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We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee civil project work for an established contracting client of ours in the Calgary area. Our client is mainly engaged in civil work for municipal water and waste water infrastructure. Experience supervising construction with these types of projects is highly desired.
Job Responsibility:
Review job file and become familiar with original estimate, plans and specifications
Responsible for resources allocation to meet construction schedule and complete projects on time and on budget
Update coordinating on scheduling
Train, mentor and develop direct reports to build a strong team including utilizing the bi-annual performance review
In conjunction with Foreman and the divisional Superintendents, direct the work required to complete the project
Ensure that company tools and support equipment are properly requisitioned to job sites, kept in good repair and returned when no longer need on site
Attend project closeout meeting to ensure successful completion of projects
Document all pertinent project information, including weather, site conditions, employee issues, conversations with inspectors, owner’s representatives and consultant representatives and changes in scope
Review grade sheets for accuracy
Ensure that all materials are ordered with purchase orders or requisitions for materials/supplies from suppliers, parts room, yard and warehouse
Coordinate with Project Manager for document inspections on completed work, including prime/owner/consultants’ sign off
Review and approve electronic timesheets submitted by Foreman on a daily basis
Behaves in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and others on the work sites
Reports incidents, injuries and near misses and participates in the investigative process
Assists other employees when required
Attends and participates in toolbox and safety committee meetings as scheduled
Adheres to company policies, procedures, and directions regarding standards of workplace behaviour in completing job duties and assignments
Complies with the standards and procedures of North Star’s health and safety manual and Occupational Health and Safety regulations
During the winter helping the estimators secure work for the next season
Create solutions to problems in extremely stressful situations while remaining calm
Learning and participating in estimating during the winter months
Creating a conduit of training and moving individuals up in the division
Communicated with client’s in a timely and professional manner
Paperwork completed daily and on time
Deal with all employee issues
Responsibilities to meet and beat all project cost budgets
Overall Responsibilities of specific projects
Recognizing and negotiating project extras with clients
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years of construction experience, supervisory experience as General Foreman or Superintendent
Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, schedules and costing reports
Thorough understanding of construction procedure and safety practices
Extensive knowledge of proper equipment utilization, operation and maintenance
Valid Class 5 Drivers license required and clean drivers abstract
Active Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) Certification
Work Site investigation Basics (WIB)
GPS experience an asset
Ground Disturbance
Valid First Aid
Must have accident investigation courses and the ability to discerned root causes of incidents
Estimating Experience an asset
NCSO is considered an asset
Taken LSE, Prime Contracting and PHISM
Active WHMIS Certification
Self-motivating and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Understand and follow verbal and written directions
Strong work ethic with demonstrated dedication and reliability
Problem solving and decision-making capabilities
Must be able to work as a member of a greater team