General Foreman

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives,youbenefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and
driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose.Job Description
The General Foreman aids the Superintendent in managing all field and site-specific construction activities, including budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability of commercial construction projects. This person must be able to communicate effectively with the Superintendent, Project Manager and other field staff. The General Foreman is responsible for helping to provide direction and lead Chandos staff in the field.Assist the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for all project activities and tasks, ensuring project outcomes are delivered successfully and in compliance with all contracts and client needsAssist the Superintendent to identify and generate requests for informationAssist the Superintendent in planning, organizing and managing all site construction manpower and materials, including site layout and setupAssist the Superintendent with completion of required documentation, including: superintendent’s daily log, safety documentation, timesheets, invoices, labour quantities, packing slips, purchase orders, and site photosAssist the Superintendent to monitor productivities throughout the project life cycle for potential opportunities and losses. Make corrections to maximize gains and mitigate against lossesManage subcontractor relationships within assigned projects to maintain timelines and scope of work, and meet contact obligationsMaximize landfill waste diversion on all projects, and manage construction sites in a sustainable fashion, continuously minimizing Chandos’ impact on the environmentQualifications
Journeyman trade certification with Red Seal and/or Technical diplomaGold Seal is considered an assetLeadership training and safety certificates are recommended.Five or more years of commercial construction experience.Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, field drawings, and plans.An understanding of all construction trades and techniques.Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace regulations, ordinances, legislation and building codes.Travel to site and off-site locations is required.May be required to work out of town.Will be working both indoors and outdoors.Will be exposed to potential hazards and conditions of the construction site.As this is a supervisory role, hours of work, and days of work may vary from week to week based upon the business needsNice to HaveExperience with a large general contractorConcrete and formwork experienceValid driver’s licence and clean abstractTravel required, able and willing to work out of town (occasionally inter-provincial)Certifications such as SiteReadyBC, Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, or other site‑related ticketsAdditional RequirementsAs part of the recruitment process, selected candidates may be required to complete a pre‑employment physical assessment to confirm ability to perform the essential functions of the role safely.Additional Information
We are ChandosChandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!Competitive wagesWell roundedemployer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance programRRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial securityRecognition and annual salary reviews programVacancy StatusWe are actively recruiting for this position.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply
#J-18808-Ljbffr