PCL Construction

General Superintendent

PCL Construction$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyman certificate or related diploma/degree required.
  • Preferred NCSO designation and Gold Seal certification.
  • 20 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
  • Expert understanding of the construction industry and project scope development.
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor and coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements the PCL safety program and jobsite safety culture.
  • Collaborates consistently with project managers and teams.
  • Proactively addresses and resolves project-related challenges and issues.
  • Establishes productivity and quality expectations among teams.
  • Oversees contractor coordination and resource planning.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
  • Involvement in a strong safety culture and community-oriented projects.
  • Access to innovative practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
As a General Superintendent for PCL Industrial Management Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Ind Mgmt), you'll have the opportunity to oversee on-site construction activities and ensures project plans and schedule are followed and that the project is executed effectively, safely, and within budget.

Responsibilities
• Develops, implements, and maintains PCL safety program, including creating and influencing jobsite safety culture through mentorship and modeling and participating in district safety committee, and influences corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Consistently collaborates with construction/project manager and project team.
• Proactively identifies, manages, and resolves potential problems, work conflicts, or schedule challenges. Develops and implements recovery plan. Works with project team to anticipate and resolve project issues.
• Drives execution by establishing and communicating expectations for productivity, quality, performance, and safety.
• Oversees contractor coordination, workforce planning, resource forecasting, and project progress across multiple scopes.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, other site contractors, labor representatives, and key stakeholders.
• Leads, coaches, mentors, and develops project teams, superintendents, and field personnel across one or multiple projects.
• Supports the recruitment, onboarding, placement, training, and development of field staff.
• Visualizes and conveys vision of an entire project, drives the project schedule's critical path, anticipates constructability issues and troubleshoots, and enhances solutions in the construction plans and schedules for multiple projects.
• Partners with project management teams to develop and implement Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and risk mitigation strategies for assigned projects.
• Oversees and drives development and execution of work plans; reviews work plans for complex work scopes.
• Ensures compliance with contracts, policies, procedures, quality standards, and project administration requirements for assigned projects.
• Optimizes labor, equipment, materials, construction methodologies, and cost control to achieve project objectives.
• Contributes to business growth and operational excellence through pursuit support, claims management, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
• Journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline.
• NCSO designation and Gold Seal certifications preferred.
• 20 years of progressive experience in field supervision preferred.
• Expert knowledge of the construction industry, company operations, project scope development, and the application of engineering principles, including valu engineering and defining scope limitations for pursuits.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others while coordinating multiple scopes of work and planning, monitoring, and forecasting labour, materials, equipment, and schedule requirements.
• Understanding of collective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites. Experience mitigating grievance and employee-relations issues.
• Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks, and identify and leverage opportunities.
• Expert knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/legislation and demonstrated experience in implementing a strong safety culture.
• Expert understanding of productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.
• Ability to lead effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, internal operational systems, and current technology.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

Company: PCL Industrial Management Inc.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Ind Mgmt)

Job Title: General Superintendent

Requisition ID: 13477

About PCL Construction

PCL Construction is a leading construction company that provides a range of services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects across industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure. PCL Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also committed to safety and has a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and partners. PCL Construction has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
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