Senior Superintendent Jobs

On behalf of our valued client, a Calgarian general contractor, MatchBox Consulting Group is searching for a Senior Superintendent with experience in various commercial and institutional construction projects.

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of construction management and construction principles and practices
• Experience in the GC industry
• Thorough understanding and accountability of the site financial management of projects
• Thorough understanding of all Project Delivery Methods
• Journeyperson trade certification
• Ability to navigate MS Office
• Ability to interpret legislation, laws and regulations
• Completion of secondary school
• Ability to seamlessly and without guidance successfully deliver multiple complex projects
• 10+ years of progressive experience as a Site Superintendent
• Communication and customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Role and Responsibilities:

Safety and Quality:

• Overall responsibility for ensuring that Quality standards are met throughout the project
• Responsible for compliance with contract documents in regard to inspections and testing
• Responsible for implementation of safety program, hazard assessments, inspections, incident and accident investigations etc. and ensuring compliance

Communication:

• Follow up weekly on constraints assigned to Superintendent that are in the Constraints Log
• Provide to Project Manager/Project Coordinator summary of work for monthly project updates, which would consist of: Schedule update, Deliverables (shop drawing control), Photos, Budget update, Concerns, Constraints
• Developing and following up on Site initiated RFIs
• Liaison between all key industry partners involved in the project (Client, Consultants, Trade Partners) and responsible for communication throughout the project
• Assist Project Managers with site-changes and change orders by providing detailed costing input
• Schedule and participate (and act as rotating chair as applicable) in monthly “Project Success Self Evaluation” meetings

Construction Site Management:

• Review, understand and proactively manage the scopes of work within the contract documents
• Responsible for completion and distribution of Daily Job Logs
• Responsible for Preventative Maintenance of tools and equipment
• Responsible for coordinating mobilization (including set-up of trailer with required technology etc) and demobilization of construction site
• Responsible for monitoring and steering overall project schedule on a day-to-day basis. Alert PDT to potential issues that may arise utilizing Last Planner System for schedule management
• Responsible for monitoring, updating, and review overall project resources, labour, equipment, and materials
• Responsible for construction site management from start to finish
• Liaising with building authorities and regulators
• Accountable for ensuring productivity of crews completing self-performed work
• Responsible for verification of invoices, labour quantities, packing slips of incidental site POs
• Responsible for Project Close-Out including final inspections, as-built drawings (gathering and capturing any changes in as-builts), deficiencies, warranty work and site demobilization in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Responsible for accuracy and submittal of weekly timesheets
• Participate in the selection, performance management, and termination of field site personnel

Meetings:

• Assist Project Manager with coordinating commissioning meeting and developing a commissioning plan combined with Schedule (Testing, Equipment start-ups, Training, Turnover)
• Validate and approval of Meeting Minutes
• Responsible to attend client meetings
• Responsible for facilitating weekly Last Planner meetings

Procurement:

• Participation in the Trade Award and Project Success process
• Responsible for following the Procurement Model for Project Delivery for site purchased materials and services
• Assist Pre-Construction when required with schedule development for future work

Financial:

• Participate in monthly site WIP Meetings
• Review and provide feedback to Project Manager on Trade Partners Monthly Progress Bills
• Initiate documentation for cost recovery of back charge/s after advising Trades

Design:

• Review owner supplied equipment for compatibility with design and construction
• Review shop drawings for accuracy coordination and constructability
• Participate in Design Meetings and provide constructive feedback and recommendations with regards to the constructability, flow of work and impact on the schedule
• Review preliminary design drawings and ensure that they accurately capture the client’s needs and wants discussed during the Design Meetings

Turnover:

• Conduct client review of work
• Conduct internal walk-through in preparation for client turnover
• Oversee completion of deficiency related work as necessary
• Coordination and completion of any and all job deficiencies
• Manage completion of warranty work as necessary

Mentorship:

• Encourage a passion for work and a sense of team
• Conduct PDCAs with direct reports
• Motivate members of the PDT to develop and exhibit a continuous improvement mindset and encourage junior roles to make recommendations
• Provide support and guidance to junior roles within the PDT
• Recommend opportunities so that members of the PDT know of and value the expertise and skills within the team
• Foster an environment where learning is encouraged
• Recommend opportunities for members of the PDT to work across programs to optimize the use of resources and achieve results

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivalled expertise with our teams extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com