Construction Foreman - Bolted Steel

Greatario • Woodstock, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Due to continued growth, we have an opening for an experienced Construction Foreman to join our team. The Foreman plays a crucial role in overseeing construction projects, ensuring the projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leading a crew of 4-6 construction technicians
Supervising job specific sites throughout Canada, including Agriculture build projects.
Ensure workers adhere to safety policies
Completing daily, weekly and monthly inspections and reports.
Reviewing and making recommendations for site safety, including assisting to keep the site clean, free from debris, reporting any hazards and ensuring appropriate protective equipment is worn and maintained.
Ensure projects are completed on schedule
Reviewing and ensuring quality standards on project
Coordinating tasks according to priorities and plans
Daily and weekly planning and scheduling of work activities
Allocating general and daily responsibilities
Providing regular feedback to employees on performance
Supervising and training workers
Working directly with Project Managers to ensure manpower and resources are adequate for the project. This can include coordinating rental equipment, dumpsters etc.
Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
Contributing to an accident-free work environment by enforcing operator’s instructions for the proper use of power tools and equipment.
Promote preventative maintenance as a strategy in maintaining construction tools and equipment. Monitor the preventative maintenance program by keeping accurate records on all equipment and ensure required maintenance is performed.
Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
Work with the Project Manager to ensure project expenditures are within the project budget
Report progress to Management
Resolve problems are they arise

The Construction Foreman is a working Foreman, approximately 50% of the daily job duties consists of performing the work.

Requirements

• 3-5 year’s Supervisory/Foreman experience in the construction or Agricultural industry
• Solid understanding of construction trade, materials and processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to interact effectively with Engineers, Contractors and Owners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to work well under pressure
• Proven Leadership abilities
• Possess good decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Valid Class G driver’s license
• Ability to work independently while remaining an integral part of a remote project management team.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and safety guidelines
• Above average organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to interact with Engineers, Municipal Officials and direct Industrial Customers.
• Proficient computer skills, working knowledge of MS Office Suite required.
• Strong technical abilities
• Flexible to travel for extended periods of time
• A demonstrated ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
• Detail oriented, and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Experience operating hand tools

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A license considered an asset.
• Forklift training, confined space and Fall arrest experience ideal.
• Previous experience in bolted or welded steel tank building considered an asset
• Previous site management experience in Municipal & Industrial Water and Wastewater markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading a crew of 4-6 construction technicians
• Supervising job specific sites throughout Canada, including Agriculture build projects.
• Ensure workers adhere to safety policies
• Completing daily, weekly and monthly inspections and reports.
• Reviewing and making recommendations for site safety, including assisting to keep the site clean, free from debris, reporting any hazards and ensuring appropriate protective equipment is worn and maintained.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Reviewing and ensuring quality standards on project
• Coordinating tasks according to priorities and plans
• Daily and weekly planning and scheduling of work activities
• Allocating general and daily responsibilities
• Providing regular feedback to employees on performance
• Supervising and training workers
• Working directly with Project Managers to ensure manpower and resources are adequate for the project. This can include coordinating rental equipment, dumpsters etc.
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Contributing to an accident-free work environment by enforcing operator’s instructions for the proper use of power tools and equipment.
• Promote preventative maintenance as a strategy in maintaining construction tools and equipment. Monitor the preventative maintenance program by keeping accurate records on all equipment and ensure required maintenance is performed.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure project expenditures are within the project budget
• Report progress to Management
• Resolve problems are they arise

Benefits

• Greatario is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities; please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed