Excavation Foreman

Job description

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, The Excavation Foreman is responsible for supervising laborer's and equipment operators performing work activities relating to digging and removal of earth in construction projects, i.e. parking lots, streets, sidewalks, pathways etc.

**DUTIES**
- Supervise an assigned work crew
- Receive and prioritize daily work assignments and make crew work assignments
- Observe work in progress and provide guidance and direction on work procedures and techniques to laborer's and operators
- Ensure on-site truck coordination, removal of materials
- Monitor supply of aggregates and additional supplies needed to complete the job
- Complete work activity sheets to report jobs completed, providing information on material used, location of work site, heavy equipment used and crew work assignments
- Inform Site Supervisor of performance or operational problems at work sites
- Ensure safe work procedures and safe work practices are followed at work sites, including but not limited to daily tailgate meetings
- Ensure barricades and other safety equipment are set up and in place while work is in progress

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Ability to evaluate alternatives in order to make the best overall decisions based on service requirements while performing in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
- Strong problem solving and decision-making ability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-managed and highly motivated
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and listen to people of different opinions
- Prior management / supervisory experience would be considered an asset
- Five years or more experience in road construction would be considered and asset

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Montague Gold Mines, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location