Superintendent, Major Projects (Buildings) | General Contractor

Toronto, ON, Canada

$ 150.000 - 200.000

Superintendent, Major Projects (Buildings) | General Contractor Posted 6 days ago

General Contractor

Leading General Contractor focused on residential, commercial and institutional buildings projects in Vancouver

General contractor seeking experienced Superintendent with local experience for construction phase of commercial, residential and institutional projects. Ideal candidate will have experience on projects up to $50m, will be a self-starter and able to work off their own initiative. Good ability to manage schedules, costs, pre-construction, subcontractors and invoicing. This is a really good opportunity for someone to be an integral part of a growing company and make a great position for themselves in a busy market, with the ability to make good money along the way.

Job Summary

You’re a Superintendent with field operations experience working in multi-disciplinary commercial and residential construction projects. You will be responsible for enforcing company and project policies, they are the main client interface, and ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors. This position works closely with the executive team and provides leadership in field operations. For you, safety and quality are a priority and you are able to effectively delegate work to field staff, contractors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Comply with and effectively implement company Safety Program to ensure safety and environmental standards are met or exceeded

Ensure project construction is completed in compliance with the construction schedule, control budget and contract documents

Execute work in accordance with Contract documents, sub-contracts/agreements, plans, specifications and shop drawings including coordination and execution of changes to the work

Responsible for temporary worker hiring decisions in conjunction with Project Manager and direct, manage and promote productivity of employees on the job site (including trade contractors, suppliers, assistants and hourly employees) required to construct the project in accordance with the contracts, plans and specifications

Prepare the weekly production schedules and look ahead

Ensure appropriate action is taken in cases where contracts, plans and specifications are inadequate or contravene good building practice in conjunction with Project Manager

Review and enforce the trade contracts, scopes of work for discrepancies with project requirements

Review drawings for dimensional errors, construction detailing, constructability, economy and long-term durability in conjunction with the Project Manager

Review the budget and the underlying estimate to understand what assumptions were made and what conditions have been set in conjunction with the Project Manager

Coordinate inspections with civic authority and other authorities with jurisdiction for routine and occupancy-related inspections

Attend, chair and document regularly scheduled trade meetings; maintain liaison with client and architect contacts to facilitate construction activities in accordance with Safety Program and Quality Management Program

Work collaboratively and conduct effective meetings with other departments, project staff, owners, architects, subcontractors, sharing knowledge and experience to meet the client’s objectives efficiently and effectively

May be responsible in overseeing one or more teams/projects that are at multiple sites or large complex projects; fostering strong teamwork orientation

Requirements

6+ years of construction experience as a Superintendent or similar direct supervisory role

Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification / education program

Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes

Solid understanding of current construction practices

Ability to guide safe work practices in a high pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget

Working knowledge of construction documents, contracts, costs, and budgets

Working knowledge of scheduling and project management

Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders needs, and identify solutions

Capable of identifying constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule

Skilled at promoting teamwork with project team and stakeholders

Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with scheduling software

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, or Construction Management

Red Seal Carpenter (Journeyman) Certificate a strong asset

Gold Seal accreditation an asset

Accommodation or allowance for an agreed period (for someone from out of town)

Bonus scheme on each project the person is managing

Health and dental insurance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Local Canadian experience required

• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered. .

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.

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