Thompson Construction Group is currently seeking a charismatic and experienced individual to join our team as a Water & Sewer Foreman. Our underground division has a strong reputation for successfully installing shallow and deep water, storm and sewer facilities in highly developed urban areas, and repairing existing infrastructure. A large portion of our projects are within the Edmonton area. Reporting to a Site Superintendent, the Water & Sewer Foreman is involved in a wide range of underground pipe construction activities which includes providing leadership in the areas of scheduling, workforce planning and coordination, supervising and promoting safety and cost control measures.
Responsibilities:
- Promote safe and inclusive work environment with crew
- Help mentor and teach all members of the crew, and work with Superintendent in creating successful mentorship pairings on site
- Logging daily hours and productions for submittal
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings outlining daily scope of work and associated hazards
- Organize and supervise crew for daily tasks
- Work with superintendent to plan and execute work
- Communicate on a daily basis with site superintendent and coordinator to ensure production timelines are achievable and potential obstacles are mitigated by organizing additional resources or communicating delays with the client.
- Determine equipment and material needs on site and coordinate their delivery with the project coordinator and site superintendent.
- Determine labour composition and time requirements to complete the project.
- Ensure all projects comply with health and safety policies.
- Attend site meetings to ensure information is communicated to necessary parties.
- Work with the superintendent and project coordinator to get accurate field information for billing and administration.
- Work with the superintendent to identify any additional billings to the contract and communicate the information to the project coordinator to follow up.
- Work with the superintendent to ensure deficiencies are remedied in a timely fashion and documentation is provided to the coordinator and office staff.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience as a Foreman in the Water and Sewer Industry
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- CSTS Confined Space Entry/Monitor & Rescue, Fall Protection, Ground Disturbance, LSE, First Aid
