In conjunction with the Superintendent, the Foreman plans and schedules key construction/maintenance activities for each week and establish production priorities in keeping with project schedules and budget.

• Coordinate, manage, and motivate the day to day activities of crew members and sub-contractors.
• Implement operating methods and procedures designed to improve productivity and product quality with guidance from the Superintendent.
• Review all project specifications, scope of work, and site conditions with Superintendent and help establish project schedules and priorities.
• Identify hazards and other potential obstacles during project construction and recommend potential solutions.
• Responsible for overall health & safety of crew members and job site including training, incident reporting, and enforcement.
• Provide coaching, training, performance evaluation, and communicate job expectations to direct reports.
• Identify needs for supplies, materials, & equipment and report to the Superintendent at the beginning of each week.
• Identify requirements for tools & equipment and ensure their availability prior to project construction.
• Accountable for assigned truck, trailer, bobcat, and other tools/equipment to ensure their safe operation and maintenance.
• Conduct daily reviews of project production status with Superintendent and resolve on-site operational, human resource, and technical problems to minimize impact project schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for each project and ensure that any issues that can affect the contract are reported to the Superintendent.
• Attend project meetings as a representative of the company.
• Provide daily production & activity reports, communication logs, and other relevant information and documents to Superintendent.
• Prepare and approve all daily timesheets for crew members and ensure time is coded to the proper job costing.
• Practice, encourage, and enforce company corporate values.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and other colleagues.
• Ability to effectively direct the work activities of direct reports.
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Health & safety oriented.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK UNTIL THE END OF SEASON – NOVEMBER 2017.

• 1 – 3 years of Foreman experience in the landscaping or construction industry.
• Class 5 driver’s licence required.
• Experience operating landscaping and construction equipment (i.e. skidsteers, tractors, back hoes, etc.)
• Above average project management skills.

• Completion or in the process of completion of the Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) program is considered an asset.
• Other related construction or safety training program completion is considered an asset.