Mechanical Foreperson

Trotter & Morton Building Technologies is a multi-service construction company providing electrical, mechanical and metal work for a wide variety of commercial, civil and industrial building projects.

Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought their high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia 's most iconic structures.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. We are looking to hire hard-working and committed individuals who will contribute to our team of experienced personnel by bringing a willingness to learn and an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. We are currently looking for a Mechanical Foreperson to join our team

Division: Trotter & Morton Building Technologies Alberta

What's In It For You

• Competitive pay rate
• Extensive benefit plan
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• RRSP contributions
• Fun company events and barbeques 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors and public
• Provide constructability input during project engineering where opportunity exists 
• Ensure profitability, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction
• Assist with labour management, develop three-week look-ahead schedules to ensure project milestones are met and resources are optimally allocated
• Develop project master schedule with Project Manager or Construction Manager. Ensure progress follows this master schedule and identify needs and deficiencies in the schedule
• Steward to the project budget and develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy
• Plan and supervise the work on the project including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment and work schedules
• Assume responsibility for productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, project schedule and budget
• Accountable for ensuring that the completed work meets standards and for recommending work processes that will improve productivity and product quality
• Identify other training needs for the crew and facilitate the delivery of that training
• Responsible for facilitating a safe work culture and is accountable for the safety of the crew and must understand the legal liability of the role
• Responsible for ensuring crew members apply the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day
• Conduct “safety tool box” meetings
• Know, understand, communicate and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and programs
• Recognize, address and resolve issues/problems among/between crews
• Collaborate with end-users in occupied buildings to ensure mechanical operations are conducted with minimal disruption to their daily activities
• Accountable for the preparation of reports as required by the employer
• Maintain Superintendent’s log or diary
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills 

•      Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
•       Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
•         Good mathematical and analytical skills
•        Ability to prioritize workloads and utilize planning & time management skills to adhere to strict deadlines
•         Strong oral and written communication skills
•         Ability to lead and foster a positive work environment
•      Foster open communication within team and organization
•      Ability to understand and communicate advanced construction concepts
•      Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word

    Required Experience

• A valid Journeyperson Plumber or Pipefitter certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS)
• Current Standard First Aid certificate
• Previous supervisory experience, usually evidences by 5 years’ experience as a Foreperson

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.