Construction Foreman

at  Colas

EDUCATION, TRAINING, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and current drivers abstract.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is part of the ACP Applied Products Construction Division. We are based in Stony Plain (20 minutes west of Edmonton) and may require working out of town approximately 50% of the time, as well as occasional night shifts. Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Construction Foreman is responsible for all matters pertaining to the specific project they are assigned. Versatility, flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude are required in this position. Your responsibility is to provide support to the Construction Division in order to ensure effective and efficient operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate job specifics to the crew.
• Assign tasks to crew members.
• Maintain work standards and outline behavioral expectations to ensure crew safety, productivity and morale.
• Ensure principles for a safe and respectful workplace.
• Ensure crew compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Know and understand Alberta Transportation and/or municipality specifications.
• Track and input daily quantities for production.
• Track and input daily time for labour and equipment.
• Conduct jobsite inspections.
• Active training and re-training for safe excavation, work around utilities, traffic accommodation strategies, etc.
• Coordinate with the superintendent, consultant, other stakeholders with respect to project specifics, extra work, change orders, etc.