At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead construction crews, oversee site operations, and ensure safety and quality standards.
- Company: Onni Group, a leader in building communities across North America.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, gym access, and local discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours and excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a fun, collaborative team and make a real impact on construction projects.
- Qualifications: High school diploma, 3-5 years of construction experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Onni Group is looking for a skilled Construction Foreman to join our team on a Full Time basis. As a Foreman you will play a key role in leading field crews across our construction projects, overseeing daily site operations, and ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to Onni's quality standards. This position is ideal for individuals who prefer flexible working hours. Please provide your availability when applying and we will do our best to accommodate. This will be for our project location in Vancouver, BC.
Perks:
- Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package.
- Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
- Annual Education Allowance
- Generous Referral Program
- Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
- Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
- Free access to a fully equipped gym
- Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands
What You Will Do:
- Provide leadership and direction that results in safe work procedures for the safety of the crews accepting the importance and legal liability of the role.
- Understand the requirement of and liabilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Participate in and monitor "Safety tool box meetings".
- Ensure the construction site meets all safety standards per WCB and Onni requirements.
- Liaison between Onni and the sub-trades, suppliers and workers to ensure that the project is built to Onni's drawing specifications.
- Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
- Using best efforts to resolve disputes between the various sub-trades, workers and suppliers and to alert Onni forthwith in writing in the event that a builder's lien is filed or threatened to be filed with respect to the Site.
- Overseeing all site activities by all sub-trades each day.
- Ensure the accuracy of installation of each sub-trade as it pertains to the construction drawings and scope of work for that particular sub-trade.
- Estimate the materials and issue work orders to complete jobs.
- Order manpower as required and approved by Onni.
- Coordination of all sub-trades as a whole.
- Maintaining the construction schedule and work efficiency over the course of the entire duration of the project.
- Coordinating inspections with the municipal building department having jurisdiction in the area including the final occupancy inspections.
- Completing monthly progress reports for each trade on the Site and submitting a copy to the Project Manager within seven days after the end of the previous month.
- Communicating on a daily basis with the Project Manager appointed by Onni regarding any concerns, discrepancies, additions, or alterations that may arise during the course of construction to a building or areas affected by a building on the Site.
- Issuing work orders "back charges" to any and all trades that are delinquent in their areas of responsibility, as it pertains to their individual contract and scope of work.
- Discussing any additional work "extras" with the Project Manager appointed by Onni before issuing any work orders for "extras".
- Fill out daily field reports keeping a written daily log of all site activity.
- To construct Tenant Improvements where required.
- Ensures all finishes work is to Onni and industry standards.
- Schedule trades to meet Onni's set out schedules.
- Implement quality control: Ensure building finishes meet or exceed industry standards at construction stage; Ensure building finishes meet Onni standard at completion stage; Perform regular frame check; Perform regular electrical/mechanical check; and other duties as assigned by the Project Managers.
What you bring:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage work schedules, deadlines, and timely tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills.
- Strong Communication skills.
- At least 3-5 years of construction experience.
About the Company:
For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Foreperson in Vancouver employer: onni
Onni is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the construction industry. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Onni provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, alongside competitive salaries and benefits. Join a team that values quality and excellence in multi-family residential construction, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the community.
