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Build Foreperson

Daily Details and Responsibilities for a BUILD FOREPERSON

  • Be the leader on job sites for a small, dedicated team of like minded individuals.
  • Work as a team to accomplish set goals and timelines while creating work that you are all proud of.
  • Navigate changes thrown at you by clients, designers, managers and other trades. Impress them with your ease of leadership, creative solutions/problem solving, and level headed approach.
  • Engage in Toolbox discussions with Project Managers, Designers, etc to suss out any upcoming challenges or celebrate on site victories. This is something that should take place everyday!
  • Engage with one on one conversations and on site meetings with the PM to track budgets, materials, lead times, and 100% client satisfaction. We are a team, and work to achieve this together.
  • Keep it safe out there! Everyone needs to go home to their families at the end of the day. Ensure proper safety practices are met and exceeded in expectation.
  • Daily maintenance of tool organization and storage.

The “Usual” Requirements and a little more

  • Drivers License – A MUST HAVE. This is required.
  • Leadership experience, within the last few years, in the field of landscaping.
  • A solid grasp and understanding of daily communications to team members, field managers, and in office staff. We pride ourselves in having great communication between all team members.
  • Competent in the use of power tools (Cut-off saws, Tampers, Jackhammers, Compactors, Power equipment, Blowers etc.).
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various Landscape Construction and Carpentry practices.
  • Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail and take pride in your work.
  • Proficient at working both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
  • Read plans, understand plant materials needs, and prepare job sites.
  • Speak, read, and write English.
  • Be on site, on time, and on budget with a 40 hour work week. Weekends are valuable to everyone, so we seldom work on Saturday/Sunday.

Compensation

We value hard workers and their experience in the field of landscaping. The starting wage for a Build Foreperson will be within the parameters of industry standards and expectations and depend on experience, skill set, education and execution.

Potential health benefits and relevant education subsidies following a 3-month probationary period.

CONTACT: TYLER PARKE and JESSIE DAWSON at: office@sequoialandscaping.ca with resumes and cover letters. Call 604-782-4530 with any immediate questions!!!

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