5-7 years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial and institutional construction
Trade background in carpentry or Gold Seal Certification preferred
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage construction activities effectively
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Competence in safety, workforce management, and project execution
Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate subcontractors and laborers on-site
Implement and monitor safety programs and performance
Foster positive relationships with field staff and subcontractors
Supervise and develop site team members through feedback and training
Contribute to project schedule development and refinement
Administer contracts and ensure compliance with terms
Identify and resolve project issues collaboratively with the Project Manager
Monitor subcontractor performance and quality of workmanship
Maintain daily paperwork including reports and inspections
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Supportive work environment promoting teamwork
Access to safety programs and resources
Potential for career advancement within the company
Engagement in diverse and large-scale projects
Full Job Description
Superintendent - Buildings East
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. 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.
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 clients' 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.
