Grade Foreperson

Grade Foreperson – VINCI Construction

BA Blacktop Ltd. is seeking a team‑oriented, self‑motivated and dedicated individual to join our Operations Team as a Grade Foreperson.

The Grade Foreperson is the first in command under the supervision of the Superintendent and oversees the execution of work on the job site, which may include projects in Sechelt, Powell River, or other locations within the Sunshine Coast area.

• 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 to minimize costs and optimize efficiency
• 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) to ensure quality requirements are met
• Supervise all aspects of the daily and weekly operations
• Monitor work progress and ensure scheduled deadlines are met
• Ensure quality requirements are met and address/correct all deficiencies as early as possible; communicate deficiencies with Superintendent; report deficiencies through the NCR process
• Monitor, train and develop crew members; ensure new/young workers are trained prior to completing the New Worker Program
• Provide all necessary material/equipment to operators to perform daily equipment maintenance; ensure operators complete daily maintenance, fueling, greasing, fluid level checks; communicate equipment issues and breakdowns with the equipment department
• Complete Daily Quantity Reports and Extra Work Orders; prepare and submit accurate Papyrus timesheets; keep daily notes of work site activities, conversations, issues, and specific instructions in a diary
• 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

• 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 employees WHMIS
• 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

• 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

From $45.50 per hour

Sechelt, Powell River, and potentially other areas of the Sunshine Coast