Working Foreperson (General Contracting)

  • Field Operations
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • This position has been filled

Working Foreperson

Location: Ottawa and surrounding area

The General Contracting division at Thomas Cavanagh Construction has proudly provided comprehensive general contracting and construction management services to the community for over a decade. Our privileged engagement extends to overseeing and constructing projects for external clients, as well as contributing internally to various divisions within the Cavanagh organization.

The Working Foreperson is responsible to manage and work along-side a team of workers to construct, erect, install, maintain, and repair structures and components of structures while maintaining client and trade partner relationships in the industry. They would be responsible for small projects within our larger developments as well as complete ownership of smaller scale projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall coordination and day to day scheduling of projects.
  • Health and safety of all workers as per Cavanagh’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Daily site superintendent logs and hazard analysis/workplans through Site Docs.
  • Lead, plan, organize and implement all aspects of the project on site along side Project Manager.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine scope of work.
  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials.
  • Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring, and erect walls and roof systems.
  • Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, molding, and hardware.
  • Manage material for work tasks in an efficient manner to minimize waste.
  • Meet with Owners and Consulting teams in a professional manner and communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company.
  • Maintain active quality control program to ensure compliance with the Cavanagh GC Standards.
  • Engage and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure common goals are achieved and corporate interests are kept in mind.
  • Manage, mentor and train internal staff.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the Construction industry with leadership and carpentry role.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Site Superintendent training is considered an asset.
  • A passion for interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership development.
  • Impeccable integrity.
  • Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
  • Strength in analysis and creative problem solving.
  • Experience with COR (Certificate of Recognition) considered an asset.

Cavanagh Employee Benefits:

·        Family, people-centric culture

·        Safe and healthy workplace, promoting well being

·        Attractive, competitive compensation for qualified candidates

·        Internal growth opportunities

·        Training and development opportunities

·        Benefit, Wellness and Pension Programs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.