Carpenter Foreperson

Coquitlam Ridge Constructors part of BA Blacktop Group of Companies is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join our Operations Team as a Carpenter Foreperson
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Reporting to the Superintendent, successful Carpenter forepersons are trade-qualified craftspeople with extensive skills and experience in the field of carpentry and bridge-related construction activities who are responsible for overseeing all aspects of carpentry projects.

• Understand and implement the project work plan to meet or improve upon the budget and schedule
• Translate detailed task requirements into a prioritized plan for individual assignments and accountabilities
• Ensure all tools and materials required by the crew are available in advance of task performance
• Identify unforeseen needs or deficiencies in the plan/schedule and advise the Superintendent
• Review, track, and report production results to the Superintendent daily
• Resolve and report to the Superintendent any tasking/scheduling conflicts with other crews or contractors
• Accountable for the production goals established for their tasks, including daily management of site-level documentation and timesheets

• Coordinate continuously with other forepersons and their crews on the job site
• Monitor, recognize, address, and resolve any interpersonal issues among the crew
• Report to the Superintendent any potentially controversial or questionable matters
• Proactively reinforce team building and development for all workers
• Participate in the company’s disciplinary action process consistently and fairly
• Apply project procedures, worksite policies, and collective agreements properly
  
  Support employee development through participation in company-sanctioned events, initiatives, and opportunities

• Actively involved in the implementation of site-level health, safety, and environmental protection planning
• Familiarize with the work plan, supporting documentation, and quality documents before commencing a task
• Monitor daily execution of work for quality of workmanship, ensuring specifications are adhered to
• Inspect completed work, report variances to the Superintendent, and initiate timely corrective action upon instruction
• Participate in the quality management system, including inspections and survey layout

• Schedule day‑to‑day site-level operations
• Establish and maintain site files and documentation
• Requisition supplies and equipment required for works
• Request copies of written directives for any client-initiated extra work orders

• Familiarity with Work Safe BC regulations that pertain to the corporation’s scope of service(s)
• Familiarity with fundamental components of site-level construction drawings, specifications, and documents
• Working understanding of the scope of trades related to bridge construction
• Working knowledge of applicable collective agreements and employment standards

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience
• Minimum 3 years of foreperson experience
• Experience in heavy engineering construction and bridge-related works
• Carpentry trade qualification (or demonstrated equivalent experience)
• Level 1 occupational first aid certificate
• Fall protection certificate
• Rigging certificate
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Demonstrated skills in carpentry, leadership, site-level communication, problem‑solving, and planning
• Proficiency in industry‑standard software (digital timesheets, email, instant messaging)
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor, all‑weather environment, frequently at heights
• Personal hand tools and equipment

• Advanced site layout with GPS/LN100
• Confined space entry
• Ground disturbance
• Heavy trailer endorsement

• This is a BC Building Trade Union position and will require membership in CMAW (Carpenters Union).
• This position requires frequent travel between locations as project sites change annually.

Pay: From $41.95 per hour