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Superintendent

The Superintendent, is primarily responsible for all aspects of the project on worksites, including job start-up/pre-planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating construction projects from start to finish.The Superintendent monitors workers and subcontractors to ensure that duties are being completed in a safe,

efficient, and effective manner. They also manage large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects of

standard complexity.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures in the commercial/institutional

construction industry

• Superior leadership abilities with a demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with internal andexternal customers
• Proven track record of analyzing project scope, cost, and schedule, and taking appropriate action toensure the project is completed in a timely manner, on budget, and to all specifications andrequirements
• Able to read building specifications, blueprints, and as-built documents
• Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolution skills
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform material and labour estimates
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, andlegislation
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs including MS Project
• Demonstrated ability to identify scarce resources and effectively manage them
• Able to consistently achieve targeted deliverables completely and accurately
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a project team
• In-depth knowledge of building systems, materials, and components
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management skills
• Highly organized and able to prioritize responsibilities
• Proficiency in the practical application of carpentry principles, techniques, and procedures
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current
• Proven ability to take initiative and confirm the accuracy of information that is sent and received
• Adaptable and receptive to changing circumstances
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders andsubtrades
• Able to lead a team in high-pressure situations

Education and Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years commercial/institutional construction experience in a supervisory

capacity

• Experience building schools and health/long-term care facilities is an asset
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract
• Must be able to work out of town
• NCSO designation is an asset
• Able to obtain security and vulnerable sector clearances
• Journeyman Carpentry ticket (Red Seal certification preferred)

Functional Responsibilities

• Ensure all contractual issues are dealt with and resolved in a timely manner
• Organize and coordinate the activities of subcontractors
• Assist with the preparation and submission of construction project budget estimates
• Lead work on all commercial/institutional construction sites to ensure compliance with design, project specifications, regulations, and safety codes
• Mentor, supervise, coordinate, and direct all construction workers on the worksite
• Verify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and coordinate the replacement of any equipment that is damaged or put out of service
• Represent the company on matters such as business services
• Complete administrative duties onsite including timesheet, take-offs, purchases, change requests, daily logs, and other documentation as required
• Aid in the planning, organizing, direction, control, and evaluation of construction projects on site from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget
• Ensure the proper execution of project start-up and the construction management process
• Assist in the implementation of training programs and the development of site personnel
• Work with the project management team to ensure the project is running efficiently and effectively
• Plan and prepare construction schedules to monitor progress against established schedules
• Ensure the overall safety of all workers on site by performing regular checks and inspections
• Manage team's performance goals and evaluate competencies
• Ensure accurate and timely project close-out
• Schedule proper staffing levels onsite each day to ensure the project is completed as scheduled
• Ensure that proper materials and quantities of materials are onsite each day prior to daily work commencing
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Responsible for QA/QC on site and entering data in FTQ system to track and minimize deficiencies
• Attend project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and report on construction progress

Working Conditions

• Bending, crouching, and crawling
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (ie: hard hat, safety boots. etc.)
• Additional hazards associated with the construction industry
• Working near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Office setting as well as outdoors at various construction sites
• Climbing ladders and working at heights
• Walking and standing for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity is required to operate computer and peripherals
• Driving of a company vehicle
• Noise level is generally loud