BRIDGE WORKING
FOREPERSON
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Job Description:
Reporting to the General Superintendent the Working Foreperson leads a bridge crew while actively performing hands-on construction work. This role is responsible for safe daily execution, crew productivity, quality workmanship, and short-interval planning. The Working Foreperson organizes labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractor interfaces for assigned work areas, ensures compliance with drawings and specifications, and maintains site documentation and communication required to keep work progressing efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and actively work alongside the crew in the field to meet daily production goals; plan and assign tasks, communicate expectations clearly, and ensure the team understands work plans, constraints, and sequencing.
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Maintain a strong field presence by supervising workmanship, safety behaviours, and productivity while coaching crew members through direction, training, and real-time problem-solving.
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Enforce full compliance with company safety policies, project safety plans, and applicable legislation; lead daily hazard identification, ensure controls are in place, conduct and document toolbox talks, and verify PPE use, safe work procedures, and tool/equipment inspections.
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Support look-ahead planning by identifying upcoming labour, equipment, material, and access requirements; drive daily and weekly productivity by managing output, minimizing downtime, and maintaining workflow continuity.
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Track labour and equipment usage, communicate variances to the Superintendent, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain quality and safety standards.
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Maintain accurate timekeeping and daily records including crew hours, equipment hours, production quantities, field notes, photos, delivery tickets, inspection support, and production tracking.
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Ensure all work meets drawings, specifications, and quality requirements; verify layout, dimensions, elevations, and tolerances, escalate discrepancies, maintain housekeeping, and protect completed work from damage.
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Supervise and execute bridge construction activities (excavation, formwork, rebar, concrete, demolition, structural elements, bearings, joints, drainage, restoration); provide daily updates to the Superintendent, communicate professionally with stakeholders, follow company policies, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
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5+ years of bridge/heavy civil construction experience with leadership responsibility in the field.
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Demonstrated ability to lead crews, plan daily work, and deliver safe, high-quality results under schedule pressure.
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Strong working knowledge of bridge construction methods including formwork, rebar, concrete placement, demolition, structural work, and rehabilitation.
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Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction procedures.
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Strong safety leadership and understanding of high-risk activities including lifting/rigging, work at heights, traffic exposure, and concrete operations.
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Proficiency with basic field documentation including daily reports, timekeeping support, production tracking, and photo documentation.
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Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to operate small tools and equipment relevant to crew work.
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Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as required.
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Gold Seal Foreperson certification or equivalent considered an asset.
Benefits:
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Company events
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Dental care
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Disability insurance
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Employee assistance program
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Extended health care
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Life insurance
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Company Vehicle
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Pension
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Tuition reimbursement
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Vision care
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Wellness program