Dorosh Construction Ltd. is looking for a Construction Foreman to join Team DCG!
Dorosh Construction is looking for a Construction Foreman to join our team! Although experience is an asset, more importantly, we are looking for the right person! Are you a: mentor? A self-starter? Have the drive to lead by example? Do you have strong ethics? Are you willing to continue learning? Do you take responsibility for your own actions? Then this position is for YOU!
Dorosh Construction is a structural company, specializing in a wide range of concrete forming, placing, and finishing. Since 2012, Dorosh has been working for some of the most established general contractors and developers all across the Lower Mainland and throughout the province. The Company has successfully completed projects for numerous stakeholders including MoTI, Trans Mountain Pipeline, BC Transit, multiple school boards, and numerous municipalities.
Key Duties:
·Pre-Job Planning
- Participate in comprehensive pre-job planning sessions to prepare for project mobilization and execution.
- Review all available drawings, specifications, and design details to ensure a complete understanding of project requirements.
- Examine the full project scope, identifying critical work areas, schedule constraints, and resource needs.
- Conduct an in-depth review of the Foreman’s Job Package (to come) to confirm alignment with overall project goals.
- Take part in upcoming Estimate Reviews to understand budget expectations and productivity benchmarks.
- Identify potential risks, logistical challenges, and coordination needs ahead of project start-up.
Daily Planning
- Arrive on site early each day to assess weather conditions and ensure readiness for scheduled activities.
- Maintain and update a two-week look-ahead schedule, identifying labor, material, and equipment needs.
- Hold daily coordination meetings with the Superintendent and Lead Hands to plan work for the next two days.
- Review and discuss burn rate and crew productivity metrics to maintain progress within budget.
- Confirm crew requirements, materials, and equipment needs two days in advance of each activity.
- Place orders for all required materials, tools, and equipment at least 48 hours ahead of planned work.
- Review concrete take-offs prior to each pour to verify quantities and formwork readiness.
- Coordinate with subcontractors for pumps, testing, concrete delivery, and other specialized services.
- Proactively engage in all planning activities that contribute to successful and efficient project delivery.
- Ensure the Foreman’s truck is stocked and prepared daily, including first aid supplies and required tools.
Daily Tasks
- Oversee site operations to maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and safety.
- Communicate clear daily expectations to the crew regarding safety, workmanship, production goals, and site culture.
- Maintain detailed daily diary notes summarizing progress, workforce, weather, and key observations.
- Capture a minimum of five site photos per day documenting work progress, conditions, and quality.
- Measure and record daily production quantities, such as contact feet or cubic meters of concrete placed.
- Communicate potential Extra Work Orders (EWOs) to the Superintendent and Project Manager promptly.
- Code and submit purchase orders, timesheets, and packing slips accurately and on time.
- Conduct site shutdown procedures at the end of each day, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are secured.
- Keep as-built drawings current with all field changes and progress updates.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with owner representatives, consultants, and subcontractors.
Safety Responsibilities
- Understand and follow all policies outlined in the Health and Safety Manual.
- Conduct and document crew talks each morning, reviewing the Crew Hazard Assessment and updating it as site conditions evolve.
- Ensure every worker is oriented and equipped with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for the next day’s work.
- Lead weekly toolbox talks and safety newsletter discussions with all personnel on site; collect signatures from all attendees.
- Perform a weekly site safety inspection by 12:30 PM each Tuesday, including worker participation, sign-off, and photo documentation.
- Immediately report all incidents, near misses, first aid cases, and property damage to the Safety Coordinator.
- Verify completion of required equipment inspections and ensure all deficiencies are addressed promptly.
- Request additional training or certifications for crew members when required to maintain job safety standards.
- Communicate regularly with the Safety Coordinator regarding fall protection plans, safety concerns, or any questions requiring clarification.
- Uphold compliance with all company and regulatory safety standards to ensure the well-being of all workers and subcontractors on site
Human Resource Duties:
- Recognize hard, smart, quality work immediately
- Discipline as per the company rules when required
- Mentor and train crew to Dorosh standards
- Hold yearly and update reviews with crew members
- Identify Hi Potential people
- Get time in to Super by 10am the following day
Skills Required:
· Ability to self-motivate and work independently
· Excellent planning and organization skills
· Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience Required:
· Construction Foreman in formwork: 5+ years
· Knowledgeable in suspended slab construction, PERI and EFCO formwork systems, and mobile and tower crane operations.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
These roles are a standard that allow for a baseline in order to know what your responsibilities are. There are times when your career may have you doing more than what is here so that you might better yourself and grow in the company. There are times when your assistance is needed in another role as we are team members and the company is needing your time and expertise. There are times when you are going to need help, please know when to ask.
Full time position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00-$53.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
