Construction Foreman - Ottawa

seymourpacificdevelopmentsltd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Employee Assistance

Referral program

Wellness benefit

RPP eligibility

Recognition program

Professional development

Job summary

Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. in Ottawa seeks a Construction Foreman to supervise residential multifamily work on a busy site, partnering with the Site Superintendent on budget, schedule and productivity.

You will lead trades, coordinate with contractors, enforce safety, read blueprints, and drive on-site performance to meet deadlines while maintaining high workmanship and team morale. Seymour Pacific offers wages from $31.20 to $39 per hour, extensive benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 5 years of residential, wood frame, multifamily construction experience.
• Knowledge of building techniques, codes, and safety regulations for multi-story apartment buildings.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and architectural schematics.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong organizing and management abilities to meet deadlines.
• Decision-making and taking ownership.
• Commitment to safety and following SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assess competency and provide training to tradespersons/crew.
• Assign and follow up on crew tasks.
• Coordinate with trade contractors for proper sequencing.
• Assist subcontractors in scheduling and provide direction.
• Collaborate with Site Superintendent on budget, schedule, and productivity.
• Identify, address, and resolve issues among crew.
• Set and maintain work standards and behavior expectations.
• Ensure crew compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support Site Superintendent in corrective actions.
• Recommend hires and promotions as requested by Site Superintendent.

Skills

Construction experience

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. is a national leader in land development and residential construction, and we are seeking aConstruction Foreman at our multifamily site. The Foreman will be responsible for the supervision of all construction activities that take place on the work site.The role will work with Site Superintendent on all field aspects of the project budget, schedule, and productivity.

Your contributions to the team:

• Assessing competency and capability of tradespersons/ crew and providing training and coaching
• Assigning and following up on crew tasks
• Coordinate with trade contractors for proper sequencing
• Assist sub-contractors in scheduling their work and provide direction as needed
• Work with Site Superintendent on all field aspects of the project budget, schedule, and productivity
• Recognizing, addressing, and resolving issues or problems among crew
• Setting and maintaining work standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity
• Ensure crew compliance with policies and procedures at all times
• Support Site Superintendent in corrective action where applicable
• Recommending personnel actions such as hiring, and promotions as solicited by the Site Superintendent

What you need to be successful:

• 5years of construction experience in residential, wood frame, multifamily construction
• Demonstrated knowledge of all building techniques, building codes, and safety regulations associated with the construction of multi-story apartment buildings
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and architectural schematics
• Established excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent organizing and management skills to achieve time efficiency and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability in decision making and taking ownership with his action
• Consistently perform all work in a safe manner, following work instructions and/or safe operating procedure

What we offer:

Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive reward. You will be eligible to receive wages starting from $31.20 to $39 per hour, this will be determined by your skill set, education and experience. You will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits program covering:

• Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage (including family)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Yearly health and wellness benefit
• RPP eligibility after 1 year
• Employee recognition program
• In-house professional development opportunities

Why Seymour Pacific?

Seymour Pacific Developments is an industry leader in building multi-family homes with unparalleled speed and efficiency. We develop and build over 1000 units a year by leveraging effective teamwork and industry expertise. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

Seymour Pacific Developments practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.