The Foreman will be responsible for the overall performance of the Construction Labourer’s in the Construction Division. This includes assisting in selecting, training, and evaluating performance staff, scheduling and planning, achieving desired results in Productivity, Estimation, Job Costing, and maintaining a safe, customer friendly environment. This position reports directly to the Project Manager. The Construction Foreman will be the main contact for the costumer and act as the Company liaison between the Costumers and Staff. The Construction Foreman will be responsible for; executing site layout and set grades as per plans, basic carpentry skills, forming and pouring a variety of concrete products such as concrete pads /steps, curbing /sidewalks, etc. Should know how to set grade and compact bases for interlock /flagstone /retaining walls. Manage the execution of the construction project and report to project manager with next day’s plan and materials to ensure smooth and efficient completion of jobs. Delegate tasks to the appropriate crew members in order to complete jobs efficiently. Able to hold crew members accountable in a professional manner for mistakes or rework. Ensure quality and efficiency are balanced while meeting deadlines. Complete paperwork if applicable on a daily basis and hand in to office. Ensure all crew members are following company safety policies and regulations. Maintain and enforce standards of cleanness and organization at job site as well with company truck, tools and yard areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day to day work activities of a landscape Construction crew
- Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew member to assist in the completion of the project
- Participate in recruitment activities by conducting secondary interviews with potential job candidates
- Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Conduct workplace/jobsite inspections
- Carry out accident/incident investigations
- Provide information to workers of all actual and potential hazards in the workplace
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
- Perform employee health and safety observations
- Correct substandard acts or conditions and commend employee health and safety performance
- Complete and submit all required paperwork on a weekly basis, including: daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.
- Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a weekly basis
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 3-5 year experience in the landscape/Construction industry
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Has knowledge of written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for the protection of a worker and ensures workers are knowledgeable about their health and safety-related roles and responsibilities
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Time management skills
- Must possess a valid “G” driver’s license, “DZ – AZ” is an asset.
- Work hours 6a.m. - 6p.m.
· HEO card is an asset
· Also must have a smart phone or data enabled devise for communication and reporting, example, emails and electronic time sheets
· Must have own reliable vehicle to get to Pickering for 6 am (Brock Rd and 407)
· Must wear company uniform and be well presentable
Benefits include:
· Be part of a cutting edge company that is constantly growing and room for advancement within the company.
· Competitive wages based on experience..
· Year round work, no layoffs for hard working individual.
· Health, dental and some other benefits after 3 months.
· Daily overtime, vacation pay.
· Pension matching after 1-year of employment.
Gray’s landscaping is a Pickering based, growing landscape contracting company and we are looking to add to our professional team of employees. Gray’s does everything from commercial landscape maintenance to commercial landscape construction and is breaking into the environmental landscape green industry. We are looking for full time employees that want to move up the company ladder and help the company grow. There is lots of room for advancement at Gray’s!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pickering, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
