Pre-construction Foreman

**The Company**

In business since 2004, **Escape Fire Protection Ltd. **is a well-established sprinkler-system contractor with long-term, high-profile projects throughout the lower mainland. Being one of the most sought-after installation companies with a strong industry presence and a positive reputation, we are adding a new role to our Sprinkler Division...

**The Perks**
- Comprehensive extended health & dental benefits, including vision
- Competitive compensation packages
- **Company vehicle + gas card**:

- Paid tuition for continuing education
- Sponsorship for apprentices
- **Cell phone allowance**:

- Complete on-the-job mentorship
- **Company-provided tablet**:

- Regular, company-wide events
- **Paid vacation / time-off**:

- Plenty of room for growth within the company

**The Opening(s)**
- **Pre-Construction Foreman** - an independent role to ensure the successful preparation of job sites for the installation of fire sprinkler systems. Reporting directly to the Field Superintendent, this position has plenty of room for growth, a fast-paced environment and the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders - both within EFP, and externally.

**Areas of Accountability**
- Install sleeves and cans for fire sprinkler penetrations through concrete and block walls.
- Prepare job sites for fire sprinkler installation, ensuring optimal conditions for project execution.
- Stay current and review job site pour schedules, adapting as needed.
- Liaise with design team to prepare sleeving drawings, aligning with site concrete schedules.
- Maintain contact and coordinate with general contractors and various sub-trades on each job site.
- Coordinate with our fabrication shop manager and designer to arrange pre-fabricated pipe delivery.
- Pre-load materials & pipes in active construction sites with the use of the site crane.
- Coordinate dates, crane time & locations for the delivery of materials.
- Actively manage future jobs until we begin full-time installation.
- Assist with stocklisting, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

**The Qualifications**
- Valid driver’s license
- 3+ years reading and interpreting construction drawings
- 3+ years of canning and sleeving

**The Hours of Work**
- Full-Time, Permanent
- Monday to Friday
- 8-hour shifts
- Please note that compensation is dependent on experience / schooling completed._
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $35.00-$42.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Please describe your experience with canning and sleeving.

**Experience**:

- canning and sleeving: 3 years (preferred)
- reading and interpreting construction drawings: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person