Job Description

Synergy Projects Ltd. is looking for a Commercial Construction Junior Superintendent to join our team! This position will be based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta. We are a commercial construction firm in the Edmonton area, with a number of current projects under way, including, light industrial, commercial office, retail and tenant improvement work. We offer competitive wages and benefits, and we support employee development and growth through apprenticeship training and promoting internally.

The Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that everything goes smoothly at the CN construction sites. They are responsible for being the point of contact between the construction workers and supervisors. A few of the main duties of a foreman are coordinating tasks for the day, creating schedules for workers, oversee quality of the site.

The Company:

Synergy Group of Companies (SGC) comprises of Synergy Projects, Innerspaces, Morley Hoppner, and SynVest. It is a full-service organization that delivers value to clients through an integrated model offering construction, interior productions, and investment solutions.

We provide commercial construction solutions to our clients, including major/structural construction, tenant improvements, and DIRTT prefabricated interior solutions.

Summary of Position:

Assist in supervising trade employees assigned to a particular construction discipline work area, e.g., carpentry, labourer, steel erection and self-perform work., etc. The Foreman reports to the Project Superintendent or Designate. Forman may also be responsible to perform and manage carpentry forms of work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with field management and implements SGC's safety program and maintains safety and record keeping requirements. Supervise trade workers assigned to their area of responsibility, provide liaison between field engineering, estimating, and workers to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications. Supervise, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team including direct and indirect reports. Communicates effectively with own forces and trades and ensures performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met. Consistently collaborates with field management, construction/project manager and project team. Advises field management or project management of potential problems work interferences schedule difficulties, etc. Contributes to the development and implementation of Project execution Plan and assists with resource-loaded three week look ahead schedules. Monitors and executes the project construction plan and schedule. Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts, including understanding risk and risk mitigation plans. Maintains project administration correspondence and complies with documentation requirements. Assist in planning work schedule(s) and determining and maintaining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc. Monitor work performance and productivity of trades to ensure project rules, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained. Complete employee timecards to accurately reflect hours worked. Advise senior level superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. Assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required. Maintain liaison with other departments, I.e., purchasing, engineering, accounting, etc. as required, to support construction schedule. Adhere to Synergy's policies and procedures. Willing to work out of town. Perform safety inspections, orientations. Other duties as required. Apply Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code and company safety policy related to all aspects of construction. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements. Prepare layout in accordance with building codes and project specifications. Maintain, repair, and renovate residential, commercial, and light industrial structures. Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, concrete and other designated materials for structural and architectural components. Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems. Mix, pour, spread, level construction materials. Perform construction/renovation/demolition activities. Fit trim and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, cabinetry, molding and hardware. Install architectural materials and components as required, flooring, wall coverings, etc. Mix, pour, and spread construction materials. Perform construction/renovation/demolition activities. Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades as required. Operate equipment, secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities. Perform and coordinate drilling and excavating activities at construction sites as required. Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel Coordinate and perform tasks for demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials. Remove rubble and other debris using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment. Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as required. Tend site machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors, pumps, and heaters. Perform basic maintenance related to their operation. Clean up construction debris and remove materials to refuse container. Oil and grease construction mobile powered equipment as required. Direct traffic at or near construction sites. Use a variety of tools and equipment to complete the assigned construction tasks.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

Journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma/engineering degree in related discipline. Working towards NCSO designation and enrolled in the Gold Seal program as an intern preferred. 3 years of experience in a lead had/foreman role preferred. All knowledge and skill should be consistent with level of training and years of experience. Basic computer knowledge and skills are required. (Word processing, spreadsheet & email) Knowledge of the applicable methods and procedures involved in the safe handling and storage of construction equipment and supplies. Ability to effectively supervise the daily ongoing activities of a workforce, attendance management. Successfully supervised a construction workforce. Skilled in the operation of materials handling vehicles and associated equipment. Knowledge of construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications ,methods and procedures. Understanding of project scope and ability to identify the critical path. Understanding of productivity rates or own forces work, labor costing system reports and ability to interpret cost reports. Ability to coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, including scheduling and ,monitoring and coordinating own forces work and trade contracts with three-week look ahead. Understanding of material, labor and equipment take offs. Understanding of contract language with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities. Knowledge of safety and environmental principles/procedures/legislation Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with client, consultants, trades, own forces work and internal employees. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills, problem solving abilities and professional judgement. Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems. Familiar with an/or ability to understand virtual construction software. Based on contract requirements and project size, direct and indirect reports may include hourly foremen and hourly staff. This includes mentoring and coaching of more junior staff.

Working Conditions:

Environmental aspects (weather, heights, etc.) play an important role for this position since one is often outdoors. Unusual or difficult problems are to be referred to his/her supervisor. Working at multiple sites requires personal transportation. Valid Driver's license and suitable vehicle. In and out of town work assignments exist. Year round construction activities, summer, fall, winter, & spring conditions. Interior and exterior work environments. There is an expectation that workers will have to work while utilizing the appropriate PPE for the tasks assigned. Workers may be exposed to hazardous environments and expected to handle hazardous materials. Construction tasks are physically demanding and repetitive and include, but are not limited to the following: They involve reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, rotating standing, walking climbing, crawling, etc. Forces on the body range in intensity from light to very heavy, and duration may be short or for extended periods
Benefits and Perks:

Competitive compensation Group Benefits Group RRSP's Professional development and training opportunities Mentorship and continuous learning A dynamic and growth-oriented workplace Social Committee events and parties
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match
Work Location: In person