Site Superintendent

Our client is a leader in the development and construction of retirement residences across Canada.  With a portfolio of existing homes that require renovations and retrofits, we are recruiting a site superintendent with large scale renovation experience for this growing team.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, maintain and execute the project plan and schedule and ensure compliance with budget
  


• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities
  


• Supervise, direct, coach and train all foreman, laborers, and sub trades assigned to project
  


• Create site specific plans and procedures; ensure the implementation of the Site-Specific Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the job site; adhere to the safety and record keeping requirements
  


• Ensure project materials and workmanship meets the project quality standards and design requirements
  


• Assist with obtaining necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors & municipal/provincial authorities
  


• Resolve and advise senior management of potential problems, work interference or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts; anticipate and resolve project issues and schedule difficulties
  

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree/diploma OR equivalent experience preferred
  


• A minimum of 10+ years’ construction experience
  


• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry operations specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures
  


• Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job
  


• Experience applying basic engineering principles to construction challenges
  


• Able to visualize the entire project and anticipate construct-ability issues and embed solutions in the construction plans and schedules
  


• Ability to schedule, monitor and forecast resources for optimum efficiency
  


• Ability to manage others and many facets of the construction project and assume responsibility
  


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook, Project, etc.)
  


• Knowledge of OH&S legislation, policies and procedures