Looking to hire a Senior Project Foreman – Concrete Restoration & Special Projects
Rope Access Maintenance Inc. (RAM) is hiring a Senior Project Foreman / Field Coordinator to lead field execution on a long-term, high-profile concrete restoration project at the CN Tower in Toronto.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can manage crews, coordinate daily field activity, maintain safety and production in a complex work-at-height environment, and communicate clearly with project management.
The ideal candidate has strong concrete restoration experience, proven field leadership ability, and the maturity to make sound decisions in a dynamic, safety-critical environment.
About RAM
Rope Access Maintenance Inc. (RAM) is a Toronto-based general contractor providing construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair services across Canada.
RAM supports commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients with turnkey project execution, combining practical field experience, specialized access solutions, and a strong safety-focused culture. Over the years, RAM has developed into an innovative and dependable contractor with a particular focus on general construction, maintenance, and complex work-at-heights environments.
RAM Core Competencies include:
- General Maintenance & Repair
- Inspection Services including NDT/NDE: Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Visual
- Certified Welding and Steel Work
- Concrete Coring & Civil Construction Repair
- Electrical Upgrades & Retrofits
- Coatings, Sand Blasting & Painting
- Mechanical & General Millwright Work
RAM is highly focused on company cohesion and a friendly, secure work environment for all. We have a long operating history and we are looking forward to bringing onboard highly motivated individuals onto the team!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Follow all Company Policies, Procedures and Instructions inclusive of health and safety regulations
- Own all field execution including safety, productivity, crew performance, and work quality in a high-exposure, work-at-height environment
- Supervise and direct multiple crews operating simultaneously across suspended access systems and complex vertical work areas
- Lead execution of work performed at significant heights using swing stages and rope access systems, ensuring strict adherence to all safety protocols
- Execute and oversee concrete restoration activities including preparation, installation, finishing, and curing
- Review drawings, repair details, and specifications to ensure accurate execution
- Identify discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions and communicate adjustments
- Continuously assess site conditions including wind, precipitation, temperature, and changing weather patterns and adjust work execution accordingly
- Make real-time decisions to pause, modify, or re-sequence work to maintain safety of personnel working at height
- Develop, implement, and execute inclement weather and rain-day work plans to ensure safe and efficient use of crews
- Ensure all suspended access operations are conducted within safe environmental limits and in compliance with regulations
- Maintain heightened awareness of environmental risk factors impacting safety, productivity, and equipment performance
- Monitor and manage crew productivity to meet project targets and deadlines
- Coordinate daily work plans with Project Coordinator and adjust based on site conditions and constraints
- Provide daily reporting including completed work, quantities, constraints, and deviations from plan
- Support QA/QC processes by identifying deficiencies and completed work for tracking
- Coordinate materials, deliveries, and site logistics in conjunction with Project Coordinator
- Verify materials and report discrepancies or shortages
- Identify and resolve site issues impacting safety, quality, or schedule in real time
- Ensure crews are properly equipped, trained, and positioned for safe execution at height
- Maintain control of site operations in a dynamic, safety-critical environment where decisions directly impact crew safety
- Support client site walks and provide technical field input as required
- Communicate clearly with Project Management regarding risks, constraints, and execution strategy
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of construction experience with supervisory/leadership experience
- Strong background in concrete restoration and structural repair
- Proven experience managing crews in dynamic, high-pressure environments
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, workflow, and planning
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Experience working at heights (swing stage experience is a strong asset)
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide accurate and timely field information to support planning and reporting
Additional Requirements
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License with reliable transportation
- Comfortable working at height and in physically demanding environments
- Ability to work extended hours and adapt to changing project conditions
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
- Ontario Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness (5 Steps)
Work Conditions And Physical Capabilities
Be capable of functioning in climatic extremes; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Strong decision-making ability; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Climbing, balancing, and working at height.
Desirable Trade Skills
- Swing stage / suspended access experience
- Experience in high-rise or complex structural projects
- Commercial Concrete Experience
- High Angle or Rope Access Experience
- Additional trade skills (welding, rigging, coatings, etc.)
- Experience coordinating multiple scopes simultaneously
What We are Offering
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Full-time opportunity on long-term, high-profile projects
- High quality equipment and tools
- Highly focused Safety Culture
- Opportunities for advancement within the company (We promote from within)
- A RAM uniform and gear
- Company events and team-building initiatives
Pay: $85,000.00-$108,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5V 3M9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Supervising: 5 years (required)
- Concrete: 3 years (required)
- Blueprint reading: 3 years (required)
- Foreman: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
Location:
- Toronto, ON M5V 3M9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
