Foreman

Benchmark Builders Inc. is a leading construction labour company in western Canada, dedicated to delivering, in collaboration with our trade partners, high-quality construction projects to our clients. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and sustainability, we take on challenging and rewarding projects across the region. As we continue to grow, we're looking for **Forepersons **to join our team in **Penticton** starting in the **Spring/Summer of 2024.**
As a Foreperson with Benchmark Builders Inc., you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of our construction projects. The Foreman works directly with the Site Superintendent to support the management daily site activities, delegation of responsibilities to the site crew and subcontractors, trouble shooting of issues that arise, and ensure that the Health and Safety standards on site are being upheld. Depending on the scale and complexity of the project, the Foreman may be required to personally perform some trade functions on the site. As such, the Foreman should keep the appropriate personal tools with them.

Safety is our top priority, and you will be expected to follow all safety guidelines and regulations while on the job.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Support the Site Superintendent with the planning, implementation, and management of project priorities according to the schedule
- Complete a site walk around at the beginning and end of each shift
- Supervise tasks being completed by site crews and subcontractors
- Delegate responsibilities and tasks to site crews, subcontractors, and other workers according to priorities and plans
- Assist with conducting weekly Toolbox Talks, weekly Worksite Inspections, Site Specific Safety Orientations and Safety Reporting
- Complete daily logs, as required
- Working with or making things with wood in the construction, installation or repair of structures or components of structures
- Preparing site and building layouts
- Constructing foundations and concrete structures
- Framing structures
- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- Load and unload construction materials and move materials to work areas
- Assembling, erecting, installing and dismantling structures
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites
- Assist tradespersons such as Foremen and trade partners in construction activities
- Dig trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tool
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
- Perform other activities at construction sites as directed

**Your Qualifications and Experience**
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Commercial Construction, experience in Tenant Improvements and Operational Renovations, Journeyperson Certificate is considered an asset
- Experience as a Foreperson with a General Contractor, working on projects between $1-10 million
- Own transportation, able to get to and from site
- Ability to multi task with strong attention to detail
- Productive in a team environment
- Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures
- Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, push/pull, bend and crouch frequently and work in adverse weather conditions

**What We Offer **While working at Benchmark Builders, you will receive competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package (we pay the premium, so you don't have to), GRSP matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), learning and development opportunities, company events, and more

Join our team and be part of shaping the future of exceptional multi-family developments in Western Canada
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