Underground Construction Foreman

Whissell Contracting Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Foreman to lead underground utilities construction projects. In this dynamic role, you will oversee the installation and maintenance of utility lines, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Your leadership will guide a dedicated team, and your technical expertise will be pivotal in managing complex infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, and a commitment to safety and professional development. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent health, dental, and vision plan

LTD and Life insurance

Safety Incentive Bonus

Retention Bonus

Safety Rewards Programs

Team environment

Commitment to safety

Qualifications

• Experience in underground utility and earthworks construction is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction activities to ensure project specifications are met.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials for optimal productivity.

Skills

Underground Utility Construction

Earthworks Construction

Project Management

Safety Protocols

Team Coordination

Tools

B2W

Bluebeam

Job description

Whissell: Building more than a Job

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Foreman to lead and manage our underground utilities construction projects. In this role, you’ll oversee the installation and maintenance of utility lines, including water, sewer, and storm systems. As the Foreman, you will be responsible for coordinating a team of workers, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and making sure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for managing complex infrastructure projects, we want you on our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities on-site to ensure adherence to project specifications and timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed construction plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
• Review project plans, specifications, and schedules to understand project requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day activities on construction sites, including excavation, grading, compaction, and erosion control, to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Coordinate the allocation of labor, equipment, and materials to optimize productivity, minimize downtime, and achieve project milestones within budgetary constraints.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and support to ensure that work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
• Enforce all safety protocols, regulations, and best practices to maintain a safe work environment for all personnel on-site, conducting regular safety inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
• Monitor work progress and quality standards, conducting inspections and implementing corrective actions as necessary to ensure that workmanship meets or exceeds project requirements.
• Utilize construction management software, including B2W and Bluebeam, for project tracking and documentation.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Train and mentor team members in best practices for construction techniques and safety protocols.
• Prepare reports on project progress, challenges, and solutions for management.

Qualifications

• Underground Utility and Earthworks construction experience are required.
• High attention to detail is required.
• Pay to be determined by skill and experience.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies, OH & S Legislation, and WCB reporting procedures.
• Understand and maintain quality and production standards and work to achieve established production goals.
• Physically able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as required in the construction environment.
• Must have your own transportation.
• Must have own steel-toes safety boots.
• Seasonal, full-time, and weekends.

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Career advancement and professional development.
• Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan.
• LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Opencircle Benefits.
• Safety Incentive Bonus.
• Retention Bonus.
• Safety Rewards Programs.
• Team environment.
• Commitment to safety.

All Whissell employees must undergo a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and submit a valid Driver’s Abstract (issued no more than three months prior) before starting work.

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Experience the Excitement: Join Whissell To Be Part of the team that Safely Achieves the “Best Projects Every Time”!