Civil Foreman

Argus Properties - One of Kelowna's largest real estate companies - is an exceptional place to work. As a Gold Seal Employer, Argus Properties is committed to excellence in construction and provides ongoing support for all construction professionals to excel. Our portfolio encompasses a wide range of properties including the construction of commercial buildings, hotels, shopping centres, residential developments, and business parks.

This broad range of construction projects requires the very best people. Argus has successfully been in business in the Okanagan for over 50 years. Our own commitment to excellence and our relationship with the communities in which we work is at the heart of Argus Properties and everything we do.

Position Summary
Argus Properties is hiring Journeyman and Apprentice Carpenters to support our growing team in Kelowna, BC. Working under the direction of the Site Superintendent, you will be responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of structures and components made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials. You will have rough framing experience, finishing, concrete, and exterior installations experience.

The role requires drive and a sense of accountability.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assisting the Civil Superintendent

Running equipment

Laying pipe

Material pickups

Assisting with surveying and site layout

Water, sewer, manhole installation, septic work, and irrigation as required

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Maintaining company equipment (clean, regular maintenance, etc.,)

Plan, organize, and direct water and sewer installations

Shallow services where applicable

Excavations (cut/fill)

Grubbing

Asphalt prep

Curbs

Help with tilt and concrete work if required

Screening/sorting/crushing of soils, gravel

Coordinate trucking as required to complete the work

Build lock block walls

Septic field install

Assist with valve engineering and civil designs as required.

Survey for pipe installations and determine proper locations, heights, slope, and grade as per design

Off-site civil work

Assist with permits and call for inspections for civil work.

Daily and or weekly site reporting

Competencies:

Passion for real estate development with a proactive and independent nature including strong negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills;

Analytical capabilities and business acumen in leading and planning for large-scale, multi-step projects;

A demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail as well as the ability to consider the bigger picture in alignment with corporate strategic objectives;

The ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments in a team environment;

A motivator and collaborative team player;

Time-Management and adherence to deadlines;

Direct experience in industrial tilt-up construction is considered an asset.

Qualifications:

12+ years’ experience in construction and real estate development, design and construction related projects;

5+ years’ experience estimating and the utilization of Procore.

Experience in the construction of industrial, office, retail, hotel, and multi-family residential projects is essential;

Strong communication skills, both written and oral; communicating with employees and third-party service providers, writing proposals, procuring materials, and dealing with clients;

Knowledge of construction methodologies, able to read blueprints and understand other technical aspects.

Knowledge of Procore is an asset.