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Richcraft Homes is a renowned, successful Ottawa Real Estate Corporation with more than a 40-year history in home and high-rise construction, land acquisition and development, multiple joint venture projects, and residential and commercial income property management.
Richcrafts purpose is to provide a distinctive, sought after product that delivers value and award-winning designs, with a commitment to customer satisfaction that surpasses every expectation. At Richcraft, we are purpose-inspired, detail oriented and driven.
Why Richcraft?
Richcraft strives to provide a high quality, professional work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Innovation, integrity, craftsmanship, and community are at the forefront of everything we do. We have always kept an unwavering commitment to our people, our communities, and our homeowners. At Richcraft, we feel privileged to build dream homes for our clients.
Richcraft is passionate about professional growth, development and long-term career excellence of its employees. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including:
Generous Health and Dental Plan
Employee Wellness Spending Account
Group Retirement Planning with Company Match
Employee Wellness Program
Referral Program
Loyalty Program
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Employment
Opportunities for Growth
The Role:
The Rough-in Foreman will oversee the rough-in phase of construction projects, ensuring the proper installation of all framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall and other systems during the initial stages of construction. This role requires leadership skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of building codes and safety protocols.
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In This Role, You Will:
Lead, manage, and coordinate the activities of all crews on construction sites to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Work closely with site supervisor, project managers, architects, and subcontractors to plan and schedule rough-in work to meet project timelines and milestones.
Conduct regular inspections of framing, rough-in installations, insulation and drywall to ensure compliance with building codes, plans, and specifications. Address any issues or discrepancies promptly.
Ensure all safety protocols are followed on-site, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe operation of equipment, and maintaining a hazard-free work environment.
Provide guidance and mentorship to crew members, fostering skill development and a strong work ethic. Lead safety training sessions (as required) and ensure that the crew adheres to safety standards.
Keep accurate records of daily activities, materials used, work completed, and any incidents or issues that arise. Submit regular progress reports to Site Supervisor/project managers.
Oversee the ordering, delivery, and inventory management of materials necessary for all requested tasks to ensure project continuity and avoid delays.
Identify potential issues in design, installation, or scheduling and work collaboratively with the team to resolve them quickly and effectively.
What You Bring:
Minimum 5 years of construction experience with a focus on rough-in work; prior Foreman or Supervisor experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of construction processes, rough-in systems, building codes, tools, equipment, and safety regulations, with a consistent commitment to applying safety standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with construction software such as NEWSTAR, Builder MT, or Mark Systems is considered an asset.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while adapting quickly to changing project needs, site conditions, and evolving plans.
Proven ability to manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and adjust workflows to ensure rough-in activities are completed on time and aligned with project timelines.
Excellent leadership, team-building, and organizational skills, with the ability to lead, delegate, motivate, and manage diverse teams of skilled tradespeople.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with project managers, foremen, subcontractors, and crew members.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail to identify issues early and implement practical solutions.
Ability to coordinate tasks and materials across multiple trades, mentor and develop crew members, and ensure adherence to best practices.
Familiarity with construction drawings, schematics, and blueprints to support accurate system implementation; relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, First Aid/CPR) are preferred but not required.
Family-owned Ottawa residential developer and home builder that also develops rental, commercial, and high-rise properties.
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Senior · 5+ years experience
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