Construction General Foreman

Chandos Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Foreman, where your leadership will inspire a passionate team in the construction of impactful projects. You will oversee site activities, manage budgets, and ensure project timelines are met while fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a 100% employee-owned firm that prioritizes innovation and community building. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the construction industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health, dental, and vision care

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Annual salary reviews

Leadership conferences

Employee rewards program

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in construction.
• Must have CTST 2020 certification and be willing to work out of town.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all field and site-specific construction activities.
• Manage budget, schedule, and performance of construction projects.
• Promote sustainable construction practices and minimize environmental impact.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Construction Management

Education

CTST 2020 Certification

Experience in Commercial and Civil Construction

Job description

Join the Chandos crew and make your mark as a General Foreman!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Chandos Construction? We're a team of passionate individuals who believe in equality, entrepreneurship, and having a blast while building amazing things together! Join us and become an owner of our incredible success story!

Perks and Benefits that we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Well-rounded benefits program including health, dental, vision care, and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences for connection and collaboration
• Internal employee rewards program
• Employee referral program
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our culture and hiring process

Job Description

As our General Foreman, you'll be the right-hand to our Superintendent, overseeing all field and site-specific construction activities. You'll manage budget, schedule, performance, and profitability of commercial construction projects while leading and inspiring the Chandos crew on-site. Effective communication is key as you collaborate with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and other field staff.

Your Duties Include:

• Assisting the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for project activities
• Helping to identify and generate requests for information
• Planning, organizing, and managing all site construction manpower and materials
• Completing required documentation, such as logbooks, safety records, and timesheets
• Monitoring productivities throughout the project life cycle and making necessary corrections
• Managing subcontractor relationships to maintain timelines and scope of work
• Promoting sustainable construction practices and minimizing environmental impact

Qualifications

• Commercial and Civil construction experience
• Must have at least 2 years experience as a supervisor
• CTST 2020 required
• Able and willing to work out of town
• Pre-employment physical testing will be required to assess your ability to perform essential job functions, ensuring a safe and effective work environment.
• Infection Control Certification (preferred)

Additional Information

We are Chandos

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage are at our core.

These values reflect our commitment to creating places where everyone belongs, listening and learning from each other to spark ideas and positive change in our industry and community. We are a 100% employee-owned, B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, emphasizing our values in everything we do.

We prioritize continuous improvement and innovative, collaborative building methods to enhance efficiency, social value, and the working experience for everyone.

Our teams build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play, with a focus on building community. We’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Note: Chandos only accepts applications through our portal. Resumes or applications from agencies or consulting firms will be disqualified.