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Forepersons

Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:20th Aug 2010
Closing Date:17th Sep 2010
Posted By:Borea Construction
Details:
Forepersons

Reporting Relationship: Trade Superintendent

Education Requirements: At least one-year experience supervising on a construction crew.

Position Summary: Establish and maintain high morale while supervising construction crews, demonstrate mastery and safety of equipment and materials, and ensure all necessary inspections are completed. The Foreman is accountable for the actions of the crew if the responsibilities of the crew members are not followed through.

Trade Specific:

Grading - Inspect, maintain, and demonstrate use of one or more pieces of equipment, and use of safety equipment. Maintains grade using grade stakes, lasers, and GPS.

Structure - Must be familiar with concrete assembly and/or construction of various concrete forms, pile driving, concrete and anchor bolt placement.

Turbine Installation - This position will have an extensive working knowledge of all mechanical and electrical aspects of turbine installation on wind projects. They will supervise mechanical and tower cabling labor and installation and will be required to oversee one or multiple crews in the performance of all installation work. Involves climbing to insure crews are following procedures and practices spelled out in OEM and Borea Construction manuals. Required to read and understand the turbine installation manual. Must possess skills to properly complete paperwork to fulfill both Borea and Owner/Vendor requirements. The position will require working knowledge of cranes, hand signals and load charts.

Other Job Functions:
1. Recommends promotions and terminations of crew members to the Trade Superintendent.
2. Enforces safety regulations for the site for all subcontractor crews and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Effective communication, motivation, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to know and understand drawings and specifications and can visualize what is being built from drawings.

 
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