Site Superintendent

Site Superintendent

General Contractor
Commercial Construction
New Build and Tenant Improvement
Vancouver, BC
$130,000 - $170,000

*Institutional Project Experience Required*

**Growth to Field Manager**

Site Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction Management

• Work with the Project Manager, develop and maintain master project schedule with input from subcontractors
• Assess commissioning and O&M requirements for master project schedule.
• Develop Health, Safety and Environment Plan.
• Review contracts with the Project Manager to ensure scope of work and schedules are accurate and feasible.
• Notify Equipment Management Team of requirements for project.
• Assist with selection of trade subcontractors.
• Conduct constructability reviews to bring value to the construction execution stage.

Construction Management

• Plan, organize, direct and control daily construction operations with direct leadership responsibilities for junior resources as assigned.
• Fully understand the Master Contract and Subcontractor Contracts.
• Develop and measure productivity on site to measure planned progress against actual.
• Control site logistics, maximize efficiencies, minimize deficiencies of all work including all subcontractors, suppliers and employees.
• Establish site for construction.
• Maintain daily and ongoing reporting to track site progress.
• Maintain a clean and organized site.
• Execute the quality management program proactively to minimize deficiencies.
• Approve timesheets.
• Hold daily field level hazard assessments.
• Hold weekly toolbox talks.
• Conduct weekly subcontract progress meetings and hold everyone on site accountable to the Master Project Schedule.
• Purchase, maintain, track and forecast materials.
• Review all subcontractor submittals.
• Support the development of commissioning and turn over plans.
• Fix deficiencies in line with achieving total completion date.
• Manage risk during the project by following the Risk Management Plan.
• Communicate daily with the Project Manager and project team on the status of construction including any concerns or discrepancies that may require escalation.
• Attend owner meetings throughout the project.
• Manage, control, and record all permit requirements, third party inspections, commissioning, training and hand over.
• Communicate with the office to manage administrative tasks.
• Responsible to ensure all on site contractually required items are implemented and completed.
• Champion health and safety and occupational practices and regulations.
• Provide cost-effective solutions to construction issues and coordinate with the Project Manager.

Post Construction Management

• Complete warranty work.
• Close all site accounts.
• Complete any deficiencies and issues related to the warranty period.
• Demobilize site.

Site Superintendent Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field preferred
• Certification of First Aid/CPR, WHMIS
• Possess valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably Commercial construction management
• Strong familiarity with contract administration, understanding drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards and building practices, including building codes
• Full understanding of mechanical and electrical installations, including commissioning and handover
• Excellent budgeting, costing, and scheduling skills
• Solid understanding of construction industry practices, OBC, OHSA and WCB regulations and safety standards, OHS Certificate
• Experience using MS Word, Outlook, MS Project, Electronic Document Management System, Bluebeam, and Plan Grid
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees, and external sub-trades
• Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges
• Works within tight deadlines and prioritizes of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through speaking to groups of employees on site, and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including clients, management, and site employees
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Travel to site will be required; travel within Canada as directed
• Ability to relocate to projects and offices within Canada and elsewhere according to Company resource requirements an asset
• Supportive of a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the Company Promise

Site Superintendent Salary:
Competitive Salary, Extended Benefits, Growth Opportunities, Flexible work environment, Continuous training and development, Match RRSP Program, Birthday off with pay

Site Superintendent Similar Job Titles:
Site Super
General Superintendent
Construction Manager
Superintendent

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Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.

We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.