Foreman/forewoman - Base - Edmonton, Canada - DeFord Contracting Inc.

DeFord Contracting Inc.

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Edmonton, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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_Base Foreman/Forewoman_

Join our Team and gear up for an exciting career

DeFord Contracting Inc.

is looking for an _experienced and hardworking _
Base Foreman/Forewoman for Civil Construction city projects in and around the Greater Edmonton Area.

Why work at DeFord Contracting Inc.?

We offer top wages based on experience.
All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (extended healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, employee assistance program, etc.),
We host many company events (including holiday parties, summer BBQ's, and sporting events).
We operate in a teamoriented environment, all within a very supportive and positive working environment.

Responsibilities:

Supervise a crew of 515 equipment operators, grades personnel, and labourers performing base works support for subdivisions, commercial surface work, road building, and various projects
Ensure labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors are on site when necessary
Ensure that the construction crews or subcontractors perform work in accordance to contract drawings and specifications
Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are utilized efficiently and effectively
Ensure that deliveries to site are complete and in accordance with materials order
Perform subgrade prep, mixing, and base prep for concrete/paving operations
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings and inspections
Ensures all employees are working in accordance with company and other governing safe work policies and procedures
Ensure that all equipment that is not functioning properly is properly reported
Ensure that all open excavation, manholes, etc., are adequately barricaded as per OHS Standards
Provide training and advice to labourers and grades personal
Interface with the client and other contractors on site
Ensure the safety of the crew, equipment, and environment
Ensure that work is completed to schedule
Manage timesheets for team members on a daily basis

Qualifications:

Must have at least 5 years' previous experience supervising base works crews on utility, commercial surface works, and road building projects
Experience as a Lead Hand or Foreman with a solid understanding of all aspects of civil works especially Base Works
Ability to read blueprints, including architectural, structural, and civil drawings, manage timesheets, track and report daily job productions, job coding
Be safety orientated, selfmotivated and work well with others
Ability to handle difficult issues in a positive way
Must have established leadership/mentoring skills
Must have a good knowledge of the City and surrounding areas
Must have reliable transportation
Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License with a clean driver abstract
Above average computer skills needed
Be willing to work long hours (overtime during busy seasons) in varying weather conditions

DeFord Contracting Inc.

is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, where all of our employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

We seek to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and build a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities in which we live and serve.

Key words: foreman, construction, supervisor, machinist, cnc, construction foreman_

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company car
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Vision care
Wellness program

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime

pay

Experience:

Civil Construction: 5 years (required)

Lead Hand or Forman: 5 years (preferred)

- utility, commercial surface works and road building projects: 3 years (preferred)
- supervising Base Works crews: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: