Full Job Description

Site Foreman — Wood-Frame Apartment Construction

We are seeking an experienced Site Foreman to join our team building wood-frame apartment projects in Calgary. Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Site Foreman will lead daily site activities, supervise assigned crews, and coordinate subcontractors to support the safe, efficient, and timely completion of multifamily residential construction.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities for assigned crews and work areas, ensuring compliance with project requirements, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Work with the Site Superintendent to establish daily priorities, plan work sequences, and meet project milestones.
- Assign tasks, communicate expectations, and monitor crew productivity and workmanship.
- Coordinate labour, equipment, tools, and materials to keep work progressing efficiently and minimize downtime.
- Review architectural, structural, and building-system drawings to identify conflicts and ensure work follows current approved plans and specifications.
- Coordinate assigned activities across framing, building envelope, rough-ins, drywall, and interior finishing.
- Monitor wood-frame construction details, including framing layout, structural connections, backing, blocking, firestopping, and fire-rated assemblies, escalating deficiencies or questions to the Site Superintendent.
- Inspect work regularly, identify deficiencies, and coordinate corrections before subsequent work proceeds or assemblies are concealed.
- Conduct daily hazard assessments and toolbox meetings, enforce site safety rules,



and maintain a safe and organized work environment.
- Stop unsafe work and report hazards, incidents, and near misses in accordance with company procedures.
- Instruct, train, and mentor workers on safe work practices, construction techniques, and company expectations.
- Coordinate subcontractor activities with the Site Superintendent to resolve sequencing, access, and work-area conflicts.
- Monitor material deliveries for accuracy, condition, and conformity with project requirements; arrange appropriate storage and protection from weather and damage.
- Identify shortages, drawing conflicts, site constraints, and potential delays early, and communicate them to the Site Superintendent.
- Resolve day-to-day field issues within delegated authority and escalate matters affecting scope, cost, schedule, or safety.
- Maintain accurate daily logs, crew time records, progress updates, safety documentation, and site photographs.
- Identify and document potential extra work or changed conditions, obtaining approval before proceeding.
- Participate in site coordination meetings and assist with short-term planning, inspections, suite deficiency completion, common-area finishing, and project turnover.





Required Skills and Qualifications

- Proven experience as a Site Foreman, Lead Hand, or in a similar construction leadership role.
- Experience in wood-frame multifamily residential construction, preferably apartment buildings.
- Strong practical knowledge of wood-frame construction methods, trade sequencing, building-envelope details, and interior finishing.
- Working knowledge of applicable building codes, construction safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead crews, coordinate trades, and maintain productivity across multiple work areas.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with workers, subcontractors, and project leadership.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing site conditions.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and using digital tools for site documentation and communication.
- Journeyperson carpentry certification and supervisory safety training are assets.
- Procore experience is an asset.

Employment Details

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person — Calgary, Alberta

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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