Grade Foreperson

BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join our Operations Team as a Grade Foreperson in the Fraser Valley Area.

JOB PURPOSE

The Grade Foreperson is the first in command under the supervision of the Superintendent and oversees the execution of work on the job site.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Site Operation

• Ensure work order and all necessary information is provided prior to commencing work
• Review work orders and fully understand the scope of work and timelines
• Review project requirements (quantities, cost codes, production rate, drawings …) with Superintendent
• Perform or verify project survey/layout as necessary
• Monitor material quantities and production rates on a continuous basis
• Capable of constructing curb & gutter, sidewalk, CB / MH installation/adjustment, grading operations, cut/fill slopes, excavations, retaining walls, etc.
• Reinforce the disciplinary program
• Oversight and review minimize costs and optimize efficiency

Coordinate/Schedule Onsite Work

• Inform all workers on site of the schedule
• Lead/organize/give specific instructions to the crew on a daily basis, as tasks may vary day to day on a job site. Organize what is needed for the work site, such as trucks, equipment, materials, and sub-contractors (flaggers, surveyors, utility subcontractors,…) quality requirements are met
• Supervise all aspects of the daily and weekly operations
• Monitor work progress and ensure scheduled deadlines are met

Quality of Work

• Ensure quality requirements are met
• Address/Correct all deficiencies as early as possible. Communicate all deficiencies with Superintendent
• Report deficiencies through the NCR process

Training and Development

• Monitor, train and develop crew members
• Ensure new/young workers are trained prior to complete the New Worker Program

Equipment Management

• Provide all necessary material/equipment to operators to perform daily equipment maintenance
• Ensure equipment operators perform daily maintenance, fueling, greasing, fluid level checks, and overall condition checks of equipment on a daily basis
• Ensure operators complete detailed DFERS on a daily basis/Ensure vehicle drivers complete detailed Pre-trips on a daily basis
• Communicate equipment issues and breakdowns with the equipment department

Reporting and Record Keeping

• Complete Daily Quantity Reports and Extra Work Orders on a daily basis
• Prepare and submit accurate Papyrus timesheets on a daily basis
• Keep daily notes of work site activities, conversations, issues, and specific instructions in a diary

Site Safety

• Maintain safety and liability awareness at all times.
• Lead daily work plans with crews
• Conduct detailed monthly site safety inspections.
• Ensure all crew members wear and maintain PPE as required
• Follow safety procedures per company OH&S manual and WorkSafeBC Regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications

• Heavy a strong and growing knowledge of utilities/construction activities and processes
• Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
• Ability to read and interpret site plans/blueprints and look up specifications from MoTI / MMCD
• Ability to organize all field aspects needed on-site to begin and complete a job
• Possess general computer skills
• Ability to measure and calculate length, surface, volumes, and quantities
• Ability to perform field project layout from drawings and cut sheets
• Ability to use a laser level, calculate elevations, and layout elevations
• Have a working knowledge of all the equipment on site
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong communication skills with clients and the public
• A desire to learn and teach; a passion to excel and to strive to get the most out of employeesWHMIS
• Occupational First aid Level 1
• Traffic Control Person Training
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue
• Grader Operation (for Foreperson/Grader Operator)
• Papyrus Training and Intelex Training

Desirable Qualifications

• Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
• Survey Course (Union/BCIT)
• Public Works Course (BCIT)
• Construction Management Courses
• Occupational First aid Level 2
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue (May be mandatory on some projects)
• Fall Protection (May be mandatory on some projects)
• Hoisting & Rigging
• Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE

A Grade Foreperson’s role requires flexibility, as the candidate will need to oversee and manage construction activities on small to medium road/parking projects in the Fraser Valley Area. 

Pay: From $45.50 per hour

Location: Project Across the Fraser Valley Area

Entity

BA Blacktop, part of VINCI Construction Canada, was founded in the Province of British Columbia in 1956. We have grown to become a major general contractor and design-builder, with a progressive and multi-disciplined group of companies delivering specialized paving, concrete, milling, reclaiming and recycling services, as well as multi-span bridge construction and innovative concrete structure solutions to clients throughout British Columbia.