Base Foreman/forewoman

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada DeFord Contracting Inc. Full time

_Base Foreman/Forewoman_

Join our Team and gear up for an exciting career

DeFord Contracting Inc. is looking for an _experienced and hardworking _**Base Foreman/Forewoman **for Civil Construction city projects in and around the Greater Edmonton Area.

**Why work at DeFord Contracting Inc.?**
- We offer top wages based on experience.
- All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (extended healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, employee assistance program, etc.),
- We host many company events (including holiday parties, summer BBQ’s, and sporting events).
- We operate in a team-oriented environment, all within a very supportive and positive working environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise a crew of 5-15 equipment operators, grades personnel, and labourers performing base works support for subdivisions, commercial surface work, road building, and various projects
- Ensure labour, equipment, materials and sub-contractors are on site when necessary
- Ensure that the construction crews or sub-contractors perform work in accordance to contract drawings and specifications
- Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are utilized efficiently and effectively
- Ensure that deliveries to site are complete and in accordance with materials order
- Perform subgrade prep, mixing, and base prep for concrete/paving operations
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings and inspections
- Ensures all employees are working in accordance with company and other governing safe work policies and procedures
- Ensure that all equipment that is not functioning properly is properly reported
- Ensure that all open excavation, manholes, etc., are adequately barricaded as per OHS Standards
- Provide training and advice to labourers and grades personal
- Interface with the client and other contractors on site
- Ensure the safety of the crew, equipment, and environment
- Ensure that work is completed to schedule
- Manage timesheets for team members on a daily basis

**Qualifications**:

- Must have at least 5 years’ previous experience supervising base works crews on utility, commercial surface works, and road building projects
- Experience as a Lead Hand or Foreman with a solid understanding of all aspects of civil works - especially Base Works
- Ability to read blueprints, including architectural, structural, and civil drawings, manage timesheets, track and report daily job productions, job coding
- Be safety orientated, self-motivated and work well with others
- Ability to handle difficult issues in a positive way
- Must have established leadership/mentoring skills
- Must have a good knowledge of the City and surrounding areas
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License with a clean driver abstract
- Above average computer skills needed
- Be willing to work long hours (overtime during busy seasons) in varying weather conditions

DeFord Contracting Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, where all of our employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We seek to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and build a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities in which we live and serve.
- Key words: foreman, construction, supervisor, machinist, cnc, construction foreman_

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- supervising Base Works crews: 5 years (required)
- Civil Construction: 5 years (required)
- Lead Hand or Forman: 5 years (preferred)
- utility, commercial surface works and road building projects: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence & CLEAN 3 Year Driver's Abstract (required)

Work Location: In person

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