Heavy Civil Foreman

ARCP; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy civil construction company based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Foreman. The role involves directing construction workers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating daily site activities. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience, a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, and the ability to work in a team environment. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a supportive management team.

Benefits

Competitive wages based on experience

Company Vehicle

Medical & Dental Benefits

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a construction setting.
• Experience in excavation, flatworks, concrete, asphalt paving, or grading.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct people, equipment, and resources on construction sites.
• Communicate with the Superintendent and Project Managers regarding issues.
• Organize and coordinate daily activities of crew members and equipment.
• Plan work efficiently and effectively.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Monitor and manage employee attendance.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excavation or flatworks

Teamwork

Reliability

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a large heavy civil construction company specializing in excavation and flatworks, pipeline placement, concrete placement, and asphalt paving. Our team has had tremendous growth in the last year and we are excited to keep expanding. We are looking to hire an experienced Heavy Civil Foreman to join our growing team. We have lots of exciting projects on the go and coming up soon in the HRM area! Reporting to the Superintendent and Project Management Team, this position is responsible for directing and managing all on-site construction workers and equipment, enforcing the company’s directions, policies, procedures, and safety standards, while meeting construction deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a construction setting.


• Experience in either excavation or flatworks, pipe, concrete, asphalt paving, or grading.


• Able to work in a team environment and provide guidance to your crew.


• Must be reliable and punctual.


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Foremen are responsible to lead and direct people, equipment, and resources on ARCP construction sites.


• Engage in open communication with the Superintendent and Project Managers and report any issues that could affect the project.


• Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, and equipment.


• Plan work in an efficient and effective manner.


• Read and interpret project plan and specifications.


• Monitor and manage employee attendance.


• Monitor the behaviours, attitudes, and actions of their crew member to ensure they do not impact the safety of themselves or their co-workers.


• Ensure equipment is properly maintained. This includes cleaning and greasing as required.

Site Safety

Foremen are directly responsible for ensuring all tasks are performed at minimum in accordance with OHS regulatory requirements.

These include and are not limited to:

• excavating and trenching


• confined space


• working from heights


• working in or around roads and vehicle traffic


• working in the vicinity of powerlines

We offer

• Competitive wages based on experience.


• Company Vehicle.


• Medical & Dental Benefits.


• Friendly and respectful management team that will help you succeed.

ARCP has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from members of Designated Groups and the 2SLBGTQ+ community in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form or your resume.