Basement Foreman - Permanent – 3235
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About the role
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced excavation foreman who thrives in the field and enjoys leading crews on residential basement excavation and grading projects? Our client, a long-established and respected excavation contractor serving the Ottawa region, is looking for a Basement Foreman to oversee daily site operations and drive successful project execution.
As the successful candidate, you'll play a hands-on leadership role, coordinating crews, maintaining productivity and safety standards, and ensuring work is completed to specification and schedule.
Duties include but are not limited to: Lead and supervise field crews performing excavation, earth moving, and grading work Plan daily activities in coordination with the Site Superintendent Conduct daily toolbox talks and communicate project scope and site hazards Monitor grades and elevations using levels, GPS, and laser equipment Review work for compliance with project specifications and required tolerances Record daily labour hours and production quantities Coordinate field activities to maximize efficiency and quality Promote and enforce safe work practices across the job site Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications Support additional site activities as required
About You
The successful candidate will have the following: Minimum 3 years of experience leading construction crews At least 5 years of hands-on residential excavation projects Strong understanding of grading operations and underground servicing Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints Leadership skills with the ability to motivate crews and provide clear direction Health and safety knowledge related to trenching, excavation, and confined space work; First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset Willingness to work extended days (typically 10+ hours) with occasional evening or weekend work when required
About the Job Join a well-established Ottawa contractor with a strong reputation in civil construction. Work on a diverse range of infrastructure and site development projects Be part of a collaborative team where your field leadership and expertise make a direct impact Offers a salary up to $80,000 to $90,000/year with a company vehicle, gas card, health & dental benefits, a pension after 1 year of service Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing organization
Parker Huggett is proud to partner with our client on this search. If you're an experienced Excavation Foreman ready for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply by completing the application form below and submitting your résumé. You can also apply by sending your résumé directly Jordan@ParkerHuggett.com or by contacting your Recruiter and quoting job 3235. Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.
For more information on Parker Huggett and our process for matching top talent with top organizations, click here.
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Basement Foreman - Permanent – 3235
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced excavation foreman who thrives in the field and enjoys leading crews on residential basement excavation and grading projects? Our client, a long-established and respected excavation contractor serving the Ottawa region, is looking for a Basement Foreman to oversee daily site operations and drive successful project execution.
As the successful candidate, you'll play a hands-on leadership role, coordinating crews, maintaining productivity and safety standards, and ensuring work is completed to specification and schedule.
Duties include but are not limited to: Lead and supervise field crews performing excavation, earth moving, and grading work Plan daily activities in coordination with the Site Superintendent Conduct daily toolbox talks and communicate project scope and site hazards Monitor grades and elevations using levels, GPS, and laser equipment Review work for compliance with project specifications and required tolerances Record daily labour hours and production quantities Coordinate field activities to maximize efficiency and quality Promote and enforce safe work practices across the job site Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications Support additional site activities as required
About You
The successful candidate will have the following: Minimum 3 years of experience leading construction crews At least 5 years of hands-on residential excavation projects Strong understanding of grading operations and underground servicing Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints Leadership skills with the ability to motivate crews and provide clear direction Health and safety knowledge related to trenching, excavation, and confined space work; First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset Willingness to work extended days (typically 10+ hours) with occasional evening or weekend work when required
About the Job Join a well-established Ottawa contractor with a strong reputation in civil construction. Work on a diverse range of infrastructure and site development projects Be part of a collaborative team where your field leadership and expertise make a direct impact Offers a salary up to $80,000 to $90,000/year with a company vehicle, gas card, health & dental benefits, a pension after 1 year of service Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing organization
Parker Huggett is proud to partner with our client on this search. If you're an experienced Excavation Foreman ready for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply by completing the application form below and submitting your résumé. You can also apply by sending your résumé directly Jordan@ParkerHuggett.com or by contacting your Recruiter and quoting job 3235. Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.
For more information on Parker Huggett and our process for matching top talent with top organizations, click here.