Foreperson

At Centron Construction, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Alberta through innovation and inspiration.

For over 40 years, Centron has cultivated its reputation as a renowned builder and developer of prime real estate properties across Western Canada through its passionate commitment to quality. Centron is guided by the core values of trust, integrity, and the importance of relationships. Locally owned and operated, Centron specializes in real estate development, leasing, and construction across retail, industrial, multi-family residential, commercial asset classes. Our passion drives our success.

Entrepreneurs at heart and experts at our craft, we strive to build strong relationships with our clients through transparent and reliable processes.

Our reputation is built on a foundation of principle values:

• Results driven and always improving
• Passionate about getting the job done
• Long term relationships and integrity
• Giving back to our community
• Safety in action

SUMMARY

The Foreperson reports to the Site Superintendent and is responsible for supervising the trades partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee and maintain subcontractor and own forces work to ensure quality, schedule, and cost control during construction by: 
  • Effectively managing job site workforce, equipment, materials and trade contractors to attain targeted profit margin while ensuring adherence to specifications and plans. 
  • Working closely with the Superintendent, Project Manager, Trade Contractors, Consultants, Inspectors, and Regulatory Agencies to prepare and execute project plans and specifications and ensure the quality of work. 
  • Developing schedules and construction sequencing in conjunction with Superintendent and Project Managers. 
  • Achieving project schedule milestones by looking ahead, identifying weekly deliverables for own staff and trade contractors and implementing corrective action where necessary to catch up and meet deliverables. 
  • Overseeing Project Record Documents: maintaining detailed daily site reports (track rentals, trade manpower, site conditions and issues), progress photographs, and site as-built drawings (including all site instructions and clarifications), timesheets, P.O.s etc. 
  • Implementing health, safety and environmental procedures on site in accordance with legislation and company policies to ensure safety of all workers and protection of the public. 
  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients, sub-trades, consultants and employees with a focus on mutual trust and respect.

EDUCATION: 

• Journeyperson Carpentry certification is a requirement.

EXPERIENCE:  

• Previous experience as a lead hand/foreperson.
  
• Knowledge of Alberta building codes, safety codes and workplace safety required. 
• Basic computer knowledge is required (eg. Email, Word documents). 
• Knowledge of structural, electrical, mechanical and architectural blueprint reading.
• Experience in purchasing/managing budgets would be an asset. 

UNIQUE WORKING CONDITIONS: 

This position is required to work in all weather conditions.  Traveling to job sites and/or company meetings is also required so valid driver’s license and sound abstract is required. This position also has the potential to be away from home for periods of time. 

This position is also physically demanding and may require ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 

• Excellent time management skills 
• Leadership and supervision skills 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment 
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and detail skills 
• Analytical thinking with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly 
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 
• Capable of managing a variety of complex project tasks simultaneously  
• Adaptable and professional approach 

To apply, please include with your resume a list of projects you have worked on with each of your previous employers.