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 5 years of experience as a Site Superintendent working for a General Contractor in the construction industry with commercial, retail, and industrial new building construction
- 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 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**
