Lead Hand

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision
• · Act in a professional manner in all situations that arise
• · Have the well-being of RWC and the safety of its employee’s in mind at all times
• · Perform, oversee and delegate site layout
• · Attend daily or weekly site meetings as required
• · Learn to perform onsite material & quantity take-off’s if required
• · Ability to perform all jobs on the work site (Including but not limited to; steel stud framing, drywall, and suspended drywall systems, T-bar & shafts)
• · Amplify the principles of a respectful workplace on each site
• · Enforce all General Contractor guidelines and regulations as well as compliance with all of RWC safety requirements
• · Promote the importance of consistent safety procedures and proper use of all equipment used on site, enforcing a culture of safety at all times
• · Promote and carry out all RWC Company’s values which include quality, integrity and productivity at all times
• · Assist with required safety paperwork is completed in Salus as mandated by the RWC standards and COR requirements
• · Assist crew members to follow project and or company policies and procedures
• · Maintain a safe work site by instructing crews how to use tools and equipment, how to handle materials and what safety equipment is necessary when performing tasks
• · Educate and instruct employees on safe work practices Planning and Scheduling
• · Ability to effectively assign tasks to crews as coordinated by site Foreman
• · Ability to learn to read and comprehend project/engineered and shop drawings
• Employee Relations
• · Remain up to date with all of RWC developments and ensure information is communicated to all crew members
• · Able to recognize, address and resolve issues that arise on site and or between crew members
• · Report all absences and employee issues to PnC and field superintendent.
• · Promote, support and facilitate teamwork between all crew members
• Quality Control
• · Estimate time durations for changes with site Foreman
• · Document all trade damages using the PlanGrid system
• · Submit up to date QC check lists at the beginning and end of each scope of work.
• Administration
• · Learn to enter hours of work for crew members, ensuring information is entered by 11:00am on the following day
• · Learn to review and approve sub contractor spread sheets (hourly and piecework).
• · Learn to input daily reports in Plexxis.
• · Follow all of RWC safety reporting responsibilities
• · Learn to perform Time & Materials work using EWA's in Plexxis
• · Learn to enter packing slip information in Plexxis for tracking purposes, including checking all deliveries and verifying quantities that are actually delivered, this task may be delegated
• · Learn to complete quarterly tool control
• Performs other related duties as required
• Qualifications and Experience
• Required
• · 5–7 years of relevant trade experience (Drywall, Steel Stud Framing, and Ceilings).
• · Hold or pursuing a Red Seal certification.
• · Valid Level 1 First Aid certification.
• · Boom and Scissor Lift certification.
• · Fall Protection certification.
• · Supervisor Responsibility Training.
• · Strong command of the English language.
• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• · Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.
• · Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• · Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office email and use of tablets (iPad).
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
• · Construction-site
• · Working conditions can vary greatly depending upon the projects assigned to. Majority of work will be outside or in non-enclosed areas, often resulting in prolonged standing, walking, lifting, kneeling, and bending which may be strenuous physical activity
• Apply to join the RWC team today!