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About the role

  • Civil Construction Foreman overseeing civil construction projects in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Focused on safety, project delivery, and team management.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety protocols and contribute to the success of the safety program.
  • Direct field operations in the delivery of projects by adhering to schedules, budgets, safety, and risk.
  • Ensure material receiving reports are completed in a timely manner after deliveries.
  • Effectively manage field employees by providing guidance and leadership on construction activities and developing effective communication between field and other project staff.
  • Develop and execute project work plans aimed at keeping projects on track and on budget.
  • Provide senior level presence in the field, coach field staff on issue resolution, review site labour requirements, mentor field staff and perform succession planning.
  • Work directly with PM’s to identify changes in work.
  • Organize and manage trucking and sub trades on site.
  • Interface with the client and other contractors on site.
  • Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
  • Communicate with project team regarding Site Instructions, Requests for Information, and Material Submittals.
  • Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work.
  • Coordinate required inspections with local, jurisdictions and/or authorities.
  • Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
  • Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project team for resolution.
  • Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite.
  • Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by the project team.
  • Walk all areas of the project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
  • Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work.
  • Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors in regards to quality of work or scheduling.
  • Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
  • Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
  • To have a complete knowledge and understanding of the General Contract across all division of work.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret civil and foundation drawings.
  • In-depth knowledge of civil construction procedures, equipment and OH&S guidelines.
  • 5+ years’ experience in civil construction.
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and supervisory skills.
  • Positive attitude and works well with others.
  • Professional demeanour when dealing with the public, crew, and clients.
  • Able to work outside in all-weather at all times of the year.
  • Physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds or more.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to read and understand specifications.

Benefits

  • Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage
  • Insurance benefits; long term and life
  • Employee assistance program
  • Group RRSP – save for retirement – you are eligible after 3 months of work
  • Time Off – Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends
  • Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment
  • Internal Promotions

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$35,000 - CA$46,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

HybridPort AlberniCanada

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