Electrical Field Foreman

Rising Edge Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods

RRSP-DPSP employer matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Company-paid safety training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is looking for a Field Foreman to oversee on-site construction activities in Edmonton, Canada. In this role, you will lead a small crew, ensure project compliance with standards, and report directly to the Construction Manager.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Construction Management, 5-7 years of experience in construction, and knowledge of medium to high-voltage substation construction. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in medium to high-voltage substation construction is a definite asset.
• Must be able to travel to sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction activities as assigned by the Construction Manager.
• Lead a small on-site crew while ensuring effective project execution.
• Submit progress reports and timesheets for the crew daily.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Construction Management

Safety Regulations

Project Scheduling

Quality Control

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Journeyperson PSE/Electrician designation

Job description

What You'll Do

Directly reporting to the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor, the role of Field Foreman is to manage and oversee specific on-site construction activities as assigned by Construction Manager/Site Supervisor. In this role the Field Foreman is expected to lead a small on-site crew while ensuring project construction is executed effectively and within budget. The Field Foreman is also responsible for submitting progress reports and timesheets for his/her crew to the Construction Manager daily. The Field Foreman is responsible to be the main point of contact for his/her assigned crew. This role is applicable for projects where a Construction Manager/Site Supervisor can no longer effectively oversee large crews or several crews working at remote work faces. (ie. Major projects and/or collector systems)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned construction activities are executed in compliance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, budget, safety and quality requirements and standards
• Ensure all tasks are being completed up to Rising Edge standard, ensure all workers/subcontractors following REG policy, receive work packages daily/weekly that will be pre-built, offer advice on work packages for smooth daily planning, ensure crew is arriving to site on time, keeping breaks within reason and working efficiently,
• Ensure progress reports including crew timesheets are completed and submitted to Construction Manager/Site Supervisor daily
• Be the liaison between the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor and assigned work crew
• Leading by example, support implementation of company's on-site safety policies and procedures. Document and report all injuries, fill out the Notice of Injury/Accident Report and communicate to the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor
• Work closely with the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor to meet project's construction timelines through the efficient use of on-site construction resources, manpower, materials, tools, and equipment
• Maintain quality of workmanship as per the design documents
• Mentor, train and motivate the job-site crew in adopting a culture of safety. Empower crew to remain knowledgeable of company's safety policies and procedures
• Work closely with the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor and the client to review and obtain closure to all RFIs and CO's
• Support internal and external audit and inspection activities
• Keep material organized, pre plan material needed for upcoming tasks, request material that needs to be ordered from the logistics foreman in a timely matter, keep tool trailers and equipment clean, ensure equipment is being scheduled for re-fuelling
• Complete all QA documents each day, ensure photographs are being taken as needed, ensure all return data gets back to quality advisor, review prints to ensure proper standards are being met, ensure safe keeping of all documentation through the day until package is returned to the laydown
• Receive safety package daily of all documentation that needs to be filled out. Complete tail board meetings with crew, ensure safe work practices are being used, complete blue cards, equipment inspections, ensure permits are valid, safety/environmental inspections completed, watch crew members for safe work practises, lead by example, safe keeping of all daily documentation

Additional Information

This position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

Schedule

• Schedule rotations range from 4 days on / 3 days off or 8 days on / 6 days off, 5 days on /2 days off, ect
• Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours per day and 40 hours per week
• Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field or Journeyperson PSE/Electrician designation required
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required
• 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry required
• Experience in medium to high-voltage substation construction a definite asset
• Knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, project scheduling, cost and quality control, engineering drawings a definite asset
• Must be able to travel to sites as required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods
• Overtime opportunities (project dependent)
• Generous paid time off
• RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• Company-paid safety training
• Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation)
• Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
• Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent)
• Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program