PCL Construction

Superintendent

PCL Construction$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyman certificate or undergraduate degree in a related field; NCSO designation required, Gold Seal enrollment preferred.
  • 15 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to supervise a construction workforce.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction materials, specifications, and methodologies.
  • Ability to apply intermediate engineering principles in project planning.
  • Proficient in using scheduling software for project management.
  • Strong grasp of productivity metrics and labor cost analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement safety programs at the construction site.
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor the project team.
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with trades and project teams to meet quality standards.
  • Manage potential project conflicts and develop recovery plans.
  • Liaise with various stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and union representatives.
  • Oversee development of project execution plans and schedules.
  • Review contract agreements to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead significant construction projects.
  • Engagement in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Potential for long-term career growth within a reputable company.
  • Ability to impact local communities through construction projects.
Full Job Description
As a Superintendent for PCL Construction Management Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Buildings), you9ll have the opportunity to contribute by leading field operations, coordinating trade partners, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

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 schedules conflicts/setbacks.
  • Proactively identifies, manages, and resolves potential problems, work conflicts, and/or schedule challenges. Contributes to development and implementation of a recovery plan and works with the project team to anticipate and resolve issues.
  • Liaises between field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
  • Liaises with client, other site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
  • Visualizes and conveys vision of an entire project, identifies and drives the project schedule9s critical path.
  • Presents at client engineering meetings.
  • Develops client relationships and manages client network.
  • Communicates effectively and develops long-term relationships with stakeholders, clients, subcontractors and trades.
  • Oversees and manages development and implementation of Project Execution Plan (PEP) and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
  • Oversees and manages 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.
  • Understands project labor agreements and builds relationships with union and labor representatives.
  • Supports project pursuits and presentation teams at bid.
  • Maintains project administration correspondence and complies with documentation requirements.
  • Contributes to district committees and initiatives.
  • Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
  • Values, models, and coaches the solution provider and profitability culture.
  • Other duties as required.


Qualifications

  • Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline. NCSO designation required (IND); enrollment in the Gold Seal program (CDN) preferred.
  • 15 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
  • Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of collective agreement and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites (IND).
  • In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/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 judgement.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internal operational systems.

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 Construction Management Inc.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Buildings)

Job Title: Superintendent

Requisition ID: 13304

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.
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