Lead-hand & Foreman - Landscape/construction - Greely, Canada - D&G Landscaping

D&G Landscaping

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Greely, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Reporting to the Project Supervisor(s), the Foreperson & Lead-Hand lead a full crew of skilled and general laborers 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 with assistance from the lead-hand.

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