General Foreperson

4 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada Points Athabasca Contracting LP Full time

Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance and concrete products and sales. Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity. For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete and steel - the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

Reporting to the Construction Manager and Site Superintendent, the General Foreperson provides direct supervision and coordination of foremen, subcontractors, and the coordination of project equipment, materials and labor. The General Foreperson oversees the construction effort assigned to them by the Superintendent or Construction Manager to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Maintains ongoing communication with Superintendent, Foremen and Subcontractors.

2. Recommends to Construction Manager and Superintendent then implements operations management decisions on construction methods, schedule, quality, and safety.

3. In conjunction with the Superintendent, determines the method of construction, manpower requirements, materials quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documentation of hours worked. Implements the execution plan.

4. Monitors and addresses job cost and performance of assigned construction projects in conjunction with the Project Manager. Communicates expected performance standards and production results to Foremen.

5. Responsible for on-site project administration and reporting (payroll administration, labor coding of time, equipment coding, material purchase order coding) adhering to Company standards for assigned projects.

6. Subtrade coordination and progress.

7. In conjunction with the Superintendent, responsible for sub-trade coordination, site staffing, quality control, sub-trade coordination, project scheduling, field cost control, safety administration and reporting.

8. Coordinates coverage for Foremen vacation schedule, medical and training absences.

9. Coordinates assigned work with work of different crafts, company departments or other contractors.

10. Responsible for field labor relation issues in conjunction with HR internal.

11. Assists with preparation for project mark-up meetings, project specific labor negotiations, training and education coordination of field staff, and general site labor issues.

12. Is involved with the selection, development, and training of junior field supervisory staff.

13. Takes a lead role with developing and hiring of foremen and monitoring performance in conjunction with the Project Manager.

14. Takes an active role in the hiring, training, progressive discipline and assigning of field personnel, and monitoring performance in conjunction with the HR unit.

15. Monitors foremen performance and provide input when required.

16. Assists project managers with resolution of outstanding claim items and with warranty follow-up.

17. Assists with client liaison and marketing.

18. Preparation of execution plans, safe work plans, work assignments etc.

19. Carries out the implementation of management decisions, such as construction methods, schedule, quality, and safety.

20. Directs all testing.

21. Responsible for on-site safety and implementation of Points Athabasca safety procedures for assigned projects.

22. Responsible for constructing project to quality level defined in specifications and drawings.

23. Responsible for managing site tools and equipment for assigned projects.

24. Assists with grievance issues, and site labor issues for assigned projects.

25. Partakes in on-site owner daily and weekly coordination meetings in respect to schedule and interferences for assigned projects.

26. Completion of all Project Coordinator tasks when no coordinator is on a project for assigned projects.

27. Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly reporting and forecasting for assigned projects.

28. Ensures all Field Logs are entered, verified and approved for assigned projects.

**Qualifications**:
1. Journeyman Ticket Inter-Provincial Trade Certification or alternatively, a technical diploma and extensive field supervision experience.

2. Safety-certified Safety Office certificate preferred, alternatively 4 COR courses.

3. Mechanical/Structural/Piping expertise preferred.

4. Better Supervision courses are preferred.

**Experience**:
5+ years of experience in an industrial construction supervisory role

**Skills/Competencies**:
As a minimum the following are the requisite skills to work in this position.

**a) Job Specific**: advanced

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