Insulation General Foreperson

Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always: Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
• Integrity: We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability: We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion: We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

• We invest in our people, just like they invest in us.
• We ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• We believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• We are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• We are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

The Insulation General Foreperson will assist in the supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities for their dedicated scope. This role requires excellent relationships with clients, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and public.

• Maintain excellent relationships with client, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and public.
• Responsible to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with safety, quality, and human performance policies.
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed look-ahead schedules for forecasting and planning.
• Assist in developing recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Plan and approve the work of own forces and subcontractors on the project, including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, materials, tools & equipment, rentals, and work schedules.
• Assume responsibility for the efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation, and owner-specified requirements.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work Packages (FWPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and project schedule and budget.
• Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc. as required.
• Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate field documentation, including safety records, daily progress reports, training records, T&E and rental records, manpower reports, owner support requests, FWP documents, etc.
• Participate in basic layout, preparation of work instructions, field engineering activities, etc.
• Oversee and directly support work during execution phase, including monitoring for performance, provision of guidance to the field team, reporting to line management, leading problem-solving efforts, and development of adverse condition recovery plans.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications/codes, and CITP's.
• Identify and support CITP and/or DCN revisions as necessary to support field work.
• Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines.
• Manage and maintain OPEX in the project database for future use.
• Attend and participate in the Plan of the Day and other meetings as required.
• Coordinate Foreperson and execution crew in the execution of their assigned duties.
• Coordinate across all functions of the project as required to achieve task(s) goals.
• Provide leadership to Field supervisors, Coordinators, and respective Craft Labor.
• Other duties as required.