Transmission And Distribution Superintendent - Mass Electric Canada

Requisition ID: 166216

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District

Department: Construction Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You with be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Canada Co. (MECC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MECC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.

At MECC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MECC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives. We self-perform most disciplines providing time, cost and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.

Location

This position is located in Toronto, for our projects at Union Station.

Responsibilities

•     Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
•     Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes
•     Review, approve and negotiate change orders
•     Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
•     Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
•     Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
•     Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
•     Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
•     Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates
•     Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
•     Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning
•     Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes

Qualifications

•     Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
•     Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
•     Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
•     Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
•     Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
•     8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably in U/G MV & HV transmission and distribution.)

Other Requirements:

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.