Job Description

About:

van-Built has been proudly operating in Winnipeg for the past three years, transforming ordinary spaces into exceptional living areas. Whether enhancing our customers' homes' exterior or creating a beautiful, functional interior, van-Built brings craftsmanship, creativity, and care to every project.

With a strong focus on quality, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail, we work to create an oasis our customers can feel comfortable in and proud to call home. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do, and our team is committed to delivering results that stand apart from the rest.

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The Site Foreman is responsible for the implementation of a project from start to finish once the design, engineering, and scope of work have been established. A typical day in the life of a Foreman at the foremost is executing the projects to the satisfaction of the customer while reviewing the design, scope of work, and managing the material inventory that is required to complete the job. The Foreman works closely with the Owner and Operator. A typical day includes hands-on work, documenting, and planning for the next day or week.

Candidate Skillset Profile:

Craftsmanship

- The candidate should display a high level of detail and ability to create beautiful solutions. This usually means taking a high level of pride in the finished product and not cutting corners.

Construction Ability

- The candidate should display a high level of know-how when it comes to forming, taping, millwork, cabinetry, framing, and general construction practices. Knowledge of glazing, aluminum detailing, stonework, and flashing would also be well-received and an asset.

Planning

- The candidate should be able to plan their day and week to ensure site efficiency.

Communication / Customer-facing

- The candidate should be an effective communicator, both verbally and through documentation and site memos. The ability to greet, update on projects, and communicate at the end of the day to the customer.

Candidate Character Profile:

Honest

- Above all, we believe that transparency and honesty foster strong, long-term relationships. It's important to be honest and display integrity in your work and personal life and admit mistakes within the project so that a solution can be executed quickly.

Quality Focused

- Follows best practice and ensures all aspects of work, no matter how small, are completed to a high standard of excellence.

Resourceful

- We build custom spaces. Custom can bring out the difficult attention to detail. This can create challenges. Not stressing but embracing them will be key to success. Uses logic and systematic analysis to interpret underlying trends, core issues, and root causes, and identifies pragmatic and effective solutions.

Self-Sufficiency

- the successful candidate should have the ability to work independently by taking ownership of tasks, solving problems without excessive guidance, and managing responsibilities with confidence and reliability.

Qualifications:

Renovation or other construction experience is required Valid driver's license Experience with hand tools and other Construction power tools Moderate mathematical skills Problem solver Ability to read blueprints Foreman experience is an asset, and the desire to develop and grow Ability to take accurate measurements Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Able to lift 60+ pounds On feet during the day Engineering mindset Ability to commute to the site or to the shop

Our Recruitment Process:

1. First Interview (Online)

2. Personality Assessment

3. Second Interview (In-Person with Owner)

4. Offer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Construction: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)