About the Opportunity
Dawson Wallace currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic General Foreman to join our team in Lethbridge, Alberta.
As General Foreman, you will report directly to the Project Superintendent. You will be a primary point of contact between the sub-trades and Supervision on site. The General Foreman will coordinate day to day tasks, assist in creating schedules for workers, oversee site safety, and quality and control
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating trades and manpower according to priorities and schedule
- Allocate general and daily responsibilities
- Mentoring, coaching and supervising field personnel
- Promoting safe work practices
- Timely scheduling, coordination and effective cost control, as they pertain to labor, equipment and materials on the project
- Ensure compliance with the client and company's procedures is met
- Support the Superintendent on-site throughout construction
- Regularly monitor health, safety and environment compliance of workers and sub-contractors
- Conduct site specific health, safety and environment orientations for all new site workers and visitors
- Prepare site safety plans, conduct hazard assessments, incident investigations and risk assessments, as required
- Ensure that all accidents, incidents and injuries are properly reported to all appropriate parties
- Facilitate and participate in site inspections and implement corrective action as required
- Maintain and prepare thorough documentation and reports
- Assist with labour duties and site maintenance as required
More About You
In order to qualify for this role, you will need at least 5 years of direct experience as a General Foreman in the commercial and industrial construction industry. This experience in combination with a technical trade certification in a construction-related field is required.
As our ideal candidate, you'll take ownership and responsibility to execute your designated work flow in a prompt and efficient manner by demonstrating excellent leadership ability, communication skills, and enthusiasm. As a successful member of our team, you will be someone who is looking for challenge and growth, with opportunities to demonstrate your strong leadership abilities. Your professional manner, along with your problem-solving skills and commitment to the role will ensure your success in delivering quality workmanship while keeping the team motivated.
Above all, you'll be a positive, reliable team player who is eager to grow with our expanding workforce to establish yourself as a leader at Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd.
The Requirements:
- Experience of 5+ years working as a General Foreman role on commercial, residential, light industrial projects
- Effective leadership, critical thinking, and ability to problem solve
- Knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OHS legislation
- Experience in supervising and organizing mid-large crew sizes
- Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints
- Industry related trade certification /education.
- Ability to plan and manage a project schedule.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate and report effectively
- Good physical condition and stamina
- A strong attention to detail, proven problem resolution skills and superior interpersonal skills
- As a mentor to our organization's future leaders, applicants must be able to motivate, be reliable, and be willing to share their expertise freely.
- Preference will be given to those with the following training: Fall Protection, First Aid, Leadership for Safety Excellence
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive wage (based on qualifications) along with a wide range of benefits, including:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
If you are a critical thinker looking for a challenging and dynamic role within a team that prides itself on quality and delivering results, we want to hear from you - apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lethbridge, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- construction: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
