URD Foreman (for future consideration)

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative individual looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Calgary, Reporting to the Project Manager, the Foreman will assist with overall project performance and status from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. They manage labor and subcontractor schedules, safety, and quality, and keep management well-informed of progress, discrepancies, questions, and any impacts on project plan and schedule.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Assist in planning and preparing schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
• Comply and ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable HSE legislation and company policies and procedures, contract requirements, and Black & McDonald policies and procedures
• • Lead and supervise a team comprised of labour and subcontractors towards successful project completion
• Assist the project team to ensure project objectives, schedule, budget, cash flow, policies,
  procedures, and performance standards are met in accordance with company policy and contract
  specifications
• Participate and collaborate with the project team to plan and prepare construction schedules and
  milestones and execute project(s) on time, within budget, and in accordance with corporate policy
• Report on potential problems on site, problem solve towards effective resolution

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it
  happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ experience working in the construction industry in a General Laborer role, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work safely
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possesses a valid Alberta Drivers License, Class 5 (or 1, 3 would be considered an asset), and a clean drivers abstract
• Experience in reading and interpreting utility locates/blueprint drawings, and ordering materials such as aggregates
• Ground Disturbance Certification

Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets.

• Traffic Control Person (TPS) Certification
• Flagging Certification
• Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
• Fall Arrest
• WHMIS
• First Aid
• Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.