Foreperson - Landscape/construction

4 days ago

Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

D&G Landscaping is a commercial landscaping and heavy civil construction company based in Greely, Ontario. We are proud to have worked on some of the largest landscape construction projects in our nation's capital. Our projects include Parliament (West Block & Centre Block), Lansdowne Park, Rideau Street, Elgin Street, multiple OLRT Stations to name just a few.

Our organization is growing and looking to add new Forepersons to our team. If you're a hard working, reliable individual that enjoys leading by example & being organized, this could be a wonderful opportunity for you

Reporting to the Project Supervisor(s), the Foreperson leads a full crew of skilled and general labour (including a Lead Hand) 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.

**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 crew to ensure effectiveness
- Represent and reinforce the values of the organization
- Supervise crew in the safe handling and use of equipment/tools
- Track, approve and report attendance on a daily basis
- 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
- 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

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 1-2 years in Construction Supervision (preferably Landscape Construction)
- Proven success understanding project scheduling/planning
- Sound knowledge of design drawings
- Ability to maximize efficiency & quickly respond to changing demands (crew, work planning, etc.)
- Knowledge of landscape construction materials, processes and equipment

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: this job posting will be used to create a pool of applicants for current and further job opportunities.

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