Experienced Civil Foreman

COLECON CONTRACTING LTD, Langford, BC
$30.00 - $48.00 / Hourly

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Job Description

Colecon Contracting Ltd is a fully insured and bonded civil excavation, and underground utility company that specializes in subdivision development, underground utilities (Sani, Storm, Water, Hydro, Tel, etc), road construction, grading, crushing / gravel production, rock drilling and much more. We are based in Langford BC, and work between Victoria, and Duncan.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm

Over time pay after 8 hours

We do all the following work in house

- Survey and layout (Using Trimble GPS GNSS and robotic total stations.

- Tree clearing

- Brush and stump grinding using (Peterson 5710 grinder)

- Drill and blast using (Sandvik DX800, DPi1500, Traxxon hoe drills, and epiroc t40 Drills)

- Excavation and road building (Excavator from Cat 305s to cat 390s, Rock trucks vovlo A40s and cat 740s)

- aggregate crushing with (Finlay j1160 c1540, 883s stackers ect)

- All utility installs (sani sewer, storm, water, force mains, UG hydro tel shaw, street lighting, large vaults, pump stations and everything in-between)

Colecon Construction requires an experienced and reliable Civil Foreperson. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of our construction projects. The Foreman works directly with the Site Superintendent to support the management daily site activities, delegation of responsibilities to the site crew and subcontractors, trouble shooting of issues that arise, and ensure that the Health and Safety standards on site are being upheld. Depending on the scale and complexity of the project, the Foreman may be required to personally perform some trade functions on the site. As such, the Foreman should keep the appropriate personal tools with them.

Job Duties Responsibilities:

Support the Site Superintendent with the planning, implementation, and management of project priorities according to the schedule
Complete a site walk around at the beginning and end of each shift
Supervise tasks being completed by site crews and subcontractors
Delegate responsibilities and tasks to site crews, subcontractors, and other workers according to priorities and plans
Assist with conducting weekly Toolbox Talks, weekly Worksite Inspections, Site Specific Safety Orientations and Safety Reporting
Complete daily logs, as required
Working with or making things with wood in the construction, installation or repair of structures or components of structures
Preparing site and building layouts
Constructing foundations and concrete structures
Framing structures
Applying interior and exterior finishes.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
Load and unload construction materials and move materials to work areas
Assembling, erecting, installing and dismantling structures
Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites
Assist tradespersons such as Foremen and trade partners in construction activities
Dig trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tool
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
Perform other activities at construction sites as directed

Benefits

Competitive wages
Room for growth and advancement

· Benefits after 3 months

Dental care
Extended health care

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 5 years experience in civil construction or related projects
Strong understanding of civil engineering concepts, construction methods, and best practices.
Experience in planning daily tasks and managing resources effectively.
Ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines and project milestones.
Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
Productive in a team environment
Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures
Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, push/pull, bend and crouch frequently and work in adverse weather conditions
Highly proficient in both spoken and written English
Must be located in the Greater Victoria area or willing to relocate
Own transportation, able to get to and from site

Details Apply Now

Date Posted:	01/21/2025
Start Date:	Ongoing
Classification:	Exempt
Level:	Experienced
Travel Requirements:	Drivers Licence and vehicle required to travel to site locations; must be located in the Greater Victoria area or willing to relocate
On-site, Remote or Hybrid:	On-site
Job Type:	Full-time
Wage:	Hourly
Wage From:	$30.00
Wage To:	$48.00
Number of Employees:	1

Company Website:	https://colecon.ca
Company Phone Number:	7782680464