Production Foreman

**Foreman/Skilled Labourer** Do you have a solid background in construction (carpentry or concrete work)? Are you looking to work for a stable company that has been around for 25 years in Calgary and still going strong? If you answered "yes" to both questions, this opportunity might be for you We are looking for **hands-on** foreman to be responsible for the installation of the company's many different product lines. Guys that take pride in their work and that hold themselves to a higher standard of quality. Our foreman work hard and get rewarded with excellent pay and benefits. Some travel is required as our service area is very large covering all of southern Alberta. Because or aim is to be the best in our industry and "WOW" customers, we are looking for individuals who possess excellent skills/ability (we will train on specifics) and the ability/desire to provide excellent service to our customers. Basement Systems Calgary is the regions best waterproofing, foundation, crawlspace, concrete lift and level repair as well as basement finishing and Radon mitigation and testing contractor. **JOB SUMMARY**: Responsible for overseeing each job to completion. Reviews the job site to determine equipment and tools needed, plan time allotment, decide workload for self and installers, and observe and prevent potential safety hazards. Takes responsibility for assembling appropriate tools and equipment, assigning tasks to installers, and moving the job toward completion to ensure efficiency and quality. Keeps in contact with customer to aid in understanding and satisfaction with job. Supports the management and mission of the company. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**: 1. Communicates effectively with customers in order to ensure the scope of work is fully understood. Provides updates to the customer on progression of the job and answers any and all questions the customer may have. 2. Determines materials, tools and equipment needed, assembles and oversees loading the truck according to job specifications and length of time away from the shop. 3. Assesses conditions of the job once on-site. Adjusts for conditions, makes changes from original job order, troubleshoots situations, innovates process on the spot in order to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables. 4. Assigns tasks of installers. Trains new installers on proper handling of materials and tools and approved methods of installation of waterproofing and foundation repair. Ensures company policies and procedures, as well as safety guidelines are followed. 5. Moves job progress to completion at a pace to ensure efficiency and quality. Keeps in contact with customer throughout job to aid in understanding and satisfaction of work. Provides customers with business card and required paperwork at job completion. **MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS**: 1. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. **INDIRECT REPORTS**: Installer(s) **NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSAs) and TALENTS**: 1. Knowledge of construction or related trades preferred. 2. Skill in operating equipment and/or power tools preferred. 3. Excellent communication skills. 4. Ability to see the “big picture” i.e. total job, and break it into steps (efficiency). 5. Possess talent and personal traits: - Tactical Planning - Problem Solving - Work Organization - Attention to Detail - Troubleshoot - Initiative - Integrity **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**: 1. High school diploma or GED preferred; 2. (3-5) years experience in construction trades preferred; 3. An equivalent combination of education and experience.