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Grade Foreperson

  • Surrey, BC, Canada

Pay: From $45.50 per hour · Full-time

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Pay: From $45.50 per hour
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Original job description

BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join our Operations Team as a Grade Foreperson in the Fraser Valley Area.

Job Purpose

The Grade Foreperson is the first in command under the supervision of the Superintendent and oversees the execution of work on the job site.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Job Site Operation

  • Ensure work order and all necessary information is provided prior to commencing work
  • Review work orders and fully understand the scope of work and timelines
  • Review project requirements (quantities, cost codes, production rate, drawings …) with Superintendent
  • Perform or verify project survey/layout as necessary
  • Monitor material quantities and production rates on a continuous basis
  • Capable of constructing curb & gutter, sidewalk, CB / MH installation/adjustment, grading operations, cut/fill slopes, excavations, retaining walls, etc.
  • Reinforce the disciplinary program
  • Oversight and review minimize costs and optimize efficiency


Coordinate/Schedule Onsite Work

  • Inform all workers on site of the schedule
  • Lead/organize/give specific instructions to the crew on a daily basis, as tasks may vary day to day on a job site. Organize what is needed for the work site, such as trucks, equipment, materials, and sub-contractors (flaggers, surveyors, utility subcontractors,…) quality requirements are met
  • Supervise all aspects of the daily and weekly operations
  • Monitor work progress and ensure scheduled deadlines are met


Quality of Work

  • Ensure quality requirements are met
  • Address/Correct all deficiencies as early as possible. Communicate all deficiencies with Superintendent
  • Report deficiencies through the NCR process


Training and Development

  • Monitor, train and develop crew members
  • Ensure new/young workers are trained prior to complete the New Worker Program


Equipment Management

  • Provide all necessary material/equipment to operators to perform daily equipment maintenance
  • Ensure equipment operators perform daily maintenance, fueling, greasing, fluid level checks, and overall condition checks of equipment on a daily basis
  • Ensure operators complete detailed DFERS on a daily basis/Ensure vehicle drivers complete detailed Pre-trips on a daily basis
  • Communicate equipment issues and breakdowns with the equipment department


Reporting and Record Keeping

  • Complete Daily Quantity Reports and Extra Work Orders on a daily basis
  • Prepare and submit accurate Papyrus timesheets on a daily basis
  • Keep daily notes of work site activities, conversations, issues, and specific instructions in a diary


Site Safety

  • Maintain safety and liability awareness at all times.
  • Lead daily work plans with crews
  • Conduct detailed monthly site safety inspections.
  • Ensure all crew members wear and maintain PPE as required
  • Follow safety procedures per company OH&S manual and WorkSafeBC Regulations


Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • Heavy a strong and growing knowledge of utilities/construction activities and processes
  • Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
  • Ability to read and interpret site plans/blueprints and look up specifications from MoTI / MMCD
  • Ability to organize all field aspects needed on-site to begin and complete a job
  • Possess general computer skills
  • Ability to measure and calculate length, surface, volumes, and quantities
  • Ability to perform field project layout from drawings and cut sheets
  • Ability to use a laser level, calculate elevations, and layout elevations
  • Have a working knowledge of all the equipment on site
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Strong communication skills with clients and the public
  • A desire to learn and teach; a passion to excel and to strive to get the most out of employeesWHMIS
  • Occupational First aid Level 1
  • Traffic Control Person Training
  • Confined Space Entry and Rescue
  • Grader Operation (for Foreperson/Grader Operator)
  • Papyrus Training and Intelex Training


Desirable Qualifications

  • Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
  • Survey Course (Union/BCIT)
  • Public Works Course (BCIT)
  • Construction Management Courses
  • Occupational First aid Level 2
  • Confined Space Entry and Rescue (May be mandatory on some projects)
  • Fall Protection (May be mandatory on some projects)
  • Hoisting & Rigging
  • Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training


Additional Comments On The Role

A Grade Foreperson’s role requires flexibility, as the candidate will need to oversee and manage construction activities on small to medium road/parking projects in the Fraser Valley Area.

Pay: From $45.50 per hour

Location: Project Across the Fraser Valley Area
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Responsibilities

Oversee daily construction operations on road and parking projects, organizing crews, schedules, equipment, materials, and subcontractors while ensuring work meets quality requirements and deadlines. Maintain site safety, train crew members, monitor equipment and production, and complete daily reports, timesheets, and records.

Requirements

Candidates need strong knowledge of construction and utility work, applicable specifications, site plans, field layout, measurements, elevations, and equipment, along with leadership and communication skills. The posting also lists training and qualifications including WHMIS, Occupational First Aid Level 1, Traffic Control Person Training, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, grader operation, and Papyrus and Intelex training.

Skills

  • Construction Site Supervision
  • Road Construction
  • Crew Leadership
  • Work Scheduling
  • Site Layout and Surveying
  • Blueprint and Specification Interpretation
  • Quantity and Elevation Calculations
  • Quality Control
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Daily Reporting and Record Keeping
  • Training and Development
  • Communication
  • Grader Operation
  • Confined Space Entry and Rescue
  • Traffic Control

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Road Construction
  • Parking Construction
  • Utilities
  • Curb and Gutter
  • Sidewalk
  • Catch Basin Installation
  • Manhole Installation
  • Grading
  • Cut and Fill Slopes
  • Excavation
  • Retaining Walls
  • Site Plans
  • Blueprints
  • MoTI Specifications
  • MMCD Specifications
  • Field Project Layout
  • Laser Level
  • Elevation Calculations
  • Quantity Reports
  • Extra Work Orders
  • Papyrus Timesheets
  • DFERS
  • Pre-Trip Inspections
  • WHMIS
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1
  • Confined Space Entry and Rescue
  • Grader Operation
  • Intelex Training
  • WorkSafeBC Regulations

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