Foreman

Job Title: Foreman

Company: Taggart Construction Limited

Reports to: Superintendent

Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000

Location: Various sites in Kingston, Ontario

About Us

For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.

As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

The Foreman oversees day-to-day site operations and crews to deliver quality, safe, and productive construction work in alignment with Taggart Construction Limited’s vision, policies, and procedures. Working closely with the Superintendent, the Foreman identifies issues, implements solutions, and ensures clear communication, documentation, and compliance across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize daily/weekly work so each crew member understands their role and targets.


• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance follow-up.


• Assess skills, identify training needs, and support delivery of training.


• Maintain effective onsite communication and progress reporting to the Superintendent.


• Model and enforce safe work practices and Taggart policies at all times.


• Ensure compliance with Taggart’s Safety Program and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.


• Participate in incident/accident investigations and complete required safety reporting.


• Foster a strong safety culture and accountability within the crew.


• Adhere to Taggart’s Labour Relations policies and applicable collective agreements.


• Recognize, report, and address crew issues early to maintain morale and productivity.


• Set and uphold clear work standards and behavioral expectations.


• Maintain foreman’s diary, complete accurate timesheets, and report deficiencies.


• Submit required documentation to Head Office on time.


• Perform additional assignments as directed by management.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary certificate/diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or relevant technical training (preferred).


• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a construction foreman.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications; basic line-and-grade surveying knowledge.


• Strong interpersonal, team-building, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.


• Basic computer/administrative skills.


• Health & Safety training; leadership/management development an asset.


• Detail-oriented; able to perform under busy and stressful site conditions; professional and tactful with all stakeholders.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• Physical/Sensory: Loud, fast-paced worksites; multiple concurrent deadlines; frequent interaction with management, colleagues, visitors, and government personnel.


• Work Environment: Outdoor/on-site work in varying weather; travel between sites required; overtime as needed.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [email protected] with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.