Assistant Superintendent (Full-time) - BlueCity Construction

BlueCity Construction is part of Century Group’s portfolio of companies, delivering high-quality multi-family concrete high rise and low-rise wood frame structures. With our dedicated team of experienced construction professionals combined with the best consultant and trade partners, we are a recognized leader for constructing quality mixed-use liveable communities. Our COR® certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence in Health & Safety standards.

What Can We Offer You?

BlueCity Construction offers our team members a variety of benefits, including competitive salaries, health benefits which includes a healthcare spending account and wellness spending account, maternity leave top-up program, matching pension plan (DCPP), and the ability to advance your career through training and development opportunities.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations on the construction site. Assists with scheduling, inspections, quality control and job site safety by coordinating construction activities, maintaining accurate daily reports that track site progress, and ensuring work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, schedules and the highest safety standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Demonstrates leadership in health and safety and environmental protection on the project, promoting compliance with company policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Coordinates and supervises assigned sub-trades, suppliers and own construction teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and according to project requirements.
• Supports the Superintendent in implementing cost-effective construction methods, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, minimize waste and reduce potential project costs.
• Assists in coordinating daily construction activities, site logistics, material deliveries, equipment requirements and workforce resources to maintain efficient site operations.
• Participates in project meetings to monitor and support the project's ongoing progression, maintaining accurate daily logs and construction progress reports.
• Supports the supervision of on-site employees, ensuring assigned work is properly planned, coordinated and performed efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Understands project plans and specifications to identify potential construction problems, coordination conflicts, deficiencies and opportunities for cost savings, communicating findings to the Superintendent.
• Works collaboratively with the Superintendent and Project Manager to identify, communicate and resolve construction issues, potential changes and schedule constraints.
• Assists in developing and implementing construction schedules, including short-term look-ahead plans, trade sequencing and milestone tracking, taking corrective action within delegated authority to maintain project progress.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Requires 3+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably with demonstrated experience in site coordination, trade supervision or construction operations.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with multiple platforms and operating systems such as Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc, experience with the Procore Construction Project Management platform and Bluebeam are strongly desired.
• Any related education or degree program in construction science, construction management, building science or civil engineering, cost estimating, surveying, construction administration and project scheduling is an asset.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to support the construction of projects according to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings and applicable building codes while maintaining established quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with and provide guidance to project team members, subcontractors and trades while contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative and ability to lead by example while working under the direction of the Superintendent.
• Good understanding of current construction practices; working knowledge of construction processes, documents, drawings, specifications and project management.
• Ability to promote and maintain safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while supporting project quality, schedule and budget objectives.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, construction drawings and procedures manuals.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join and support our construction operations by applying your expertise to our initiatives; if this is you, apply now to discover your next career move!