Shallow Utilities Foreman

15 hours ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada North Star Contracting Full time

Our Shallow Utilities division is an approved City of Calgary contractor with a variety of city projects in its portfolio. Each member of North Star's management team has over 25 years of solid industry experience, guaranteeing the highest quality of product and service. North Star has proven itself to be a successful deep utility service company capable of handling any large-scale project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review scope of work with superintendent and execute key functions, while also performing hands on tasks.
  • Assist superintendent with organizing and coordinating the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors and equipment.
  • Ability to effectively lead, mentor and motivate crew while demonstrating team values and work ethic.
  • Schedule equipment and manpower needs with superintendent
  • Ensure all applicable environmental regulations are adhered to throughout the construction process.
  • Attending project closeout meeting to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Document all pertinent project information, including site conditions, employee issues, and changes in scope of work.
  • Review grade sheets for accuracy.
  • Review and submit electronic timesheets daily.
  • Behave in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, their co-workers and others on the work sites.
  • Reports unsafe work, unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor and participates in the investigative process.
  • Attends and participates in toolbox and safety committee meetings as scheduled.
  • Comply with established company policies and procedures and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Foreman position.
  • Shallow utility experience within the City of Calgary is preferred.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, schedules and costing reports.
  • Thorough understanding of construction procedures and safety practices.
  • A strong technical computer capability using mobile devices is preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of proper equipment utilization, operation and maintenance.
  • Understanding of contracts, asset utilization and costing.
  • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS2020) Certification.
  • Ground Disturbance.
  • Confined Space.
  • Valid First Aid.
  • Must have Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean current drivers abstract.
  • Must have own transportation with strong knowledge of Calgary and surrounding area.
  • Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Strong work ethic with demonstrated dedication and reliability.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Must be able to work as a member of a greater team.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

  • Must be available to work long hours including evenings and weekends during busy season
  • Must be able to work in variable weather conditions (extreme cold and heat)
  • Must have CSA-approved safety boots.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Experience:

  • Construction: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (required)
  • CSTS (required)

Work Location: In person

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