Insulation General Foreperson

About Aecon

Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure 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.

Our Values

• Safety Always
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Inclusion

About the Role

The Insulation General Foreperson will assist in the supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities for their dedicated scope. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining excellent relationships with clients, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and public
• Ensuring all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with safety, quality, and human performance policies
• Utilizing the project master schedule to create detailed look-ahead schedules for forecasting and planning
• Assisting in developing recovery strategies when the project schedule or budget are in jeopardy
• Planning and approving the work of own forces and subcontractors on the project, including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, materials, tools, and equipment, rentals, and work schedules
• Assuming responsibility for the efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project
• Ensuring trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation, and owner-specified requirements
• Ensuring the project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work Packages (FWPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and project schedule and budget
• Interfacing with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc., as required
• Ensuring the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines
• Maintaining appropriate field documentation, including safety records, daily progress reports, training records, T&E, and rental records, manpower reports, owner support requests, FWP documents, etc.
• Participating in basic layout, preparation of work instructions, field engineering activities, etc.
• Overseeing and directly supporting work during the 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
• Ensuring the project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications/codes, and CITP's
• Identifying and supporting CITP and/or DCN revisions as necessary to support field work
• Ensuring the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines
• Managing and maintaining OPEX in the project database for future use
• Attending and participating in the Plan of the Day and other meetings as required
• Coordinating Foreperson and execution crew in the execution of their assigned duties
• Coordinating across all functions of the project as required to achieve task goals
• Providing leadership to Field supervisors, Coordinators, and respective Craft Labor
• Other duties as required

What You Bring to the Team

• Minimum 5-10 years of construction supervision experience
• Must possess Insulation Certification of Qualification or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
• Ability to successfully coordinate a construction project
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements, and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling, and safety requirements
• Good communication, organizational, and supervisory skills are essential
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic presentation skills
• Basic blueprint understanding
• Nuclear experience is an asset, including vault work