Carpenter Foreman- CANA Services Ltd.

Cana Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

RRSP

Annual fitness incentive

Job summary

CANA Construction is seeking a Foreman to assist the Superintendent in the successful execution of our Calgary projects. You will lead field crews, coordinate with subcontractors, and uphold CANA Safety standards to ensure on-time delivery and quality results.

The role demands strong leadership, hands-on field experience, and a commitment to safety above all else. Procore familiarity is preferred, along with ability to manage multiple trades and maintain thorough daily reporting.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Carpenter preferred; other project/construction management experience considered.
• 2-5 years of commercial construction within a supervisory role.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem solving, scheduling, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure subcontractors and own forces work safely, quickly, and efficiently on site; coordinate field forces and respond to queries.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to meet project schedules and milestones.
• Review scope of work for own forces and subtrades; supervise field activities and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Attend subcontractor site meetings; maintain site cleanliness and safety procedures.

Skills

Journeyman Carpenter

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Procore

Tools

Procore

Job description

CANA has been arespected and trusted service provider in Alberta for over 80 years. Over thoseyears, we have developed a reputation for delivering projects safely, on budgetand on schedule. We provide quality design and construction strategies and solutionsto our clients using a think-straight, talk-straight, do-it-right-once approachwith no surprises. We’re known for some of the city’s most iconic buildingsincluding the Saddledome, Taylor Family Digital Library, Bella Concert Hall atMount Royal University, and the ATCO Commercial Centre. Come join a companywhere you can be involved in the next iconic project to help shape the Calgaryskyline for the future.

CANA Construction is part of an exciting,challenging, and evolving industry that offers a great foundation for arewarding career. As leaders in the Construction Industry our resume includes amyriad of projects ranging from small facility renovations tocommercial/industrial complexes, aviation hangars, recreation and sportsfacilities, educational institutions, and high-rise buildings.

THE ROLE

The Foremanwill work under the direction of the Superintendent to assist with thesuccessful execution of the project through understanding of scope and beingactively engaged in the management of own forces and subtrade work and be oneof the key individuals responsible for Safety on site and implementing the CANASafety Program. A construction foreman has a solid background in the field.Your leadership skills and your extensive experience have earned you theability to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. You must bewell-organized and favor safety above everything else.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Toensure that all subcontract forces as well as our own forces, work as safely,quickly, and efficiently as possible on site.This includes scheduling and coordinating subcontract field forces andmaking sure that all queries asked are responded to.
• Workwith Superintendent and other site staff in executing work in accordance withproject schedule. Supply information toupdate and monitor schedule to ensure that milestones are met.
• Review and understand the scope ofwork and responsibilities of own forces and subtrade scopes of work. Coordinateand supervise field activities involving multiple trades to ensure work iscompleted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules,qualitystandards, and cost expectations. Identify and addressconflicts, resource requirements, and work sequencing issues to maintainproductivity and project progress.
• Attendsubcontractor site meetings and be engaged in active communication on site.Ensure that the site is kept clean, and all work is done in a safe manner.Material and equipment are to be well managed and tracked.
• Reviewthe Specifications and design documents, including shop drawings to ensure thatwork is carried out in accordance with them. Ensure that all changes to thecontract are incorporated into the work on site.
• Completedetailed Daily reports file as required on the project, including manpower,temperature, weather, incidents implementation of corrective action, hazardassessments, hot work permits, daily tasks completed, concrete volumes and mixdesigns, including copies of the pour slips, other material deliver andshipping information.
• Coordinatethe delivery of materials and equipment on site, including assisting withbooking of cranes, hoists and loading areas as required. Oversee the trackingof rental returns and manage inventory logs.
• CompleteSafety documentation, Daily Hazard assessments and FLHAs, be engaged with siteinspections and site investigations, hold trades and workforce to a highstandard of safety, hold yourself to the highest standard. Enforce CANA Safetypolicy on site.
• Playclose attention to scaffold, fall arrest and any overhead conditions on site.
• Manageand oversee winter heat and hoarding ensure that gas lines are checked and insafe condition.
• Effectivelymanaging crew time and tasks (including start, finish, and break times).
• Effectivelytrack, enter, and submit daily manpower time entries.
• Ensuresite is safe and secure at the end of every shift.

YOU WILL NEED

• JourneymanCarpenter preferred; other project/construction management experienceconsidered.
• 2-5 years ofcommercial construction within a supervisory role.
• Possessstrong communication, leadership, integration, problem-solving, interfacing,scheduling, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficientin various software programs such as Procore, to implement the day-to-day siteoperations (drawings, deficiency lists, RFI’s, etc.).
• Effectiveness in the areas ofconstruction safety and productivity, contractor management, constructionplanning and execution, project organization and construction project controls.
• Labour relations expertise in bothunion and non-union environments an asset.
• Professional conductwith both internal and external customers
• Demonstrateacommitment to all facets of the role while working towards the achievement ofcompany goals and objectives.
• Awarenessofpolicies and procedures and fellow team members within the organization
• Have a good understanding and/or ability to find information as needed in the OH&S regulations.

WHAT WE PROVIDE YOU

• Competitivesalary, Benefits, RRSP, annual fitness incentive

Ownedand operated by the Simpson Family, CANA has provided reliable and trustedservice for three generations. Our dependability has been recognized with ourmembership as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies since 2002. CANA’ssuccess over the past seven decades has been largely due to the passion anddedication of our employees. We are built on the strength of our people. Wehire the very best employees; ones that bring a high level of enthusiasm and commitmentwith them to work each and every day.