Ventana Special Projects

Position Summary

As a Foreman, you will direct and drive work through our own forces and trade partners on site. You have a strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and practices and a solid understanding of how projects are built. You will bridge the gap between management and field, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and train our next generation of workers. This position has the potential for further growth with Ventana Special Projects.

As a Foreman your key accountabilities will involve:

• Coordinating and delegating tasks and responsibilities to site workers.
• Taking a hands-on approach to site operations, being on the tools, and supporting where needed.
• Interpreting and reviewing shop drawings.
• Understanding and driving the project schedule, key drivers, and critical path.
• Supporting the Superintendent's areas of responsibility including daily site reports, deviations from schedule, and other on-site activities.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring that all procedures are followed and documented.
• Ensuring that quality standards are being met by completing inspections and tracking deficiencies.
• Supervising and mentoring site workers.

As a Foreman your success is dependent on:

• The ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• The ability to build solid long-lasting relationships.
• The ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively.
• A high degree of professionalism and maturity.
• Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks.
• People management skills and growing your leadership skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, PlanGrid or SharePoint is considered an asset.

As a Foreman your experience and qualifications will include:

• A minimum Class 5 BC Driver's License.
• 5+ years of experience in construction.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience working for a trade partner ideally in mass timber or structural steel.
• In-depth overall construction knowledge.
• Working knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations.
• Proven ability to deal with internal forces, trades, architects and engineers.
• Red Seal Carpentry ticket is considered an asset. 
• Construction-related post-secondary courses are considered an asset including negotiation or mediation training, supervisory or management training, construction law or industry ethics training, Occupational First Aid, COR certifications, safety-based certifications.
• Relevant Machine and Safety tickets are considered an asset.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive salary, plus potential bonus
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program
• Matching RRSP
• Paid vacation
• Professional development support
• We get together often for company-wide social events

We have a lot to be proud of at Ventana Construction.  As a full-service construction partner, our goal is to deliver the best building and the best service possible for our clients. Our tag line, "Relationships to build on" is a philosophy that we truly believe in, and we encourage our team to practice every day. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a collaborative work environment. The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Ventana. Being a part of Ventana means working on a variety of interesting projects including breweries and recreation complexes, working with a supportive team, and being proud to say, "we built that".