Foreman - Water and Sewer – Fort McMurray

Sureway Construction; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is hiring a Foreman for their Water and Sewer division in Fort McMurray. This full-time, seasonal position requires strong leadership skills and a minimum of five years of experience in construction management. You will oversee various staff and resources to ensure project efficiency and compliance with safety standards, while also providing a positive work culture. A retention bonus is available for qualifying candidates.

Benefits

Benefits

RRSP/TFSA Matching

Options for living accommodations

Daily allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as Foreman in water/sewer installations.
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures and OHS guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of Urban Subdivision grading.

Responsibilities

• Allocate daily responsibilities and supervise work crews.
• Ensure adequate manpower and resources are available.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology degree/diploma

Tools

Heavy Equipment Knowledge

Job description

Overview

Foreman - Water and Sewer – Fort McMurray

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location: Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

2025 Season 5% RETENTION BONUS (*as per qualifying requirements)

**Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided**

Requirements:

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Foreman - Water and SewerResponsibilities:

• Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews and ensure the crew has all required tools for their work, including PPE and emergency response measures.
• Assess and confirm, through documentation, crew competency.
• Identify equipment and labor resource requirements for task and their utilization.
• Adhere to project and company environmental considerations.
• Complete daily activity reports/daily logs.
• Work with project management to schedule and coordinate work tasks.
• Coordinate with other Foremen of subcontractors as required on the jobsite.
• Coordinate with shallow utility locaters when on the jobsite and ensure the crew clearly understands where all buried utilities are.
• Submit progress reports to ensure that the project is on track with deadlines that have been set out in the contract. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Take corrective action to mitigate immediate hazards.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare associated support documentation immediately.

• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Foreman - Water and Sewer Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Foreman, with experience in water/sewer installations, subdivision servicing, roadway construction and urban renewal projects.
• In depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OHS guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
• Excellent organizational and leadership with the ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Must have extensive knowledge of "Urban" Subdivision grading or Industrial.
• Recognizes and understands the safe operation of heavy equipment and material handling.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be a team player.
• Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology degree/diploma considered an asset.
• The following training courses would be considered an asset: Leadership for Safety Excellence, Prime Contractor, CSTS-09,Ground Disturbance Level 2, H2S Awareness and WHMIS

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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