Finishing Foreman - Residential

Tartan Homes Corporation
Tartan Homes Corporation is an Ottawa new home builder that has been building new communities across Canada's capital for over 50 years.

Work Description

The Finishing Foreman manages sub-contractors for all finishing trades and takes the site from second phase through the completion and handover. The Finishing Foreman is responsible for the scheduling of all sub-contractors and employees for this phase of all homes on the site and works in conjunction with the Site Superintendent to lead the project team. The Finishing Foreman plans crew activities in the short and long turn, resolves finishing construction issues, maintains a high standard of safety and quality, manages small-to medium-sized projects or directs one portion of a major project, and overseeing proper protocols in the field. The Finishing Foreman provides technical management and project leadership on construction projects at the field level.

Major Responsibilities:

Finishing Foreman

• Manage all sub-contractors for finishing services.

• Direct onsite day to day finishing activities.

• Develop and maintain construction and finishing management plan.

• Monitor and maintain finishing schedules.

• Manage on-time delivery of individual projects, as per contracted scopes of work.

• Plan and review specifications.

• Plan crew activities and work.

• Coordinate all activities between site, trades, and suppliers.

• Resolve finishing issues.

• Coordinate with Customer Service Department on warranty issues when required.

• Manage customer service and issues with homeowners.

• Ensure and coordinate site safety program in collaboration with Site Superintendent and Health and Safety Manager.

• Maintain quality control program and quality standards. Ensure Daily inspections are completed.

• Ensure installation accuracy for all unit finishes and upgrades.

• Manage accuracy of trade progress and completion requests.

• Ensure human and material resources are adequate in order to guarantee all safety precautions as well as quality standards are met.

• Monitor and maintain good housekeeping.

• Coordinate E-Star testing, Enbridge and municipal required inspections and weekly site safety inspections

• Maintain daily logs.

• Complete Pre-Delivery Inspections, with clients when required

• Organize site meetings.

• Any other duties as required.

Statement of Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A high school diploma is required, college diploma an asset (i.e.: architectural construction management).

• Minimum 10 years of construction and finishing site experience, in residential builds would be considered an asset.

• Minimum 5 years of residential supervision/leadership experience would be an asset.

• Solid understanding of construction methods and blueprint reading.

• In depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and occupational health and safety guidelines.

• Being a certified red seal carpenter would be considered an asset.

• An eye for detail and great capacity in finding and resolving issues.

• Sound knowledge of construction execution and best practices.

• Superior leadership skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Initiative and strong work ethic.

• Excellent communication skills, can maintain interpersonal relationships at all levels.

• Basic technology skills, as all scheduling is done using various software systems.

• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Outlook.

• Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

• Residential construction site.

• Must be of good physical condition to perform various duties on site.

• Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time.

• Overtime as required.

Application:
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation:
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we're committed to
providing accommodation for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and
selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email
to hr@taggart.ca with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.