Seeking General Foreperson - Vancouver. Must be local to Vancouver, BC or the surrounding area.

General Foreperson

Location: Vancouver 

Project Type: Construction

Shift: Day 

Execution:

• Coordinate the details required in the development of construction strategies, project execution plans, schedules, and estimates. 
• Communicate consistently with subcontractors and staff the expectations and directions regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety/loss prevention, quality control, and other performance standards. 
• Assist with the review and coordination of the project safety plan. 
• Review the submissions and revisions of project drawings with subcontractors and other superintendents.
• Attend all pre-tender meetings.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of project execution, inspection, testing and safe work plans.
• Ensure that the project site and company assets are always secure and maintain a safe and respectful working environment.
• Manage team members and assist with conducting performance reviews. Under the supervision of a senior Superintendent, carry out performance management, disciplinary action, termination, back charges and other required actions. 
• Review billable charges for materials and subcontractor requisitions and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Attend all Progress and Safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and review and obtain agreements on upcoming work to be accomplished. 
• Ensure project closeout is appropriately finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the client.

Planning and Process:

• Understand the project specifications and general conditions of the contract and confirm that all materials and work comply with the contract and quality specifications.
• Advise Project Manager and other personnel as required with respect to changes to methods, materials, schedules and procedures.

Financial Accountabilities:

• Assist in the review and update of progress, cost reports, schedules, and forecasts to completion regularly.
• Assist in the management of the project budget by controlling expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings, and identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget.
• Conduct business in line with client guidelines.

• Client Focus
• Assist with managing the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.

HSEQ:

• Take personal responsibility both for your own health and safety, and that of other workers, visitors to the site(s), the community, and the environment. 
• Assist, conduct, and coach worker(s) in Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), and Behaviour Based Safety (BBS). 
• Know and comply with client requirements, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and all applicable government laws and regulations.
• Hold direct reports accountable for HSE performance and verify that subordinates are executing their responsibilities properly.
• Always demonstrate HSE leadership.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors meet or exceed HSE MS requirements during execution of work.
• Hold the authority to control the quality performance on project site.
• Communicate the PSQP to the project site team including subcontractors.
• Execute the PSQP and implementation of all quality activities on site.
• Monitor the performance of quality by the subcontractors.
• Verify that the project site team is performing all required quality activities and hold them accountable for their quality performance.

Key Success Factors and Capabilities Leadership: 

• Build constructive and effective working relationships with both internal and external team members and direct reports.
• Delegate work effectively to others.
• Demonstrate an increasing level of professionalism and increased autonomy with the team, reflecting the transition from ‘building’ to ‘leading.’
• Collaborate effectively with a senior Project Coordinator or junior Project Manager on the project.
• Build people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable development plans, and ongoing feedback.
• Understand the implications of decisions on the financial objectives of the project deliverables.
• Analyze the environment for potential risks or safety hazards.

Customer/Client Focus

• Understand the importance of the client relationship and company’s reputation.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Journeyman Trade Certification or a related designation is preferred.
• 3+ years of construction experience is required. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Supervisory experience. 
• Civil Infrastructure project experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in concrete structural work and civil infrastructure scopes is required. Pertenent Buildings (ICI) backgrounds will be considered.
• Proven ability to manage project values $1M - 25M. 
• Proven ability to lead mid-sized teams.
• Knows the impact of change on cost and schedule.
• Knowledge of construction engineering and design.
• Knowledge of standard construction software and management processes.