Lead-hand & Foreman - Landscape/construction

1 week ago

Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

Reporting to the Project Supervisor(s), the Foreperson & Lead-Hand lead a full crew of skilled and general laborers to execute the construction of landscape projects in accordance with design plans provided. They are responsible for the full and effective operation at site, including people leadership, health & safety and ensuring the crews have the equipment and materials they require.

The Foreperson will be responsible for reporting directly to project sites using a company-provided vehicle and may be required to move between job sites on a daily basis with assistance from the lead-hand.

**Responsibilities**:
CREW LEADERSHIP (45% of time):

- Assign daily objectives to the crew in order to deliver completed projects on, or ahead of, schedule
- Mentor and motivate Lead Hands, Skilled and General Labourers to ensure crew effectiveness
- Represent and reinforce the values of the organization
- Supervise crew in the safe handling and use of equipment
- Ensure crew members have required training/certification for operation
- Track, approve and report attendance on a daily basis
- Performance manage attendance or performance issues of crew
- Ensure crew members are wearing PPE and adhering to D&G’s Health & Safety procedures
- Communicate any company updates to the crew on behalf of Supervisor’s, HR, Fleet Manager, etc.
- Provide input and participate in annual performance reviews for the crew

SITE OPERATION (45% of time):

- Review and ensure daily progress objectives are on track
- Plan and manage the schedule including arrangements for weather-related interruptions
- Place order to Dispatch by 3:30pm for the following day’s material and float requirements
- Maintain and report Health & Safety on-site, including site inspections and incident reports
- Ensure the site is inspected, properly prepped each morning and ready for the day
- Installation of hardscaping, topsoil, plantings, sodding, and associated maintenance/pruning
- Coordinate arrival/installation of hardscaping structures (e.g. benches, garbage cans, installations, etc.)

EQUIPMENT CO-ORDINATION (10% of time):

- Ensure availability of small tools and equipment on-site (e.g. quick cuts, jumping jacks, etc.)
- Ensure availability of day-to-day items (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, etc.)
- Ensure equipment is in safe working order and maintained daily (e.g. greased)
- Ensure daily completion of circle checks on any equipment in excess of 10 hp
- Work with Dispatch and Fleet Manager to ensure non-operational or unsafe equipment is serviced and substitutes are available to minimize down time

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