Foreman

Stretchconstruction; Revelstoke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Speers Construction Inc. in Revelstoke, BC, seeks a Civil General Foreman to oversee daily operations on utility infrastructure projects. You will lead a crew, read drawings, and coordinate with the Superintendent and Project Manager to meet project deliverables.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership, and the ability to work on remote BC sites with a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in civil construction focusing on utility infrastructure.
• Able to work shift work and on remote BC job sites.
• Class 5 license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of civil utilities projects.
• Lead and delegate tasks to the crew and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Superintendent and Project Manager to ensure deliverables.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Leadership

Ability to read drawings

Site layout from survey stakes

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Speers Construction Inc. is a rapidly growing civil construction company in Revelstoke, BC, that is part of Jim Dent Construction. Jim Dent is a long-standing leader in Heavy Civil Construction industry. Speers Construction Inc. has a core focus of building better business through long-term clients and long-term profitability. To achieve this goal, we are looking for people who share our company values.

Company Values

• Positive Attitude


• Dedicated to company success.


• Respectful Team Player


• Adaptable

We are currently looking for a Foreman. The successful candidate will be an individual with strong communication skills and industry knowledge. They will be able to adapt well under pressure, be self-motivated and take direction well. A team approach is mandatory and will require an open-minded and adaptable work ethic. The Civil General Foreman is a role that works collaboratively with the Superintendent and Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the project. This position must have a strong understanding of earthworks, general civil, and both shallow and deep utilities. They must be able to engage a team as a leader but also take direction. They have a proven ability to work with and delegate to other roles. Their experience and industry knowledge will contribute to the ongoing management of the project ensuring deliverables are met.

Expectations

• Experienced in Heavy Civil Construction projects specifically utility infrastructure


• Able to make decisions and direct crew on daily activities


• The creation, maintenance, and management of project schedule


• Able to engage a team, and delegate


• Able to participate and contribute to meetings with all stakeholders and managers of the project


• High degree of comfort with all paperwork, and proficient in digital technology required in managing a job site and regulatory requirements


• Proactive and strategic thinker to reduce any risks in safety, environment, and performance


• Effective problem solver in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Working understanding of Provincial environmental and safety regulations


• Ability to read and interpret drawings.


• Proficient in site lay out from survey stakes.

Beneficial but not required

• Experience in GPS machine control and use of rover, base stations etc.


• Advanced operator of all earth-moving equipment


• Gold Seal certified


• First aid trained


• Pipe fusing certifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Civil Construction specifically in utility infrastructure.


• Able to work shift work and on remote job sites across BC


• Class 5 license