The Crew Foreman is responsible for working alone and/or working alongside the crew while supervising the construction activities of the crew and subtrades. The Crew Foreman is to communicate with the Site Supervisor on a regular basis with regards to planning and scheduling so that the projects can be completed on time, within the budget, and to quality specified.

The Crew Foreman may perform the following tasks:

• Attend job meetings, orientations, and safety meetings and meet with professionals as necessary

• Ensure Hazard Assessments are completed for every job, and all accidents, incidents and near-misses are reported to the Construction and Safety managers

• Ensure quality work standards are maintained

• Hold Safety meetings with onsite personnel as required, and ensure that all safety requirements of both the Company’s and the Customer’s safety program are fulfilled

• Keep daily logs as to time and personnel on site, deliveries, daily progress and changes in scope of work, as required

• Maintain site records of visitors, accidents, delays affecting schedule, unforeseen conditions and R.F.I.’s

• Maintain work schedule as set forth by Project Manager

• Make requests to the Construction Manager for material, equipment and safety supplies

• Oversee workers on the crew while working alongside to complete the job

• Review job site cleanliness and ensure site is cleaned daily to ensure a safe workplace and conformance with customer’s housekeeping requirements

• Review project and keep the Construction Manager informed of progress, problems, and anything that will hinder the job from being completed on time and on budget

• Schedule with the Site Supervisor all manpower required at their job location

Safety Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable in all relevant OH&S legislation

• Check PPE for any defects; any defects found must be replaced immediately.

• Communicate site rules regarding safety procedures to new hires and enforce those rules

• Conduct Pre-job Hazard Assessments and tail gate meetings with all involved to ensure their understanding of all hazards/controls etc.

• Conduct daily safety inspections of the site while work is underway and ensure regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to

• Conduct regular inspections of all safety materials (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eye wash station, safety signs)

• Create and maintain a jobsite culture that values safety, health and cleanliness

• Ensure all documentation is fulfilled according to the safety audit protocol set forth and OH&S standards

• Ensure compliance with the Company's Health and Safety Program, provide leadership, set examples, and ensure safety minutes are created

• Observe all worker’s safety practices and make necessary recommendations for improvements

• Practice all policies, procedures and due diligence at all times

• Review and follow up on all incidents/accidents when required to do so and forwarding all findings to the Construction Manager for comments and recommendations

• Wear all P.P.E. required when on work site, and ensure all others are doing the same.

Personal Requirements:

• Ability to analyze and interpret information to solve problems when they arise

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Current ACSA Certificates (Leadership for Safety Excellence & Contractor Management), can be arranged after hire if required

• Current CSTS certification, first aid certificate, clean drivers license, and trade tickets in good standing

• Familiarity with all general construction hand tools and power tools

• Good multi-tasking skills

• High attention to detail

• Management and leadership ability

• Organizational and time management skills

• Personal drive, initiative & resourcefulness

• Positive attitude

• Technical aptitude and competence in reading blueprints and specifications

• Very good listening and communication skills

Measures of Performance:

The Crew Foreman shall be deemed to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have been accomplished:

• A smooth working team atmosphere is maintained at all times

• All jobs are completed on schedule

• All materials and labor not in original contract are documented and change orders are completed and signed off

• Company property is protected

• Company standards are met for attendance and punctuality

• Company standards are met for productivity on the site

• Deficiencies are minimal (less than 1%)

• No lost time accidents or OH&S violations, and PPEs are used appropriately

• Jobs begin on time with all required tools

• Tools and equipment are restocked and other company property is neat and orderly

• Work areas are maintained in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition