Mechanical Foreperson (Plumber, Pipefitter or Millwright)
About The Position
North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is renowned for its expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada, with a self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering. NAC handles projects comprehensively from conceptualization to delivery, with extensive experience in civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work. The company prioritizes quality and safety across a variety of projects, including water filtration, wastewater treatment, dams, and ethanol facilities. NAC is seeking a Mechanical Foreperson, encouraging candidates with plumbing, millwright, or pipefitter trade certifications to apply, initially for the Lakeshore WWTP project in Innisfil, ON. Furnished accommodations are provided for qualified, non-local candidates. The Mechanical Foreperson leads crew(s) in the daily organization and control of labour, equipment, and materials to ensure high standards of HSE, quality, and productivity.
Requirements
- Possess a Plumbing, Pipefitter or Millwright trade certification
- Possess a minimum of 5+ years experience leading a crew of 3-5 people
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, drawings, sketches and specification to determine work activities
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of the general site specific occupational health and safety
- Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job
- Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to work well under pressure
- Willingness to step in and help with production when required
Responsibilities
- Lead in the daily organization and control of labour, equipment and materials to ensure that the delivery of a high standard of HSE, quality and productivity are maintained by the crew
- Arrive to work each day ready to work and with a positive attitude
- Perform hands-on work duties while leading a crew of 3-5 mechanical tradespeople
- Plan, monitor, and maintain proper use of hand tools
- Responsible for maintaining organized and clean work areas
- Properly plan and monitor material and equipment deliveries so as not to impede the progress of the work; complete material/product requisitions for buying purposes
- Proper material storage and protection to ensure delivered product is not lost or damaged right up to the point of commissioning and turn-over
- Complete regular timesheets for workforce including proper cost coding (as required)
- Layout installations of the trade work
- Knowledgeable and aware of the required quality of installations; direct and monitor quality; report on issues
- Identify quality, quantity and scope changes to the Contract and communicate to the supervisor
- Assist in preparing, monitoring and updating schedules (both CPM and Planning Aids) to ensure dates are met and improved upon
- Understand the scope of your work and communicate any constructability issues
- Lead and give direction for the daily activities of construction employees
- Ensure crews understand objective and the overall project scope, including the interaction of required work and how it impacts the other trade disciplines
- Provide coaching and training as required; encourage positive moral
- On a daily basis, ensure each of your crew members know the production and cost code expectations for the tasks at hand
- Encourage and promote open communication and trust with the workforce; lead by example in the assigned work
- Provide regular direction to your crew
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance
- Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Excellent company matched pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plans
- Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Community involvement opportunities
- Friendly working environment
- Numerous team activities and various company events
- Furnished accommodations provided to qualified, non-local candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
