Construction Site Supervisor Jobs

Responsibilities for Construction Superintendent

· Coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, consultants, inspectors and vendors to complete each project on time

· Monitor work and materials to ensure quality control standards are met at various stages of the project

· Communicate with the project team and support each subcontractor to execute his job duties effectively and efficiently

· Perform inspections or schedule inspectors to meet the varying safety and compliance regulations of each job location

· Maintain a written daily log of visitors, job actions performed, materials expended, and problems resolved on the job site

· Identify and resolve problems and conflicts, organizing meetings and cooperating with team members in various roles as necessary

· Creating schedules for workers and subcontractors

Qualifications and Skills for Construction Superintendent

· Ability to write reports and professional correspondence to vendors, government officials, and clients

· Good reading comprehension for technical documents, such as safety regulations, assembly and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

· Excellent verbal communications skills, especially when addressing customers, clients or official visitors to the website

· Keen eye to identify non-compliance with regulations or standards and ability to suggest solutions for deficiencies or problems

· Ability to stand for several hours at a time and to walk in varying climate conditions and on uneven ground

· Experience with managing demanding clients and offering creative solutions to meet commitments and requests

· Thorough understanding of budgeting best practices in construction projects

· Excellent planning and organizational skills

· Understanding of construction equipment use, maintenance, and operation

· Comprehensive understanding of local, provincial, and federal construction regulations

· Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education and Experience

· 5+ years demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting as a Superintendent in commercial and institutional construction; direct field supervision of large institutional or commercial projects valued at $10+ Million; P3 and Design Build experience is an asset.

· 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.