Construction Foreperson

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada The Miller Group Full time

**About Us**

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917.

We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials.

We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Cumberland Paving and Contracting is part of Miller Paving Atlantic, based in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Cumberland Paving and Contracting provides the public and private sectors with road construction, paving, road and structure rehabilitation, engineering construction, aggregate-based materials, highway operations, and maintenance services.

Join our team to unlock a world of opportunities for professional growth and development. We believe in providing competitive compensation packages to our employees, including comprehensive benefits and a robust pension plan ensuring your financial security for the future. We’re dedicated to investing in our employees’ success and offer various avenues for career advancement within our organization.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- 5 years’ experience in paving, grade prep or other related activities
- Lead hand/supervisory experience with strong leadership skills
- Must be available to work 55 hours per week. Available to work extended hours and weekends, when required

**Preferred Requirements**:

- Mechanically inclined

**Day in the Life**

As a Construction Foreperson, your primary responsibility is to oversee the Grade Prep crew, ensuring proper preparation of construction sites before building begins. This involves supervising grading crews and coordinating their activities to ensure the site is properly graded and levelled. Attention to detail will be imperative in this role to ensure all products are the highest quality standard and meets all specifications. Strong communication skills will be essential as you manage client relationships in a professional and productive manner. Administrative duties will include tracking the quantities for production and payment, reviewing documents, and ensuring overall accuracy and completion of tasks.

Most importantly, you will lead by example, providing leadership and support to the grade prep crew. Safety will always be your number one priority as you will regularly conduct “tail gate” safety talks with staff to review policies and procedures, ensuring safety practices are followed by the crew.

**Culture**

At Miller, we want every employee to feel connected, where creativity and innovation thrive, and your contributions make a real impact. Our supportive and inclusive atmosphere encourages open communication, ensuring every team member feels heard and valued. With a commitment to flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and a shared passion for excellence, we are more than just colleagues - we are a community dedicated to Building Greatness together.

If you are seeking a workplace that values employees, challenges you to reach new heights, and celebrates your achievements, Miller is the place for you. Build your career with us
- At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture._

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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