Site Foreman/woman

**Job Title**:Foreman
**Location**:Hope, BC
**Company**:Indigenous Iron Construction (IIC)
**Pay Range**:$40-65

**Job Type**:Full -time
**Hours**:8 hours, Overtime, Weekends as needed

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
We are looking for experienced civil works/excavation foreman to join our team.
- Manage day to day fill-site operations for SIPSCO site, scheduling field staff accordingly
- Manage project budgets, track expenses and make adjustments as needed
- Manage saturated materials for dewatering
- Supervise and coordinate construction projects from start to finish
- Monitor and report project progress, identifying and addressing issues that arise
- Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to address issues or concerns
- Oversee quality control measures to ensure that work meets industry standards
- Responding to RFP submissions
- Operational planning, supervising and coordinating daily activities of field crews
- Ensure daily logs are regularly entered into SiteDocs, including equipment and labour hours.
- Coordinate with President to ensure all resources (people, materials, and equipment) are in place each day.
- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and maintenance
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and project specifications
- Monitor and enforce safety regulations on job sites
- Maintain a positive and productive work environment

**Qualifications**:

- 5 years of experience as lead hand or foreman, and a solid understanding of all aspects of excavation operations
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License and be able to travel to sites across the region, class 3 is an asset.
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and safety regulations
- Proficient in the operation of various excavation equipment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Flexibility with hours worked, including overtime and weekend work as needed

**Technical Skills**:

- Understand site layout and organization, grading plans, and excavation requirements.
- Capable of reading and understanding blueprints, project drawings and specifications.
- Blind spot and spatial awareness.
- Understand load stability and limitations of the machine.
- Legal loading of trucks - from stock pile & in-situ.
- Knowledge of safe excavation slopes.
- Understanding of handling different soil types in wet & dry weather.
- Understanding of grades.
- Access and egress of site for trucks.
- Work around utilities (buried & overhead).
- Knowledgeable with a proven safety record of working around existing utilities.
- Ability to work long hours in all weather conditions
- Computer skills (knowledge of SiteDocs an asset)
- Mass excavation trimming for shoring
- Road building - Civil works
- Slab grade preparation
- Ground Disturbance - level 2 is an asset.
- First aid, confined space, and fall protection training is an asset.

**Interpersonal Skills**:

- Strong communication skills to effectively work with team members and supervisors, and to coordinate operations and minimize disruptions.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing job site conditions.
- Self-motivated with the ability to perform well without supervision.
- Strong understanding and respect for safety guidelines and protocol.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to remain focused and productive in a high-pressure environment.
- Commitment to safety and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
- Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Able to lead team to effectively and efficiently complete tasks

**Company Profile: Indigenous Iron Construction**

Indigenous Iron Construction (IIC) is a 100% Indigenous-owned construction company, dedicated to delivering superior quality infrastructure projects while honouring and incorporating Indigenous values and culture into our operations. We specialize in large-scale excavation, civil infrastructure, highway and bridge construction, underground utilities, and site development projects. Our team is passionate about innovation, excellence, and collaboration, and we are dedicated to creating opportunities for Indigenous communities and fostering sustainable development.

We are committed to sustainable practices that respect and preserve the environment for future generations. Our values reflect our dedication to:

- **Indigenous Stewardship**:We prioritize the responsible management of natural resources and the land we work on, ensuring our projects align with Indigenous traditions and practices.
- **Collaboration**: We believe in the power of partnerships, both within Indigenous communities and with public and private sector organizations, to maximize opportunities and benefits for Indigenous businesses.
- **Integrity**:We conduct our business with transparency and accountability, building trust with our partners, clients, and community stakeholders.

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