Foreman

Mi’KMA’KI-Municipal GP (MMGP), a member of the Municipal Group of Companies is seeking to support construction of renewable energy projects in the **Antigonish, NS area**.

MMGP through membership in the Municipal Group, is firmly embedded in the construction industry of Eastern Canada and as an organization we have been operating in the region for well over 50 years.

As part of Nova Scotia’s transition to renewable energy, MMLP has been awarded a variety of projects in the region to support large scale wind farm development. Our work typically includes a variety of civil construction tasks including road building, water crossings, cast-in-place concrete, pre-cast concrete installation, and various other earthworks.

**Job Summary**:
TheForemen is responsible for the supervision of construction activities that take place on the work site, ensuring efficient use of labour, machines, and materials by their crews, and will report on such things as personnel, costs and safety. This position will be responsible for the management of a work crew(s) and enforcement of all required safety and work regulation policies.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Manage production team, providing regular and consistent feedback;
- Ensure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget and schedule;
- Ensure effective and efficient use of personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and time;
- Identify training gaps and ensure training is provided to team before tasks are delegated;
- Monitor equipment for maintenance requirements and ensure operators perform daily checks;
- Assist in the resolution of change requests, material defects and equipment problems;
- Manage all project labour administration activities including; payroll, timekeeping, labour coding, equipment coding, safety reporting, and quantities for costing and billing requirements;
- Ensure all work is completed to high quality standards, confirming to owner and Dexter quality control requirements;
- Be aware of surroundings at all times;
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task;
- Protect and promote the interest of this company in all matters;
- Ensure safety of fellow employees;
- Assess staffing needs/ requirements;
- Assess and develop employees.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience**:

- 5 years experience working in construction;
- High attention to detail in completing work tasks;
- Must be well versed in construction site protocols, rules and code of conduct;
- Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills;
- Ability to read plans and understand basic contractual requirements;
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning;
- Comply with all safety policies and procedures;
- Ability to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times;
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
- Working safely is a condition of employment.

A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.
- We would like to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified_

**Experience**:

- Foreman: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person