FOREMAN – BUILDING — ALL LOCATIONS (continuous recruitment)
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Foreman Building at EBC oversees field activities under the superintendent, coordinates the work team, ensures quality and timely delivery, plans material resources, enforces health and safety policies, attends meetings, and maintains records. This continuous recruitment across all locations requires at least 5 years in a construction trade, knowledge of construction laws, and familiarity with equipment and execution standards. The right candidate combines planning, decisive action, unifying leadership, clear communication, physical resilience and a taste for challenge. Benefits include competitive pay, 4 weeks vacation, benefits, RRSP with DPSP, and work on large-scale projects. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight leadership on Traditional, CM, Design-Build or PPP contracts and Montreal onsite readiness.
Building: Thanks to an expertise constantly evolving since 1968, we have exceptional know-how for every type of construction project and we have the advantage of being both diversified and specialized. Mindful of costs, deadlines, health and safety, and the environment, we apply the strictest standards of the industry in each of our activity sectors.
Each project is unique in its design, context, schedule and budget. When analyzing and controlling these factors, we are able to suggest an effective work method that fits the client’s specific expressed needs, priorities and requirements.
Though we are recognized for large-scale projects such as office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping malls, factories and sports and cultural centers, our team excels in unique mandates such as renovations, restorations or upgrades. Whether these are in Traditional, Construction management, Design-Build or Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) contracting methods, we work with the same rigor to exceed customers’ expectations.
Under the superintendent’s supervision, the foreman manages all activities related to the execution of construction work.
Responsibilities
- supervise the work team;
- being responsible for the quality of work and the delivery of work in limited time;
- prepare and plan the necessary material resources for the work;
- ensure the implementation and enforcement of the health and safety policies at work;
- participating in site meetings;
- completing the log sheet of the work and quantities.
Conditions
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in a construction trade;
- knowledge of the laws of construction;
- having a good knowledge of equipment, execution standards and work methods.
Skills and attitudes required
- good planning and organization;
- ability to act quickly and efficiently;
- having a motivating and unifying spirit;
- ability to communicate effectively;
- being in good physical ability and resistance to stress;
- desire for challenge.
Avantages
Conditions offered by EBC
- a competitive salary;
- 4-weeks’ vacation per year;
- a comprehensive group insurance program accessible upon hiring (health & dental component paid by the employer);
- a group RRSP program with an employer contribution to a DPSP;
- an employee assistance program;
- an active social club;
- a friendly and stimulating work environment;
- large-scale projects;
- company «recognized as one of the 2019 Best Managed Companies in Canada».