General Foreman



DETAILS

Location: Pickering, ON, N1R 7K9
Employee Type: full time
Experience: 2 - 5 years
Education: Associate degree
Travel Required: 20%

DESCRIPTION

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Aecon Group Inc. is Canada’s largest, publicly traded construction and infrastructure development company. Aecon and its subsidiaries provide services to private and public sector clients throughout Canada and on a selected basis internationally. Aecon is pleased to be recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada.
 
DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW:
Aecon Energy offers a suite of unparalleled services to some of Canada’s largest energy suppliers, providing best-in-class solutions to the oil and gas, nuclear, co-generation, and renewable sectors.
 
BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW:
The joint venture between SNC-Lavalin and Aecon has been awarded an Extended Services Master Services Agreement (ESMSA) with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for projects at both the Pickering & Darlington Nuclear Generating Stations.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain excellent relationships with client, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and public
  • Responsible to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with the Joint Ventures Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
  • Assist in developing, monitoring and updating of project schedule with the Superintendent. Ensure subcontractors comply with project master schedule
  • Utilize project master schedule to create detailed look ahead schedules for foreman and subcontractor use
  • Assist in developing recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy
  • Plan and supervise the work of own forces and subcontractors on the project including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, materials, tools & equipment, rentals and work schedules
  • Assume responsibility for productivity of trades and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project
  • Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation and owner specified requirements
  • Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work Packages (FWPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project schedule and budget
  • Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc.
  • Ensure project is constructed in accordance with the Joint Ventures QA Programs and quality guidelines
  • Maintain appropriate field documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, training records, T&E and rental records, manpower reports, owner support requests, FWP documents, etc.
  • Participate in basic layout, preparation of work instructions, field engineering activities, etc.
  • Maintain lines and levels – verify as built conditions
  • Ensure compliance with union obligations
  • Participate in the daily and weekly review and update of project schedule and forecast with the General Superintendent
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
  • Minimum 2 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience
  • Ability to successfully supervise a construction project
  • Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as; technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
  • Good communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to read and understand CGC Cost Reports
  • Basic presentation skills
 
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
  • Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Aecon offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high profile projects and provides competitive compensation and benefits.
 
 
Aecon is an equal opportunity employer.




THIS JOB IS EXPIRED

COMPANY

Aecon Group Inc.
20 Carlson Court, Suite 800

Toronto, M9W 7K6
CANADA


www.aecon.com