Construction Foreperson - Puslinch, Canada - Capital Paving

Description

Capital Paving is a quickly growing company with a large volume of work on hand for the new construction and aggregate season. We are hiring qualified workers and quality people looking to find an exciting place to work. Capital has been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies consecutively since 2010 and has now achieved Platinum member status. Capital Paving's vision is to be the best company to work for in Ontario's road-building & aggregate industry. We offer challenging work and rewarding career opportunities.

Job Title:
Construction Foreperson

Capital Paving is looking to hire a Construction Foreperson to join our team for the upcoming 2024 construction season.

If you enjoy a hands-on approach to leading and mentoring a team then we would like to connect with you.

Location: 4459 Concession 7, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0

Date Posted:
February 12, 2024


Application Deadline:
March 31, 2024

Start Date:
ASAP, 2024 (Construction Season)

Reporting To:
Construction Project Managers and Project Supervisors

Indirect Report:
Senior Construction Operations Team


Responsibilities:

You will supervise and positively motivate road construction, earth moving, general utility construction crews, coordinate with project specific construction crews in the mutual interest of assuring constructive quality and completion of the overall construction schedule.

You will be required to assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of medium to large road construction operations as they relate to project-specific construction schedules and budgets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Training and supervising the multidisciplinary crew members.
• Responsible for maintaining and training staff on proper usage of tools and equipment provided to complete construction tasks.
• Completing and submitting project paperwork daily (timesheets, packing slips, toolbox talks, job hazard assessments, etc.)
• Analyzing and reporting daily issues with appropriate follow up action.
• Other duties as assigned by Project Supervisors and Project Managers.

Requirements:

• Execute construction plans under the direction of Project Supervisors and Project Managers.
• Possess extensive road building and construction knowledge, including previous experience as a Foreperson.
• Strong organizational, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player and positive crew motivator.
• Strong understanding and enforcement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act on site.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, nights, etc.
• Valid G-Class Drivers License.

Employment Package:

• Competitive wage and benefit package
• Company vehicle and phone
• Advancement opportunities