Location: Camrose, Alberta & Surrounding Areas
Position: Full-Time Reports To: Owner / Project Manager Experience: Minimum 5 Years Construction Experience
Wage: $38–$48/hour, depending on experience, leadership abilities, and level of site management responsibility
Probationary Period: 90 Days
Woodwright Inc. is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced, dependable Lead Hand / Site Foreman who can take ownership of daily construction operations, lead a team, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to Woodwright’s quality standards. We specialize in residential, agricultural, and commercial construction, including foundations, insulated concrete forms (ICF), framing, renovations, and interior finishing. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands construction, communicates clearly, solves problems, and takes responsibility for the people, productivity, and quality of work on their job site.We’re looking for a leader who doesn’t just complete the work but organizes, directs, and develops the team responsible for delivering it.
POSITION PURPOSE The Lead Hand / Site Foreman is responsible for managing daily job-site operations and ensuring assigned projects progress according to approved plans, schedules, budgets, and company standards. This individual serves as the primary on-site leader, coordinating employees, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and daily work activities while maintaining communication with the Owner or Project Manager. The Foreman is expected to lead by example, maintain accountability, and create a productive, respectful, and organized work environment.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
SITE LEADERSHIP & CREW MANAGEMENT
PROJECT PLANNING & SCHEDULING
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
QUALITY CONTROL
SAFETY & SITE COMPLIANCE
MATERIALS, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
COMMUNICATION & REPORTING
COST CONTROL & PRODUCTIVITY
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONSAt Woodwright, a successful Foreman demonstrates the following qualities:Ownership: Takes responsibility for the performance, organization, and results of the assigned job site.Accountability: Holds themselves and their crew to clear expectations and company standards.Planning: Thinks ahead, anticipates problems, and prepares the team for upcoming work.Communication: Provides clear instructions, reports concerns promptly, and keeps management informed.Efficiency: Organizes labour, materials, and equipment to maintain consistent productivity.Quality: Ensures work is completed accurately and meets Woodwright standards.Leadership: Builds a respectful, motivated, and productive team through coaching and personal example.Professionalism: Represents Woodwright positively when dealing with employees, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
OUR MISSION“To remove the mystery, and deliver clarity.”At Woodwright, we believe in transparency, accountability, communication, and quality workmanship.We are committed to building more than quality projects. We want to build a workplace where employees can develop valuable skills, take pride in their work, and create a successful future.Our leaders are responsible for bringing this mission to life through clear communication, organized job sites, professional workmanship, and a commitment to developing the people around them.HOW TO APPLYSend us your resume along with a brief introduction outlining:
• Your years of construction experience
• Your primary areas of carpentry and construction expertise
• Your previous crew leadership or site management experience
• The types and sizes of projects you’ve managed
• Why you’re interested in joining Woodwright
JamesWoodwright
Custom Carpentry
780-781-2015