Agricultural Construction Foreman

Due to continued growth we have an opening for an experienced Construction Foreman to join our team.  The Foreman plays a crucial role in overseeing construction projects, ensuring the projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.   Reporting the Construction Manager, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading a crew of 4-6 construction technicians
• Supervising job specific sites throughout Canada, including Agriculture build projects.
• Ensure workers adhere to safety policies
• Completing daily, weekly and monthly inspections and reports.
• Reviewing and making recommendations for site safety, including assisting to keep the site clean, free from debris, reporting any hazards and ensuring appropriate protective equipment is worn and maintained.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Reviewing and ensuring quality standards on project
• Coordinating tasks according to priorities and plans

• Daily and weekly planning and scheduling of work activities
• Allocating general and daily responsibilities
• Providing regular feedback to employees on performance
• Supervising and training workers
• Working directly with Project Managers to ensure manpower and resources are adequate for the project.  This can include coordinating rental equipment, dumpsters etc.
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Contributing to an accident-free work environment by enforcing operator’s instructions for the proper use of power tools and equipment.
• Promote preventative maintenance as a strategy in maintaining construction tools and equipment.   Monitor the preventative maintenance program by keeping accurate records on all equipment and ensure required maintenance is performed.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure project expenditures are within the project budget
• Report progress to Management
• Resolve problems are they arise

The Construction Foreman is a working Foreman, approximately 50% of the daily job duties consists of performing the work.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 year’s Supervisory/Foreman experience in the construction or Agricultural industry
• Solid understanding of construction trade, materials and processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to interact effectively with Engineers, Contractors and Owners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to work well under pressure
• Proven Leadership abilities
• Possess good decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Valid Class G driver’s license, Valid Class A license considered an asset.

• Ability to work independently while remaining an integral part of a remote project management team. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and safety guidelines
• Above average organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to interact with Engineers, Municipal Officials and direct Industrial Customers.
• Proficient computer skills, working knowledge of MS Office Suite required.
• Strong technical abilities
• Flexible to travel for extended periods of time
• A demonstrated ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
• Detail oriented, and a drive for continuous improvement.

• Experience operating hand tools
• Forklift training, confined space and Fall arrest experience ideal.
• Previous experience in bolted or welded steel tank building considered an asset
• Previous site management experience in Municipal & Industrial Water and Wastewater markets is preferred.

Please note the pay rate for this position is based on experience and will be paid hourly.   Consider the number of hours, paid travel etc, the annual T-4 earnings for the role are approximately $150,000.

Greatario is a customer-oriented company, we value partnerships with our customers before, during and after our projects. The goal is to ensure our clients receive the best solution for their unique applications.  The Foreman is a critical part in this partnership, both the Foreman and their crew represent Greatario on-site daily, they deliver the customer driven mentality first hand and are key contributors to ensuring every project is completed with a happy client.

In 1986, the very first glass-fused-to-steel, bolted water storage tank structure was erected in Midhurst, Ontario. A little over 10 years later, the largest glass-fused-to-steel tank in North America was built in Bradford, Ontario for wastewater storage. The growth we have experienced can be attributed to our ongoing commitment of our employees and trust from our customers.

With our expansion into Western Canada and with over 500 installations, across Canada, Greatario is Canada’s tank experts.

To learn more about Greatario, to see our job opportunities and to apply, check out our website www.greatario.com or follow our page LinkedIn so we can stay connected.

Greatario is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities; please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.