding, concrete, and heating systems. -Strong leadership skills with experience in providing leadership/supervision to others. -Proven experience in a construction yard or construction experience in a relevant role, preferably with a general contractor. -Basic knowledge of construction tools, equipment, and materials. Mechanical knowledge and ability are considered an asset. -Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy. -Basic computer skills and experience with MS Office. -Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision. -Valid class 3 driver’s license is an asset. -Effective communication, interpersonal, organizing and planning skills.

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About Bird Construction

-Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog. -Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services. -Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication. -Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery. -Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings. -With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

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