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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the construction activities that take place on Wales McLelland (WM) worksites. You will be involved in the supervision of sub-trades, WM site workers and maintaining compliance with WM safety and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all work crews on the site including employees, sub-trades and visitors
• Direct all field staff to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget
• Ensure all work on site is completed to WM quality standards
• Understand the project plans/specifications to identify possible cost savings measures, and potential construction problems
• Attend pre-construction project meetings as required
• Prepare schedules in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Manage the day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met
• Ensure that as-built drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period
• Manage and look ahead no less than 2 weeks to proactively identify issues that could lead to delay
• Manage changes in project scope to ensure that the most current contract documents are used at all times to prevent avoidable re-work
• Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the construction process
• Liaise with Project Manager as needed to provide updates and possible changes to project schedule
• Prepare and expedite project deficiency lists
• Maintain an organized job site, including site construction office
• Ensure timely and cordial interaction with Accounting
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecard entry into system, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence
• Ensure all employees and contractors adhere to safety policy/standards to maintain a safe job site and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced
• Responsible to for ensuring all safety related matters or issues are dealt with and communicated appropriately

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Site Superintendent working for a General Contractor
• Concrete experience like tilt-Up and cast-in-place would be ideal
• Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations in a fast paced, constantly changing environment (dealing with trades, budget constraints, tight project deadlines)
• Construction Management certificate/diploma or Trade Qualification is considered an asset
• Successful track-record in completion of commercial or industrial projects ($5-$20 Million Project Value)
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with construction of commercial buildings, tenant improvements and related site-work
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to lead by example and set standard of professionalism
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, SiteMax (Project Tracking/Timecard System)

BENEFITS:

In addition to a positive and respectful work environment, the following are some of the benefits of working at Wales McLelland:

• Competitive compensation package
  
• Performance-based bonus
• RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vehicle allowance
• Employee referral program
  
• Anniversary service recognition
• Learning and development program

Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.

No Recruiting Agency phone calls, please