Bridge Construction Foreman / Woman

Highfield Construction; Hunter River; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (vision and dental)

Group insurance benefits

Company matched group RRSP program

Job summary

Highfield Construction seeks a Bridge Construction Foreman/Woman to coordinate and supervise our crew, train new workers, and work with management and sub-contractors to keep projects on schedule. The successful candidate will organize construction schedules, manage staff, and ensure equipment maintenance.

The role requires strong leadership, time management, communication, and project management skills, with experience in commercial construction, marine works, and road/bridge projects across

Qualifications

• Experience in construction is required.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate crews.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule activities.
• Read project plans, drawings, specifications, and blueprints.
• Supervise workers and projects.
• Enforce the proper use of safety gear.
• Monitor attendance of the crew.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions.
• Coordinate work with other project supervisors or managers.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and productivity goals.

Skills

Adaptability

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Working with Others

Critical Thinking

Dependability

Leadership

Team Oriented

Blueprints

Commercial Construction

Job description

Overview

Highfield Construction is looking for a Bridge Construction Foreman/Woman to coordinate and supervise our team of crew members. The successful candidate will be responsible for training new workers and will work closely with management and sub-contractors to coordinate work. They will also create and maintain construction schedules; manage staff; ensure construction equipment is properly maintained; and keep projects on schedule. The candidate should be extremely organized with excellent time management, leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Work Setting

• Various locations across PEI
• Commercial Construction
• Marine works
• Roads and bridges

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice, and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Coordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Read project plans, drawings, specifications, and blueprints
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Supervise workers and projects
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Monitor attendance of the crew
• Emphasize safe use of all tools and equipment
• Enforce the proper use of safety gear, like hard hats and eye-protection

Supervision

• Crews of 3-10 crew members
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Apprentices
• Crane operators
• Heavy equipment operators
• Labourers
• Trades Helpers

Benefits

• Health care plan (includes vision and dental care)
• Group insurance benefits
• Company matched group RRSP program

Experience

Experience in construction is required for this position

Transportation/Travel Information

Must have your own form of transportation

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Tagged as: 72021

Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Dependability
• Leadership
• Team Oriented

Hard Skills:

• Blueprints
• Commercial Construction

Languages:

• English