Construction Labor

Lead Hand / Working Foreman – Path to Project Superintendent Unlimited Building Solutions Inc. | Full-Time, Permanent ABOUT UNLIMITED BUILDING SOLUTIONS Unlimited Building Solutions Inc. (UBS) is a Pickering-based general contracting and construction management firm founded in 1999. We deliver a mix of residential and commercial projects, from interior fit-outs and renovations to framing and finishing work for institutional, corporate, and residential clients. We're looking for a Lead Hand / Working Foreman who is comfortable on both residential and commercial job sites and confident in framing and finishing work. You'll be leading the crew day-to-day — making calls on the tools, keeping the job moving, and managing the work directly with your hands when needed. You'll have good judgment about what you can handle on-site and when something needs to go to the Project Manager — schedule risk, scope questions, budget impact, anything that affects the bigger picture. For the right person, this is the entry point to a Project Superintendent position — full ownership of site leadership, client relationships, and project delivery. We'll invest in training and give you more responsibility as you're ready for it. Lead and work alongside the crew on residential and commercial job sites Perform and oversee framing and finish carpentry: layout, structural framing, trim, doors, windows, millwork Keep the job moving — make the calls that need to be made on-site, without waiting around Know when to elevate: flag scope changes, schedule risk, or budget-impacting decisions to the Project Manager Coordinate daily tasks across the crew and any subtrades on-site Maintain a safe site — enforce safety practices, run toolbox talks, follow OHSA requirements Track materials, tools, and equipment needs for the job Keep the Project Manager updated on progress and any issues As you grow into the role: take on more independent project ownership, direct client and property-manager communication, and subtrade coordination across multiple sites 7+ years of hands-on experience in residential and/or commercial construction ~ Strong framing and finish carpentry skills — you can do the work, not just direct it ~ Comfortable reading construction drawings and specs ~ Good judgment about what to decide on-site versus what to bring to your Project Manager ~ Experience leading a small crew or acting as the senior tradesperson on a job ~ Solid understanding of job site safety practices (Working at Heights, WHMIS an asset) ~ Comfortable moving between residential and commercial environments ~ Genuine interest in growing into a site leadership role over time Experience with concrete forming, drywall finishing, or other adjacent trades Red Seal Carpenter certification or equivalent A defined path toward a Project Superintendent position for the right person Steady, varied work across residential and commercial projects Drawing on more than three decades of construction expertise, Unlimited Building Solutions has specialized in General Contracting for a diverse range of institutional, commercial, and residential projects since its establishment in 1999. #