Construction Foreman (Concrete & Structural Formwork)

Construction Foreman (Concrete & Structural Formwork) - Now Hiring  

Company: Principle Projects Ltd.

Location: Project-based, throughout Alberta (Travel may be required)

Pay: Starting at $46.50 to $52.00 per hour (Based on experience; includes supervisory and AIT-certified premiums, plus overtime eligibility at 1.5x after standard hours).

Pay Schedule: Biweekly direct deposit. Vacation pay and Stat pay are paid as per Alberta Employment Standards.

Join a company committed to safety, quality, and proven results.

Principle Projects Ltd. is an established industrial concrete and civil contractor operating in Western Canada since 2006. We are a 100% woman-owned and 51% Aboriginal-owned company with a long-standing commitment to safety and quality workmanship. We seek a driven, safety-focused Construction Foreman to drive field production, manage crew workflows, and ensure the highest standards of quality control on our concrete construction and formwork projects.

Acting as our third-level management on site, you will bridge the gap between frontline execution and project superintendents, ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

What You Can Expect:

Premium Pay & Overtime: Competitive hourly rates aligned with top-tier Alberta standards, with approved overtime compensated at 1.5x regular pay.

Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package is available after a qualifying period.

Accommodations & Travel: Reimbursed pre-approved expenses; when stationed at company-provided camp lodging, room and food are fully covered.

Specialized Work: Opportunities to lead complex industrial concrete formwork projects for petroleum refineries, power plants, hydroelectric dams, and specialized manufacturing facilities.

Supportive Culture: We are committed to a safe, family-oriented culture that supports employee development and provides them with the tools and equipment needed to work efficiently.

Your Role:

Safety Leadership: Lead by example by championing a safe work culture, enforcing OHS regulations and company safety policies, leading toolbox meetings, and managing daily hazard assessments and safety documentation.

Crew Management & Supervision: Coordinate daily crew activities, assign tasks, foster a respectful and inclusive team environment, and support day-to-day workflow alignment and performance standards.

Planning & Scheduling: Translate general work requirements into prioritized daily and weekly action plans to hit critical production goals and overcome on-site challenges.

Quality Control: Oversee the execution of all formwork, concrete placement, and structural tasks, inspecting completed work to ensure it is level, plumb, square, and built strictly to plan.

Site Administration: Maintain accurate daily site reports, material receiving logs, attendance tracking, and safety paperwork.

Qualifications and Certifications:

Required Certifications:

Experience & Skills: Proven background in concrete construction and formwork, strong blueprint-reading capabilities, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and a natural aptitude for coaching and mentoring crew members.

Physical Readiness: Ability to perform full-body physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, standing for long periods) and work variable shifts or extended hours (8–12 hours) when required.

Certifications Considered an Asset:

CSTS-2020

Ground Disturbance Level II

Fall Protection

Aerial Work Platform (AWP)

H2S Alive

AIT Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor designation

Leadership for Safety Excellence (ACSA)

Current Emergency First Aid Certificate

Apply today to build a career with us! Send your resume and relevant safety tickets to our recruitment team!