Superintendent

Bird Construction

$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in a supervisory role within commercial and institutional construction
  • Demonstrated experience as a Superintendent managing projects valued between $10M-$25M
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage difficult situations positively
  • Experience with P3 and Design Build projects is a plus
  • Background in carpentry or Gold Seal Certification is an asset
  • Effective leadership and coordination skills to manage field activities
  • Proficient with MS Office, including MS Project.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the work of subcontractors and laborers on the construction site
  • Implement and monitor the Bird Safety Program to ensure safety compliance
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships to promote positive morale
  • Provide regular feedback, training, and coaching to site team members
  • Administer and execute contracts, purchase orders, and site instructions properly
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to resolve project issues and deficiencies
  • Monitor subcontractor performance regarding safety and quality standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety leadership development through the Bird Safety Program
  • Opportunity to work on significant commercial and institutional projects
  • A focus on people management and team development
  • Engagement in both project scheduling and execution
  • Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on project outcomes
Full Job Description
Superintendent

The Superintendent leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors and labourers. This leadership position is responsible for the day to day management of the construction site on an assigned project, executing field operations safely and in a manner consistent with company objectives.

This position is located in Edmonton.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of field staff and subcontractors.

  • Provide people leadership through establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with field staff and subcontractors in order to promote positive morale.

  • Supervision and development of site team members through regular feedback, training and coaching; timely completion of performance evaluations.

  • Contribute to the development and refinement of the project schedule.

  • Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices to ensure scopes, terms and conditions are properly executed.

  • Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues; works collaboratively with Project Manager to resolve issues.

  • Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work.

  • Ensure quality of subcontractor workmanship and building material.

  • Ensure sufficient manpower is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives.

  • Maintain daily paperwork including field reports, safety inspections, schedule updates, etc.

What We Are Looking For
  • Demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting as a Superintendent in commercial and institutional construction; direct field supervision of large institutional or commercial projects; P3 and Design Build experience is a plus.

  • Special consideration will be given to candidates with extensive interiors experience.

  • Able to manage projects $10-25M in value.

  • 5-10 years in a supervisory role.

  • Trade background in carpentry and/or Gold Seal Certification considered an asset.

  • Effective supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities to ensure consistent completion of projects on-time, on budget and to the clients27 satisfaction.

  • Demonstrated leadership, field management and problem-solving skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.

  • Service and results-oriented, you are able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.

  • You have demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration.

  • Proactive problem-solver that can manage difficult situations with positive results.

  • Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.

  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project.

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