Employee-Owned General Foreman Construction Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

RRSP matching

Health and dental benefits

Employee-owned culture

Recognition program

Job summary

Chandos seeks a General Foreman to support the Superintendent in field and site construction activities, including budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability on commercial projects. You will communicate with the Superintendent, Project Manager and field staff to guide Chandos teams in the field.

The role requires a Red Seal and/or technical diploma, 5+ years in commercial construction, blueprint reading ability, and willingness to travel or work out of town.

Qualifications

• Journeyman trade certification with Red Seal and/or technical diploma.
• Gold Seal is considered an asset.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Able to read blueprints and plans; understands construction trades.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent by providing leadership for project activities.
• Identify RFIs and manage site manpower and materials.
• Complete documentation such as daily logs, safety records, timesheets, and invoices.
• Monitor productivity and adjust to maximize gains and minimize losses.
• Manage subcontractor relationships to meet schedule and scope.
• Support landfill diversion and sustainable site practices.

Skills

Journeyman certification

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Delegation

Field supervision

Education

Red Seal certification

Technical diploma

Job description

Chandos seeks a General Foreman to support the Superintendent in field and site construction activities, including budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability on commercial projects. You will communicate with the Superintendent, Project Manager and field staff to guide Chandos teams in the field.

The role requires a Red Seal and/or technical diploma, 5+ years in commercial construction, blueprint reading ability, and willingness to travel or work out of town.