Plumbing & Mechanical Foreperson

Omega is the one of BC’s most diverse mechanical contractor in Western Canada. We specialize in designing and installing commercial, institutional and residential mechanical systems in new developments in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the BC Interior. We are committed to using the latest in technology and industry developments to develop a better product. We recognize the benefits of virtual construction, lean manufacturing principles to improve installation processes and we aim to uphold collaborative building practices on all our projects.

We are seeking a passionate and focused leader to take our field management team to the next level. **Are you an experienced plumbing and mechanical foreman with a wide-ranging portfolio of multi-family high rise projects?** If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity for you.

**Mechanical Foreperson - High Rise**

**Technical Requirements**
- 10+ years of experience in the mechanical industry with 5 years in a similar role
- Portfolio with 3 to 5 tower projects completed in the last 10 years
- Interprovincial (Red Seal) Plumbing & Gas B Certification
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, quality management and Occupational Health & Safety best practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of British Columbia Plumbing Code (BCPC)
- Intermediate (to advanced) knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

**Qualifications**
- Engaging personality with a solution-driven approach to complex challenges
- Team player with the ability to make authoritative and disciplinary decisions as required
- Willingness to take accountability for errors and ability to acknowledge areas for improvement
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills; the ability to strengthen and maintain valuable relationships with vendors, subtrades and clients
- Good understanding of construction documents and the ability to review for accuracy and constructability
- Communicate clearly staff expectations and develop performance measurements and incentives
- Knowledge of finance and budget management, including the ability to plan ahead with project teams to avoid costly issues and project delays
- Ability to plan and manage a project schedule
- Ability to facilitate long-term partnerships with key stakeholders, ensuring Omega’s contribution to their continuing success
- Emotional intelligence, including the ability to prioritize “morale” and team-building as a crucial element of productivity

**Daily Responsibilities**
- Serve as the liaison between our Project Management Team and our Field Team to ensure compliance of construction with drawings, specs, and code/quality standards
- Monitor work performance and efficiency of field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project plans and schedules are followed effectively and within budget
- Plan the mechanical components of a construction project and prepare a construction schedule in partnership with the Project Manager.
- Review the budget and the underlying estimate to understand the project, and plan ahead to avoid cost overruns and/or project delays
- Advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in resolving these conflicts
- Anticipate problems or challenges, propose innovative solutions, and ensure solutions are consistent with project objectives
- Inspect and report on project progress, equipment and materials to Project Management Team

At Omega, **our company culture is the foundation of our success.**

**We invest in our team. **To us, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are the bare minimum. Alongside extended health and dental care, journeyman RRSP contributions, site lunches and team building activities, we believe compensation should exist in more ways than a pay cheque. We prioritize employee development through individualized training allowances, performance reviews & goal-setting, tool discounts, parking reimbursements, and much more.

**We want you to advance in your career**. All field staff are either a Red Seal Journeyman or registered as an Apprentice to become one. Our commitment to ongoing education and training keeps us at the top in our field. Apprentice compensation is reviewed monthly, and apprentices get their technical training registration covered at any ITA approved facility in BC. Don’t have tools? Omega offers a payment program for tools - get what you need immediately, pay us back gradually