General Foreman

Chandos • Kelowna, BC

6d • CA$40 - CA$55 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Foreman aids the Superintendent in managing all field and site-specific construction activities, including budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability of commercial construction projects. This person must be able to communicate effectively with the Superintendent, Project Manager and other field staff. The General Foreman is responsible for helping to provide direction and lead Chandos staff in the field.

Requirements

• Journeyman trade certification with Red Seal and/or Technical diploma
• Five or more years of commercial construction experience.
• Good time-management skills.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, field drawings, and plans.
• An understanding of all construction trades and techniques.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace regulations, ordinances, legislation and building codes.
• Travel to site and off-site locations is required.
• May be required to work out of town.
• Will be working both indoors and outdoors.
• Will be exposed to potential hazards and conditions of the construction site.
• As this is a supervisory role, hours of work, and days of work may vary from week to week based upon the business needs

Nice To Haves

• Gold Seal is considered an asset
• Leadership training and safety certificates are recommended.
• Experience with a large general contractor
• Concrete and formwork experience
• Valid driver’s licence and clean abstract
• Travel required, able and willing to work out of town (occasionally inter-provincial)
• Certifications such as Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, or other site‑related tickets

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for all project activities and tasks, ensuring project outcomes are delivered successfully and in compliance with all contracts and client needs
• Assist the Superintendent to identify and generate requests for information
• Assist the Superintendent in planning, organizing and managing all site construction manpower and materials, including site layout and setup
• Assist the Superintendent with completion of required documentation, including: superintendent’s daily log, safety documentation, timesheets, invoices, labour quantities, packing slips, purchase orders, and site photos
• Assist the Superintendent to monitor productivities throughout the project life cycle for potential opportunities and losses. Make corrections to maximize gains and mitigate against losses
• Manage subcontractor relationships within assigned projects to maintain timelines and scope of work, and meet contact obligations
• Maximize landfill waste diversion on all projects, and manage construction sites in a sustainable fashion, continuously minimizing Chandos’ impact on the environment

Benefits

• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree