Foreman - Civil

**ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY**

Black & McDonald's Western Utility team is growing If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Foreman is located in Edmonton and will work on utility construction projects in and around Edmonton. The Foreman typically reports directly to the Project Manager.

The Foreman will assist with overall project performance and status from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. They manage labour and subcontractor schedules, safety, and quality, and keep management well-informed of progress, discrepancies, questions, and any impacts on project plan and schedule. Duties and responsibilities include:

- Full understanding of the Construction Project Scope safety and environmental requirements.
- Leads crews in such things as, HSE, Safety toolbox, tail board meetings, mentoring and training.
- Oversees a team of pipe layers, labourers and operators at the construction site.
- Act as an intermediary between his team and the Superintendent.
- Monitors the attendance and efficiency of the crew.
- Resolves amicably any conflicts or issues that may arise on the site.
- Trains the staff to meet work requirements and coordinates with them daily.
- Ensure project production is enhanced & profitable.
- Reports the project status and communicates regularly with superintendents
- Plans, schedules and Leads Construction and Maintenance Crews with daily tasks working safely and meeting productivity in the field.
- Reads and interprets traffic, streetlight, construction drawings/plans, packages, and associated project documents, related to the excavation and installation of precast and cast in place concrete pole and cabinet bases, junction boxes, conduits etc.
- Provides lead direction in setting up, installing, and initiating the operations of equipment at a field site
- Responsible for installation of traffic signals
- steel structures, excavation, and backfilling of conduits/raceways,
- Maintains records of all maintenance activities in accordance with contractual requirements
- Assist in other related duties as required, including scheduling, logistics, quality performance monitoring, etc.
- Must have the ability to work independently.

**COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to lead a team working safely
- Change Orientation
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Values and Respects Others

**WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**
- Journeyman Construction Electrician
- Five or more years' experience in traffic signal experience, directly in construction and maintenance, at least 2 as team lead
- IMSA Certification Level 2 - minimum
- Master Electrician certificate although not necessary, would be an asset

**SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Communicates effectively with co-workers, project team, clients, and stakeholders
- Must live in Canada.
- Experience: 3 years to 5 years of underground Utility.
- Effectively leads team in safe completion of assigned projects. Ability to plan, schedule and manage multiple projects fronts simultaneously while completing tasks on time and within budget.
- Experience operating heavy excavation and lifting equipment.
- Ability to comply with the company standard practice as it applies to field assignments.
- Valid Alberta Driver's License, class 3 would be an asset
- CSTS
- Leadership for safety Excellence would be an asset.
- Level 2 Ground disturbance