executive summary

From a Foreman's Perspective...

Foremen want to be able to supervise their crews and are frustrated with the competing demands that use up their day. Foremen interviewed in Fort McMurray indicated that they would be in favor of dedicated planners provided the planners had field experience and that the foremen had input to the plans that were developed.

Foreman Frustrations... A Foreman's Day...
- Too much paperwork
- Invisibility of decision makers
- Confusion about the decision-making chain
- Duplication of responsibilities at multiple levels
- Inconsistency in application of rules and procedures
- Too much bureaucracy in general
- Overload of safety tasks and management
- Chasing equipment, materials & information
- Lack of communication devices (e.g., radios)
- Equipment & materials shortages
- Starting & stopping tasks due to shifting priorities

 30% On-site Travel
20% Planning and Scheduling
15% Direct Supervision
10% Safety Tasks
9% Paperwork & Reporting
5% Quality Assurance and Control
3% Meetings (other than safety)
2% Productivity Monitoring
2% Productivity Improvement
2% Work Process Review
2% Other
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100% Total
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