Foreman (Unionized - Landscape Construction) - Greely, Canada - D&G Landscaping

D&G Landscaping
D&G Landscaping
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Greely, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Reporting to the Project Supervisor(s), the Foreperson leads a full crew of skilled and general labour (including a Lead Hand) to execute the construction of landscape projects in accordance with design plans provided.

They are responsible for the full and effective operation at site, including people leadership, health & safety and ensuring the crews have the equipment and materials they require.


The Foreperson will be responsible for reporting directly to project sites using a company-provided vehicle and may be required to move between job sites on a daily basis.


Responsibilities:


CREW LEADERSHIP (45% of time):

  • Assign daily objectives to the crew in order to deliver completed projects on, or ahead of, schedule
  • Mentor and motivate Lead Hands, Skilled and General Labourers to ensure crew effectiveness
  • Represent and reinforce the values of the organization
  • Supervise crew in the safe handling and use of equipment
  • Ensure crew members have required training/certification for operation
  • Track, approve and report attendance on a daily basis
  • Performance manage attendance or performance issues of crew
  • Ensure crew members are wearing PPE and adhering to D&G's Health & Safety procedures
  • Communicate any company updates to the crew on behalf of Supervisor's, HR, Fleet Manager, etc.
  • Provide input and participate in annual performance reviews for the crew

SITE OPERATION (45% of time):

  • Review and ensure daily progress objectives are on track
  • Plan and manage the schedule including arrangements for weatherrelated interruptions
  • Place order to Dispatch by 3:30pm for the following day's material and float requirements
  • Maintain and report Health & Safety onsite, including site inspections and incident reports
  • Ensure the site is inspected, properly prepped each morning and ready for the day
  • Installation of hardscaping, topsoil, plantings, sodding, and associated maintenance/pruning
  • Coordinate arrival/installation of hardscaping structures (e.g. benches, garbage cans, installations, etc.)

EQUIPMENT CO-ORDINATION (10% of time):

  • Ensure availability of small tools and equipment onsite (e.g. quick cuts, jumping jacks, etc.)
  • Ensure availability of daytoday items (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, etc.)
  • Ensure equipment is in safe working order and maintained daily (e.g. greased)
  • Ensure daily completion of circle checks on any equipment in excess of 10 hp
  • Work with Dispatch and Fleet Manager to ensure nonoperational or unsafe equipment is serviced and substitutes are available to minimize down time

Requirements:


  • 12 years in Construction Supervision (preferably Landscape Construction)
  • Proven success understanding project scheduling/planning
  • Sound knowledge of design drawings
  • Ability to maximize efficiency (crew, work planning, etc.)
  • Knowledge of landscape construction materials, processes and equipment
  • Adaptability to quickly respond to changing demands
  • Effective ability to communicate and influence people in differing situations
  • Selfstarter with the foresight to plan proactively
  • Willingness to travel between sites, as required
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