Forepeople Sheet Metal

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

A Sheet Metal Foreperson oversees the daily operations of Sheet metal crews on construction and industrial sites, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications. Their role includes hands-on supervision while maintaining communication with upper management.

• Supervision & Coordination – Directs sheet metal crew members, assigns tasks, and ensures smooth workflow.
• Worksite Planning – Organizes daily activities, reviews blueprints, and ensures materials and tools are ready for use.
• Safety & Compliance – Enforces safety protocols, conducts inspections, and ensures adherence to regulations.
• Quality Assurance – Monitors sheet metal installation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Problem-Solving – Addresses technical challenges and resolves any worksite issues.
• Reporting & Documentation – Maintains daily logs, progress reports, and communicates updates to supervisors.
• Training & Development – Provides guidance to workers, ensuring skill development and adherence to best practices.

A Sheet Metal Foreperson serves as a vital link between labor crews and project managers, ensuring smooth operations on-site.

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
• Experience with troubleshooting maintenance and service-related tasks
• 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