Construction Foreman

at  highstreet

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you like keeping things clean and orderly? Do you hate when company policy gets in the way of the right decision? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Do you have a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn?
If you answered yes to these questions, we want to meet you! We’re currently looking for a full-time Exterior Lead (Foreman) to grow our construction team on our multi-family, wood-frame project currently under construction in Calgary, AB. Enjoy going to work and expand your skills with a professional, and supportive team.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years in a construction site leadership role
• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings
• Journeyman Carpenter an asset
• 2+ years of carpentry experience or similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Possess general understanding of construction procedures, equipment and OSH guidelines
• Have good physical conditioning and stamina
• OFA Level II an asset
• Ticketed on skid steer, rough terrain forklift, boom lifts, and/or excavator would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional requirements:

• Satisfactory credit and criminal record check.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, a Lead with Highstreet is responsible for: (i) safety, (ii) trade management and material organization, (iii) quality, (iv) cleanliness, and (v) removal of roadblocks to facilitate project schedule.

The day-to-day tasks would include, but are not limited to:

• Manage construction tasks in accordance with priorities and goals
• Direct, manage, and mentor Equipment Operators, Carpenters, and Site Dynamos (Labourers)
• On-site assessment prior to new scopes commencing work to ensure that the job is ready and addressing any concerns
• Inspecting and measuring completed work
• Supervision, and coordination of sub-trades, materials and crew members
• Participate in project closeout inspection process
• Adhere to relevant safety regulations
• Manage and guide the use of machinery and equipment
• Maintain all required reporting / logs as required
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned
• Work outside