Sewer Construction Foreperson / Supervisor - Heavy Civil

Rankin Construction Inc - St. Catharines, Niagara

Position Description

Construction Foreman - Heavy Civil

Ongoing recruitment

Rankin Construction Inc. is an innovative and diverse company that has a well-deserved reputation for providing solid and dependable work. The company specializes in a wide range of heavy civil construction projects that include roads, bridges, sewer and water main, marine and renewable energy. We are looking for skilled Foremen to work in Niagara and Hamilton.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the foreman must mainly see to managing the construction site activities he is in charge of.

• Determine, along with the Project Manager, the needs in materials and supplies and issue orders with the procurement and logistics department;

• Coordinate work of subcontractors, the various specialties, and other trades according to the Project Manager’s instructions;

• Supervise, coordinate, and organize the work of construction site employees.

• Train workers and see to their training—construction site procedures, safety rules, emergency measures, etc.;

• Fill out time sheets and list of items and submit them to the payroll department;

• Establish, along with the Project Manager, manpower requirements;

• Establish work methods, in collaboration with the Project Manager, which enable respecting delivery calendars and coordinate activities with other departments;

• Solve work-related issues and recommend measures aiming at increasing productivity;

• Ensure compliance with labor safety standards and monitor it;

• Verify construction site inventory—equipment, tooling, and materials—and properly record.

Qualifications / Skills

5 to 10 years’ experience in Heavy Civil Construction; Road, Water-Sewer, Bridge-Structure, site grading etc…
Problem solving skills and ability to give direction to workers
Ability to physically demonstrate & lead by example
Valid G Drivers License
Excellent writing, oral communication skills.
Continuous Learning

Additional Information

A competitive salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience along with a comprehensive benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Rankin Construction Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please e-mail your resume and cover letter.
Please submit resume to careers@rankinconstruction.ca
or fax to (905)684-2260, or in person to:

20 Corporate Park Drive
Suite 101
St. Catharine's, Ontario

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.