URD Foreperson

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Black & McDonald Full time

About This Opportunity

Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing, and we're looking for a dedicated and collaborative individual to join our hard-working, innovative team. As a URD Foreperson, you'll be responsible for leading general activities on year-round underground URD distribution construction sites in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a URD team to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
  • Coordinate material pickup and delivery.
  • Direct tradespersons (Electrician/Gas Fusers) as required.
  • Provide direction and guidance to heavy equipment operators and signal operators.
  • Assist in installing various utilities and being familiar with specification requirements.
  • Operate pneumatic tools, tampers, and tools as directed.
  • Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Competency Requirements

  • Communicates Effectively
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable
  • Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Values and Respects Others
  • Coaches and Develops

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma

Work Experience Requirements

  • 5 years' experience working in the construction industry as a URD Foreperson, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

  • Ability to work safely
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Possess a valid Alberta Drivers License, Class 5 (or 3), and a clean drivers abstract
  • Experience in reading and interpreting utility locates/blueprint drawings, and ordering materials
  • Ground Disturbance Certification
  • Construction Safety Certifications (Traffic Control Person, Flagging, Confined Space Awareness/Rescue, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, First Aid, Leadership for Safety Excellence)

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Why Join Black & McDonald?

  • One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow
  • Long-term stability
  • Empowered people with ambitious goals
  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages
  • Team events and outings year-round
  • Collaborative and supportive work culture

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