Senior Civil Foreman

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Civil Foreman is mainly responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of activities of Tradespersons, Laborers, and other workers to ensure that all work is completed efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, coordinate and/or schedule tasks and activities.
• Determine work requirements and plan procedures.
• Oversee work progress to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Interpret and explain technical information.
• Report on work progress.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, subcontractors, and other parties.
• Respond appropriately to work delays, emergencies, and other problems.
• Comply with legal requirements, health and safety codes and other regulations.
• Provide training to new staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• The ideal candidate must possess a school leaving certificate and a valid driving license.
• Previous experience in operations is a must.
• The ideal candidate must speak and write fluently in English. Fluency in Maltese shall be considered an asset.

COMPATIBILITY WITH THE COMPANY’S VALUES

• Possess an aptitude towards creating a safe environment to himself and others
• Be able to commit and provide quality to his/her line of work
• Strive to create a customer-driven approach
• Believe that teamwork makes work more efficient and leads to better productivity
• Show respect and integrity at the workplace and able to work in a team
• Believe that continuous professional development is the key to continue growing within the Company and keen to attend training as required
• Cultivate a strong understanding of key social and environmental issues

COMPETENCIES

• People management and supervisory skills to supervise a team.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and energetic attitude.
• Accurate and Attentive to detail.
• Knowledge of materials, machines and tools required.
• Knowledge of methods and processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximising the efficiency of the work.
• An understanding of customer needs and the ability to meet quality standards.
• Knowledge of planning and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.