Construction - General Foreperson

Northland Properties; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Properties seeks a Foreperson to oversee daily site operations in Ontario, ensuring efficient project completion and on-time delivery. You will read blueprints, supervise trades, and manage tools and materials in advance, coordinating crews and enforcing safety standards.

Responsibilities include producing schedules, monitoring attendance, budgeting, and adapting to scope changes while supporting team development and company culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a supervisory construction role.
• Strong carpentry, plumbing and electrical knowledge.
• Experience in hotel and restaurant construction and renovations.
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
• Knowledge of OSH guidelines and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at a worksite to ensure efficient project completion.
• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of the crew.
• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans, allocating general and daily responsibilities.
• Supervise and train workers and tradespeople.
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
• Interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget.
• Ensure construction work meets established standards and specifications.
• Adapt to changes in project scope, timelines, or requirements, effectively communicating these changes to the project team and adjusting work schedules and plans as needed.
• Review and enforce on-site safety regulations throughout all stages, including reviewing JHA for compliance and safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and waste management.
• Support the growth and development of company culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

OSH guidelines

Trade knowledge

Job description

The Foreperson will be responsible for overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in an efficient manner, assisting in managing construction schedules, coordinating crew activities, overseeing the requirement of tools and materials required for the job three months in advance, and maintaining performance and quality standards. Your key duties will include:

• Oversee daily operations at a worksite to ensure efficient project completion.
• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of the crew.
• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans, allocating general and daily responsibilities.
• Supervise and train workers and tradespeople.
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
• Assist with recruitment.
• Interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget.
• Provide technical assistance to field staff and coordinate project requirements with various team members, including the Site Superintendent, Project Coordinator, Designer, and Fabrication Shop.
• Oversee and ensure the timely procurement, delivery, and storage of construction materials and equipment.
• Ensure construction work meets established standards and specifications, conducting inspections and taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Resolve problems when they arise, addressing concerns and providing regular updates on progress to managers.
• Adapt to changes in project scope, timelines, or requirements, effectively communicating these changes to the project team and adjusting work schedules and plans as needed.
• Review and enforce on-site safety regulations throughout all stages, including reviewing individual crew daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for compliance and attending weekly crew safety meetings to promote engagement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices, implementing measures to minimize environmental impact and managing waste disposal.
• Support the growth and development of company culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• 3 years of working experience in similar roles
• Strong carpentry, plumbing, and electrical knowledge.
• Previous experience in Hotel and Restaurant Construction and Renovations.
• in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints.