Role overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the construction activities that take place on Wales McLelland (WM) worksites. You will be involved in the supervision of sub-trades, WM site workers and maintaining compliance with WM safety and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise all work crews on the site including employees, sub-trades and visitors
Direct all field staff to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget
Ensure all work on site is completed to WM quality standards
Understand the project plans/specifications to identify possible cost savings measures, and potential construction problems
Attend pre-construction project meetings as required
Prepare schedules in conjunction with the Project Manager
Manage the day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met
Ensure that as-built drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period
Manage and look ahead no less than 2 weeks to proactively identify issues that could lead to delay
Manage changes in project scope to ensure that the most current contract documents are used at all times to prevent avoidable re-work
Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the construction process
Liaise with Project Manager as needed to provide updates and possible changes to project schedule
Prepare and expedite project deficiency lists
Maintain an organized job site, including site construction office
Ensure timely and cordial interaction with Accounting
Maintain daily paperwork such as timecard entry into system, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence
Ensure all employees and contractors adhere to safety policy/standards to maintain a safe job site and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced
Responsible to for ensuring all safety related matters or issues are dealt with and communicated appropriately

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Site Superintendent working for a General Contractor
Concrete experience like tilt-Up and cast-in-place would be ideal
Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations in a fast paced, constantly changing environment (dealing with trades, budget constraints, tight project deadlines)
Construction Management certificate/diploma or Trade Qualification is considered an asset
Successful track-record in completion of commercial or industrial projects ($5-$20 Million Project Value)
Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with construction of commercial buildings, tenant improvements and related site-work
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to lead by example and set standard of professionalism
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, SiteMax (Project Tracking/Timecard System)

BENEFITS:

In addition to a positive and respectful work environment, the following are some of the benefits of working at Wales McLelland:

Competitive compensation package
Performance-based bonus
RRSP matching
Comprehensive health benefits
Vehicle allowance
Employee referral program
Anniversary service recognition
Learning and development program

Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.

No Recruiting Agency phone calls, please