Foreman

Johnston Builders Ltd. is looking for an experienced Foreman to join our team on a full-time basis. This role will initially be based out of Atikameg, Alberta, however, offers the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects across Western Canada.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a strong team and are looking for opportunities to develop your skills while working on interesting projects, we would like to hear from you.

About Johnston Builders

Since 1990, Johnston Builders Ltd. (JBL) has built a reputation as a trusted and respected privately owned construction company serving clients across Western Canada. Our work spans commercial, light industrial, hospitality, health care, educational, community, multi-residential, adaptive reuse and restoration projects. We deliver projects through Construction Management, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, General Contracting and Design-Assist.

Behind every project is a team of people who bring experience, collaboration and pride to their work. Our core values guide how we work with one another, our clients and our communities:

• We value trust and transparency.
• We support our team and community.
• We are confident in taking calculated risks.
• We are approachable.
• We are big-picture thinkers.

What You’ll Do:

As the site Foreman, you’ll play a key role in delivering quality construction by ensuring strong site leadership and coverage when other key team members are on days off.

Some of your responsibilities may include the following:

• Work closely with project team during construction to project completion.
• Oversee tasks and crews under the direction from the superintendent.
• Plan and communicate daily work activities to site crews and trade personnel.
• Help coordinate and scheduling construction on site. Help with completion / update 3 week look ahead schedules.
• Help enforce project safety as per the Health & Safety program on site.
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task hazard assessments.
• Assist with completion of time sheets and manage all man hours on site.
• Issue field Purchase Orders for some materials, equipment and small contract work.
• Coordinate material deliveries and verify materials are available ahead of scheduled work.
• Complete force Accounts as required.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance during the construction duration.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, manpower tracking, site photographs, and field documentation.
• Ensure work is conducted in accordance with Johnston Builders Operation Procedures Manual.
• Complete labour / carpenter related tasks when needed.
• Complete items on the deficiency report.
• May manage small task orientated projects, close out project’s deficiencies, complete warranty work.
• Fill in for Site Superintendent (short term) during holidays.

What You Bring:

• Ten (10 years of experience in construction and leadership
• Experience delivering commercial, retail, institutional, and/or light industrial construction projects.
• Journeyman carpentry ticket is preferred
• Have a positive attitude, and solid interpersonal skills.
• Know how to navigate through the Building Code with understanding of commercial and light construction.
• Proficient in reading and understanding plans and shop drawings.
• Ability to competently operate Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and Bluebeam (PDF) writer.
• Proven leadership qualifies, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop employees.
• Very effective organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Hours of Work: The regular hours of work for this position are expected average 44 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role and business requirements, the incumbent is expected to maintain a reasonable degree of schedule flexibility. Work schedules, start and end times, and weekly hours may be adjusted from time to time to meet operational needs.

Compensation and benefits:

JBL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. You will receive a competitive wage range of $42.50-50 per hour, negotiable dependent on skills and qualifications along with a wide host of benefits including:

• Competitive and flexible vacation schedule.
• Company contributed RRSP matching employee input up to 5% after 3 months of employment
• Company paid medical, dental, optometry and prescription benefits and other insurance coverage after 3 months of employment
• Company provided vehicle for work or Competitive mileage rate for use of vehicle.

Build With Us

At Johnston Builders, we believe great projects come from great teams. We value people who work hard, support those around them and take pride in seeing a project come together. If that sounds like the kind of team you would like to be part of, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume to:

Johnston Builders Ltd.

[email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please note that due to the high volume of resumes we receive, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.