Job Description

OF RESPONSIBILITIES

A Sheet Metal General Foreperson plays a crucial role in overseeing sheet metal installation, ensuring safety compliance, and managing workforce efficiency on construction or industrial sites. Their responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Supervision – Directs and coordinates sheet metal crews, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations.
• Planning & Scheduling – Develops work schedules, assigns tasks, and ensures project timelines are met.
• Quality Control – Reviews sheet metal work for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Safety Enforcement – Ensures all safety regulations are followed, conducts site inspections, and facilitates safety meetings.
• Material & Equipment Management – Oversees procurement, inventory, and proper use of sheet metal materials and tools.
• Collaboration – Works closely with project managers, engineers, and other trades to resolve technical issues and maintain workflow.
• Problem-Solving – Identifies and addresses any operational or technical challenges related to sheet metal installations.
• Training & Mentorship – Guides and develops junior employees, ensuring proper work practices and skill development.
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintains accurate records of labour productivity per their labour plans, work progress, safety reports, and any changes to the project scope.

A Sheet Metal General Foreperson is instrumental in ensuring that sheet metal projects are completed safely, efficiently, and up to standard.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Trade Qualification

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and multi-tasking in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase.
• Excellent organizational and decision making/problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems and work breakdown structures.
• Customer focused & resourceful
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles and ability to effectively plan, assign and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain time and material records and to prepare reports and cost estimates.
• Skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset

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

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at careers@modernniagara.com