Civil Foreman

Beedie; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Learning and development support

Paid time for volunteering

Job summary

Beedie is looking for a Construction Manager in Burnaby to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple construction sites. The successful candidate will ensure safety, manage subcontractors, and collaborate with the project team for successful project execution. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in mid-size construction projects, preferably with a focus on earth and civil works. The salary ranges from $88,000 to $100,000, with additional benefits including bonuses, health coverage, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in mid-size construction projects focused on earth and civil works.
• Knowledge of road work is an asset.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain the construction schedule with the project team.
• Demonstrate leadership in health and safety compliance.

Skills

Construction project management

Team management

Communication skills

Earth moving equipment knowledge

Construction planning

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of multiple construction sites, supervising multiple subcontractors, and promoting company policies. The successful candidate will play an integral role in implementing the project plan and schedule, ensuring safety, quality control, and delegating work to field staff, contractors and various trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities for multiple construction sites. This primarily includes: reviewing civil works undertaken by civil contractors to ensure their work complies with drawings and specifications; and monitoring civil contractor progress to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Work with other Beedie personnel, engineers, and contractors to do value engineering, work planning, scheduling and rough budgeting.
• Develop, maintain, and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with project team; ensures project milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Review of grading, civil and preload drawings with the ability to do basic layouts.
• Issue material and services purchase orders and confirm receipt of materials and return of equipment. Responsible for ensuring that all materials delivered to site are in accordance to standards and specifications.
• Supervise field employees and subcontractors to plan and perform work efficiently and ensure their extra work orders (EWO) and timesheets are accurately coded.
• Continuously alert for situations that are not progressing productively and for opportunities to improve project performance.
• Support Land Development General Superintendent as needed for project specific needs.
• Maintain a library of progress photos and reports for assigned projects.
• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project. Apply the requirements of the Health and Safety Program to promote overall compliance of Beedie Construction standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive experience with mid-size construction projects with focus on earth and civil works
• Experience with road work is an asset
• First‑hand knowledge of earth moving equipment (excavator, dozer, and trucks) with the ability to match the right equipment with the job, understand efficiencies and productivity rates.
• Working experience & knowledge of construction planning, methodology, productivity analysis, QA processes and HSE procedures.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written & presentation, in English language are required.
• Excellent team management skills, ability to mentor, delegate, direct work of others.

Salary: $88,000 - $100,000 a year

The annual base pay range for this position will be based on the desired experience level for this role. Additionally, Beedie recognizes exceptional individual and team performance through our pay‑for‑performance bonus program. Factors that contribute to pay decisions include: relevant business and candidate factors such as market location, education, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and organizational needs. The base salary and bonus are just a few key components of the overall compensation at Beedie. We also provide generous learning and development support, comprehensive group health benefits, vacation, maternity leave top‑up, RRSP matching, paid time for volunteering, and more...