Construction Site Foreman/woman

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training
• Train or arrange for training of crew
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Participate in staff meetings
• Evaluate daily operations
• Direct and control daily operations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player