Lead Hand

RWC is proven industry leader with more than 45 years of experience. Our reputation is built onhonesty, integrity and delivering consistent results. We say what we mean, and we do what we say.

As we continue to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients, contractors, suppliers, and employees, we strengthen our impact withing the community and help drive success for those around us. Our growth remains focused on developing and deepening our profile and presence, grow relationships, and expand our capacity in a safe work environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supervision:

• Ability to effectively manage multiple crews.
• Promote and carry out all RWC Company’s values which include quality and productivity at all times.
• Attend scheduled site meetings and record meeting notes.
• Maintain communication to Site Supervisor, CSO’s, RWC office and Sub Contractors.

Quality Control:

• Report any potential extras beyond the contract to Project Manager.
• Perform onsite material & quantity take-offs.
• Check quality of work performed by crews and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to perform all jobs on the work site needed. (Jobs include steel stud framing, drywall, suspended drywall systems).

Health and Safety:

• Enforce all General Contractor guidelines and regulations as well as compliance with all of RWC safety requirements.
• Promote importance of safety procedures and proper equipment use at all times.
• Maintain a safe work site by instructing crews how to use tools and equipment, handle materials, and use proper safety gear.
• Ensure all safe work procedures are available for workers to review.

Site Inspections:

• Facilitate site inspections and maintain documentation.
• Record and implement corrective actions.
• Support risk assessment continually.
• Monitor safety performance for risk determination.
• Ensure all documentation is submitted to appropriate departments.

Incident Reporting:

• Submit all incident and injury reports (medical, non-medical, near miss, hazard recognition, lost time injuries).
• Report major incidents to Director of Operations.
• Facilitate incident follow up.
• Obtain witness statements when required.
• Assist with investigations.
• Present safety material and concerns at Foremen’s meetings.
• Promote a respectful workplace.

Planning and Scheduling:

• Perform or delegate site layout.
• Organize crew tasks.
• Perform Time and Materials work using T/M Procedure.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong command of the English language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness
• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the trade
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Proficiency with technology, including use of tablets (iPad)

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant trade experience
• Red Seal certification (completed or in progress is preferred)
• Valid Level 1 First Aid certification
• Boom and Scissor Lift certification
• Fall Protection certification
• Supervisor Responsibility Training

Working Conditions:

Working conditions vary depending on the project. Work may be performed outdoors, indoors, or in partially enclosed areas and may involve standing, walking, lifting, kneeling, and bending.