Site Superintendent (Calgary)

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 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**