Heavy Civil Superintendent - Vancouver Island

An excting career opportunity for a proven superintendent on Vancouver Island! With a milestone project under construction, this general contractor is looking for a strong superintendent capable of mentoring others while delivering high quality technical underground infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, The Site Superintendent will be responsible for the management of self -performing and multiple sub -contracted forces,
effective use of heavy civil equipment and achieving project milestones while
keeping projects on schedule. On the jobsite, they will be responsible for
ensuring that projects are being built as per client requirements, construction
specifications and adhering to all safety regulations.  The main objective of the Site Superintendent
will be to deliver the specified work safely, within time, within budget and to
the desired level of quality and workmanship.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise
  and direct construction projects as per contract documents, and
  maintaining company and industry best practices;
  
• Ensure
  safety standards and protocols are being followed by all site workers and
  visitors
  
• Maintain
  a daily journal outlining progress, challenges, changes and solutions that
  could affect the outcome of the project delivery
  
• Responsible
  for all project safety and quality -control on site;
  
• Managing
  all site personnel, equipment usage and rentals as well as materials to
  ensure that resources are being maximized
  
• Analyze
  specifications and construction drawings and complete/participate in
  completing construction plan and construction schedule prior to
  mobilization to project site;
  
• Research
  solutions with Project Managers and Project Coordinators to recommend
  solutions to design problems, including conflicts, unidentified existing
  interferences and errors/omissions;
  
• Attend
  and from time to time lead project status meetings with internal and
  external stakeholders to ensure that project timelines are being kept
  within reach.
  
• Approve
  daily and weekly hours of direct reports
  
• Complete
  additional assignments and responsibilities as requested by the VP of Operations
  
• The
  main objective of the Project Superintendent will be to deliver the
  specified work within time, within budget and to the desired level of
  quality and workmanship.
  

Requirements

• Engineering
  Degree (Civil Engineering preferred), or Construction Management Degree
  and civil experience
  
• 10+
  years of civil construction experience, with at least 3 years in a
  supervisory role
  
• Valid
  Driver’s License
  
• Well -developed
  interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  
• Knowledge
  and use of MS Office, Scheduling Softwares
  
• Strong
  critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
  
• Effective
  time management and organizational skills.
  
• Proven
  ability to priority and manage multiple tasks effectively
  
• Proven
  ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  
• Negotiation
  and conflict management.
  
• Excellent
  client -facing and internal communication skills.
  
• Ability
  to meet and adhere to deadlines and work under strict time constraints
  
• Driven
  leader who can support and get the best out of others