Landscape Construction Foreman
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
Date: 4 days ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Build landscape projects according to supplied contract documents, work orders, and / or architectural drawings within the estimated time allowance
Scope Compliance; Ensure that any work which is not included in the supplied contract documents, work orders, and / or architectural drawings is brought to the attention of the project manager.
Refer to the project’s contract, work order and / or drawings on a regular basis
Effectively manage a project’s Order of Operations (sequence of events or Work Breakdown Structure) with the assistance of the project manager and designer
Assist in the coordination of a project’s labor and equipment requirements (with the help of the project manager)
Coordinate the ordering of all on site material requirements such as disposal bins, aggregates, adhesives, bedding materials etc. (other than the core project material orders placed by the project manager or designer such as precast products, natural stone products etc)
Accurately record with the provided time keeping software crew start times, end times and lunch breaks. Properly allocate crew time sheets to the correct task
Attendance and lateness; ensure that lateness is documented and brought to the attention of the project manager
Include in daily time keeping records accurate and meaningful progress reports and job site photographs. If projects go over estimated time allowances ensure that records reflect why that is
Enforce Job site safety requirements especially regarding use of PPE and compliance with company Health and Safety Policies
Quality control; ensure projects are built to a high level of quality
Delegation; ensure that tasks are delegated properly
Drawings Interpretation: correctly interpret architectural drawings and specifications such as layout drawings, elevation drawings and cross sections as well as grading contour lines and spot elevations
Operate various small tools and equipment, including: quick cut saws, plate tampers, power tools, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
Have a good understanding of the company’s Employee Manual
Have a good understanding of the company’s Health and Safety Manual
Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
Employee training: train staff on industry standard best practices and techniques
Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma,
Skills & Professional Training
Driver's License - G, Clean Driving Record, Skid Steer
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Landscape Construction Foreperson
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the landscape / construction industry
A valid Class G driver’s license
Speak, read, and write English
Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work
Compensation
$35 to $40/hour
Benefits
HSA account (Health Spending Account)
Application Instructions
Applications must include:
References, Resume, New Worker Screening Tool
Build landscape projects according to supplied contract documents, work orders, and / or architectural drawings within the estimated time allowance
Scope Compliance; Ensure that any work which is not included in the supplied contract documents, work orders, and / or architectural drawings is brought to the attention of the project manager.
Refer to the project’s contract, work order and / or drawings on a regular basis
Effectively manage a project’s Order of Operations (sequence of events or Work Breakdown Structure) with the assistance of the project manager and designer
Assist in the coordination of a project’s labor and equipment requirements (with the help of the project manager)
Coordinate the ordering of all on site material requirements such as disposal bins, aggregates, adhesives, bedding materials etc. (other than the core project material orders placed by the project manager or designer such as precast products, natural stone products etc)
Accurately record with the provided time keeping software crew start times, end times and lunch breaks. Properly allocate crew time sheets to the correct task
Attendance and lateness; ensure that lateness is documented and brought to the attention of the project manager
Include in daily time keeping records accurate and meaningful progress reports and job site photographs. If projects go over estimated time allowances ensure that records reflect why that is
Enforce Job site safety requirements especially regarding use of PPE and compliance with company Health and Safety Policies
Quality control; ensure projects are built to a high level of quality
Delegation; ensure that tasks are delegated properly
Drawings Interpretation: correctly interpret architectural drawings and specifications such as layout drawings, elevation drawings and cross sections as well as grading contour lines and spot elevations
Operate various small tools and equipment, including: quick cut saws, plate tampers, power tools, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
Have a good understanding of the company’s Employee Manual
Have a good understanding of the company’s Health and Safety Manual
Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
Employee training: train staff on industry standard best practices and techniques
Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma,
Skills & Professional Training
Driver's License - G, Clean Driving Record, Skid Steer
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Landscape Construction Foreperson
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the landscape / construction industry
A valid Class G driver’s license
Speak, read, and write English
Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work
Compensation
$35 to $40/hour
Benefits
HSA account (Health Spending Account)
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