Foreman/supervisor - Landscape Construction - Winnipeg, Canada - Rossmere

Description

The Landscape Construction Foreman / Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all on-site aspects of a
landscape construction project.


Core Capabilities:

• Client and quality focus.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written.)
• Teamwork.
• Excellent problemsolving abilities.
• Responsibility and dependability.
• Ethics and integrity.

Job Duties:

• Manage the execution of construction projects, plan labour requirements, and manage equipment, material

deliveries and timing to ensure the completion of job(s) within project deadlines.

• Manage the safety, quality and productivity of work at jobsites, as well as at the shop and yard.
• Assist in the preparation of job sites prior to the beginning of a project.
• Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality and productivity.
• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape construction

projects.

• Conduct onsite orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all

company health and safety policies and procedures.

• Train crew members on proper and safe working methods.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Operate various tools and equipment, including heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels,

measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.

• Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating and

cleaning on daily basis.

• Read and interpret blueprints, structure designs, and specifications to delegate and/or complete work

activities.

• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency and deadlines.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including daily site meeting logs, crew daily

forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries,
requests for time off, etc.

• Comply with all company polices and regulations.
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job

sites, and shop / yard areas.

• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are

in compliance with government and company PPE standards.

• Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at the shop / yard and

on job sites.

• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the landscape / grounds maintenance industry.
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read

labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and / or customers.

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment required to complete various landscape /

construction practices.

• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
• Speak, read, and write in English.
• Carry and use a smart phone or dataenabled device for communication and reporting.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
• Ability to work in fastpaced environment.
• Excellent stamina is required.
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise and cold.
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work.

Does this sound like you?

• Friendly, knowledgeable, creative, professional, community minded, and reliable.
• Understand that relationships are the core of developing trust and loyalty with customers.
• Can multitask and manage time despite a busy schedule.
• Are adaptable and understand that "team" means helping others whether your job or not.
• Love landscaping, innovating the outdoors, and evolving horticultural design.