Journeyman certificate or degree in a related field; Gold Seal program enrollment preferred.
10+ years in field supervision of medium-to-large construction projects.
Experience leading diverse construction workforces in complex environments.
Strong knowledge of construction practices, materials, and methods.
Ability to interpret and apply engineering principles to project planning.
Proficient in scheduling software with a tactical approach to project timelines.
Deep understanding of contract management and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
Implement PCL's safety program across all site plans and procedures.
Supervise and mentor the project team, including direct and indirect reports.
Communicate effectively with trades and ensure performance standards are met.
Collaborate proactively to manage project problems and schedule conflicts.
Coordinate with various stakeholders to align construction with specifications.
Establish client and contractor relationships to ensure smooth operations.
Visualize full project lifecycle and develop detailed construction schedules.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in impactful community projects.
Support for continuing education and professional development.
A collaborative work environment that fosters mentorship and coaching.
Access to innovative technology and construction methods.
Potential involvement in diverse and complex project landscapes.
Full Job Description
As a Superintendent for PCL Builders Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, you9ll have the opportunity to deliver work that leaves a lasting impact on our clients and communities.
Responsibilities
Works with project manager to ensure implementation of PCL9s safety program, including integrating PCL9s safety program into all site plans and procedures and adhering to all safety and record keeping requirements.
Supervises, directs, coaches, trains and mentors the project team including direct and indirect reports.
Effectively communicates with own forces and trades and ensures that performance, productivity, quality and safety requirements are met.
Consistently collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively manages potential problems, work interferences and schedule conflicts/setbacks.
Coordinates with field coordinators, estimators, consultants and trade partners to ensure construction activities comply with drawings, specifications and constructability requirements.
Liaises with client, other site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
Visualizes the full project lifecycle, develops and maintains detailed construction schedules, identifies critical paths and anticipates constructability and sequencing challenges.
Develops and implements Project Execution Plan (PEP) and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
Creates, maintains and executes the project plan and schedule, and ensures compliance with budget and quality.
Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts and develops a plan that identifies and mitigates risks and maximizes opportunities to ensure that all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts and profitability levels are met.
Maintains project administration correspondence and complies with documentation requirements.
Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
Qualifications
Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline. Enrollment in the Gold Seal program preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive field supervision experience on medium-to-large, complex construction projects.
Demonstrated experience supervising and leading construction workforces in complex site environments, including own forces and trade contractors.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications and methods and procedures.
Understanding of project scope and ability to apply intermediate-complex engineering principles and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules.
Proficient understanding of and ability to apply logic to the schedule to build a plan using scheduling software.
Ability to coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work (OFW) and trade contractors with three-week lookahead schedules.
Thorough understanding of productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs) and ability to interpret cost reports.
Thorough understanding of contract language and with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures and legislation
Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work, 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 develop and maintain effective, customer-focused relationships within complex, multi-stakeholder project environments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new 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 that9s inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.
Company: PCL Builders Inc.
Primary Location: Calgary, Alberta
Job Title: Superintendent
Requisition ID: 12125
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.
