Construction Superintendent Jobs

Please note: This position is not rotational shift, and requires the ability to be mobile/temporarily relocate within the province of Ontario, as work sites and project durations vary. Experience in building/rehabilitating heavy civil transportation infrastructure (often involving water, such as bridges, canals, dams, culverts, cofferdams and similar) is also required.

About the company:

Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Demathieu Bard, a company based in France with over 160 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been operating in Canada since 1997. CDB specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and is known for its innovative, complex construction methodologies and adaptability when undertaking challenging projects. As the general contractor, construction manager, and/or project manager, CDB continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, and buildings.

Our technical ability and well-recognized ‘can-do’ attitude sets us apart. Our strength as an organization lies in the skills and drive of our employees and it is a point of pride for us to encourage and develop our talent. CDB has currently over 150 engineers and technicians in Canada, with a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills and a right balance of experienced and young professionals. As an organization we are committed to optimizing our skilled resources, emphasising professional development, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the company.

Job Summary

Reporting to the project manager, the superintendent is responsible for providing on site coordination for various construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that all specifications are met and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The superintendent shall also be responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.

Responsibilities

• Harmonizing the Health & Safety programs of the GC and sub-trades and adjust the programs accordingly
• Reporting all incidents and participatingin incidents investigation
• Coordinating work stoppages if necessary
• Ensure regular inventories of equipment, tools, and materials are performed
• Participate in project completion & close-out
• Ensuring WHMIS 2015 compliance
• Ensuring emergency preparedness and conducting drills/simulations
• Conducting Workplace Health and Safety risk analysis
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards and laws by:
• Conducting weekly safety meetings
• Conducting site orientations for the new hires
• Manage materials/supplies ordering and receiving process
• Participate in meetings with clients
• Fostering respect for health & safety, and ensuring compliance among workers
• Ensure construction site documents are produced, maintained and filed according to CDB procedures
• Ensuring mandated fire and communications equipment is in place and available when necessary
• Effectively manage site employees by providing coaching and guidance and resolving any issues and concerns
• Ensuring all workers are aware and following safe work practices
• Coordinate time-sheets submissions
• Ensuring all workers are trained based on the job site requirements
• Oversee detailed look-ahead schedules
• Maintaining the records of trainings
• Coordinate site mobilization and demobilization
• Determine manpower requirements and communicate hiring needs to the Human Resources
• Ensuring PPE and safeguards are available, being worn and/or used properly, and being in a good state of repair
• Ensure as-built drawings are updated
• Coordinate the work of subcontractors and specialty sub trades, evaluate their performance

Qualifications required

Education

·Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician / Technologist or equivalent in experience

Certifications / licenses

·Current Driver's Licence

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven records managing site operations on Dam/Hydraulic/ Bridge projects with min $7 mil budgets
• Impeccable safety record
• Proficient in reading plans and specifications
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and policies to ensure compliance through reporting and administration
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a superintendent in civil construction

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• An out-going team player
• Advanced communication skills both oral and written

Job Specific Competencies

• Workplace health and safety awareness
• Forward thinking
• Personal credibility
• Outstanding leadership and coaching skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced planning and scheduling

Health and Safety Required Trainings (Provided by CDB)

• Basics of Supervising
• Workplace Violence and Harassment for Supervisors
• Workplace Inspections
• Confined Spaces (Project Based)
• Lockout/ Tag out (Project Based)
• First Aid
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Incident Investigation
• WHMIS
• Working at Heights (Project Based)

Assets

• MS Project
• Bilingual at English and French an asset

Work Conditions

• Willingness and ability to work overtime when necessary to deliver the project on time
• Mobility for various assignments in Ontario

Travel

·Willingness and ability to travel to the site location(s)