Formwork Carpenter

Pagnotta Industries; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, family-run organization that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling career as a Concrete Foreman/Forewoman. In this role, you will lead a team in executing challenging construction projects, ensuring safety and quality throughout the process. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment, you will be recognized for your hard work and dedication. Enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to build your future in a rewarding and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Cellphone Allowance

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

RRSP Matching

Year-Round Full-Time Work

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a construction foreman with a strong understanding of construction procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement tasks set by the Superintendent and instruct carpenters and apprentices.
• Inspect formwork and oversee concrete pouring and curing processes.

Skills

Construction Management

Blueprint Reading

Team Leadership

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Concrete Pouring and Curing

Problem-Solving

Manual Dexterity

Communication Skills

Mathematical Aptitude

Education

Journeyperson Trade Ticket

High School Diploma

Tools

Scaffolding Equipment

Crane Operation

Construction Tools

Job description

CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES

Do you want to be a part of a close-knit, family-run organization where management appreciates and recognizes your hard work and values your input? If you are ready for a financially rewarding yet challenging position that promotes personal and professional growth, keep reading!

Pagnotta Inc. is a mid-sized, full-service provider of concrete, construction and tower crane and hoist services with job sites located throughout Western Canada. We are dedicated to providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. To learn more, visit www.pagnotta.ca or click here to view a short video about our company culture and values.

We are currently recruiting a Concrete Foreman/Forewoman to assist our Concrete division with fast-paced, challenging projects in Dawson Creek, BC. The Foreman/Forewoman will report to the Site Superintendent.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, negotiable and based on experience
• Cellphone allowance
• Employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings
• Year-round, full-time work
• Opportunities for advancement - wage increases and promotions regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard, and take pride in producing quality work

Duties/Responsibilities

• Implementing tasks set by the Superintendent
• Instruction of carpenters and apprentices in tasks and duties
• Inspection of all formwork before pouring
• Formwork, both loose form and gang form assembly
• Concrete pouring and curing
• Scaffold erection for both deck formwork and working scaffold
• Verifying layout, grades, plumb, and position of concrete components
• Able to read and comprehend blueprints
• Able to read and comprehend all shop drawings; reinforcing, structural steel, elevator
• Coordination of labor and carpenters to assigned construction path
• Instruct/participate/enforce all company, provincial, federal, safety regulations and policies
• Assist all trades in their work with components to be cast in concrete
• Efficient use of crane and equipment time
• Allotment of manpower to tasks to achieve steady flow of work
• Assist in the tracking and ordering of materials and on-site storage
• Maintain a clean and safe site
• Attend meetings and communicate with general contractor and trades
• Comply with all environmental protection regulations

Working Conditions

• Long term, steady, year-round work
• Overtime for those who want it
• Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one ½ hour unpaid lunch break per day
• Working at heights

Competencies

• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Positive attitude towards safety
• Punctual and reliable
• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn
• Manual dexterity, mechanically inclined, physically fit
• Proven experience as construction foreman
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OH&S guidelines
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and report effectively
• Aptitude in math
• Problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with safe work procedures, safety regulations, valid first aid ticket an asset
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) considered an asset

Requirements

• High-rise construction experience would be considered an asset
• Fall Protection ticket considered an asset (we can provide)
• WHMIS 2015 required (we can provide)
• Journeyperson trade ticket and a minimum of 5 years experience is a plus

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.