General Foreman

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><strong>Merit Ontario</strong> is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our talent specialists provide recruitment services and customized solutions to find quality candidates.<br><br><strong>Job Description:</strong><br />Our member company is looking to hire a <strong>General Foreman</strong>, to join their team in <strong>Port Colbourne, ON. </strong>Reporting to the Project Manager, the Working General Foreman will be responsible to lead construction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget; embracing the role of being the company’s key on-site representative. They will work closely with the Project Management team. As a General Foreman, your role is to oversee the functions noted in bold below. A summary of responsibilities within each function are also outlined.<br><br><strong>Safety</strong><br /><ul><li>Ensure all safety requirements are followed and met, striving for zero safety incidents</li><li>Review Job Hazard Analysis’ completed by the appropriate Project Manager/Operations Support Specialist at the start of each project</li><li>Complete a worksite safety inspection on a weekly basis and submit for review</li><li>Assist JHSC reps and MOL inspectors during jobsite inspections</li><li>Abide by, and ensure all site personnel abide by the company’s H&S Manual, as well as the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects</li><li>Report any jobsite injury and/or illness in an immediate manner to the Operation Support Specialist and Project Manager</li></ul><strong>Overall Management of Project</strong><br /><ul><li>Manage overall day-to-day operations on the jobsite</li><li>Understand the project scope, budget and schedule</li><li>Identify short, mid and long-term resource requirements for the project and make proper arrangements to ensure they are available on a timely basis</li><li>Lead and coordinate all activities related to employees, subcontractors, client staff and suppliers</li><li>Appoint a Supervisor for any period in which you are stepping away from the project</li><li>Ensure the proper level of quality is maintained while also attaining the milestones and financial goals of the project</li><li>Record all project related activities within such items as the Supervisor Log Book and the Weekly Job Report</li><li>Submit accurately completely paperwork to Project Manager on a timely basis</li><li>Ensure all company-owned equipment and tools are signed out, available, in good working order, properly stored and finally signed back in</li></ul><strong>Communication</strong><br /><ul><li>Detailed, on-going, timely communications with Project Management (before shift, at breaks, etc.)</li><li>Project related communication with the client, based on Project Manager’s instructions</li><li>Project related communications with subcontractors and suppliers</li><li>Communicate to site staff on an ongoing basis (site talks, disciplinary action, coaching and training, etc)</li></ul><strong>Leadership</strong><br /><ul><li>Champion company procedures, policies and initiatives to improve operations</li><li>Assess employee performance and provide feedback to the Vice President of People and Culture</li><li>Participate in quarterly employee evaluations, providing timely and relevant feedback</li><li>Maintain any company provided vehicle in clean, properly serviced and presentable order</li></ul><strong>Qualifications</strong><br /><ul><li>5+ years of successful General Foreman experience within the construction industry</li><li>Strong technical background and aptitude</li><li>Willingness to continually develop self and others</li><li>An ability to effectively develop strong relationships with clients, fellow team members and suppliers</li><li>An ability to coach, mentor, motivate, direct and supervise team members</li><li>Strong communication and listening skills</li><li>High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency</li><li>Ability to work well individually and as part of a team</li></ul><strong>**This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the role. Other job-related duties may be assigned on an ongoing basis.</strong></p></p>