Foreman

At Volker Stevin, our ​​Foreman is a knowledgeable and experienced leader coordinating Highway Maintenance Operations and managing workers for their assigned area. The Foreman is the key person in charge of ensuring the Highway Maintenance program is delivered according to contract specifications while coordinating with various functions to manage the day-to-day operations. With a keen awareness of employee safety, materials, expenses, permits and other regulations, as well as employee safety are all top-of-mind for a Foreman.​ This role requires shift work – including 7 days on – 7 days off schedule with shift rotation between days and nights.

How You’ll Add Value

Team Engagement: 

• Actively seek increased responsibility, take initiative.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt and deal with issues as they arise.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.

Manage Work: 

• Plan and schedule work and bundle groups of associated activities for optimal efficiency. Ensure work plans are appropriately communicated and understood.
• Planning and scheduling of work shifts and call-ins to meet work demands.
• Understand and ensure compliance with basic labor laws, applicable specifications, and organizational polices.
• Demonstrate robust resource planning for people, equipment, materials to meet work demands.
• Ensure time keeping entry, work orders and equipment maintenance information is processed through online applications.

Influence Safety, Quality and Environment: 

• Encourage others to achieve a high quality of service and lead by example.
• Actively promote and follow company Safety and Environmental standards.
• Understand and apply company performance standards of Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements for all highway maintenance activities.

Alignment to Volker Stevin Strategies: 

• Embody Volker Stevin values, including contributing to the culture of Safety Excellence and Respectful Workplace.

Training and Performance Management: 

• Ensure every team member is aware of their duties, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Be accountable and hold team members accountable for their own results through ongoing performance management: Providing immediate verbal or written feedback, recognition of work well done, opportunities for development and cross training, and ongoing performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership and training to meet business and people needs.
• Under the direction of the Superintendent, and with the support of Human Resources, be thoroughly involved in recruitment, selection and training process of new team members.
• Fully engage and participate in personal training and development opportunities.