Assistant Site Superintendent

Third Space Properties Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Third Space Properties Inc. in Vancouver, Canada, seeks an Assistant Superintendent to help startup and execute a purpose-built rental development.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will coordinate day-to-day site activities during mobilization, excavation, shoring, and foundation construction, establishing site operations and project controls. You will support safety, quality, and schedule performance while coordinating subcontractors and field staff, with transition to the Superintendent

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of construction experience in multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial projects.
• Experience supporting excavation, shoring, civil, concrete, or structural work.
• Exposure to wood-frame multi-family construction is an asset.
• Strong understanding of sequencing and site operations.
• Experience using construction management software; Procore is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Project and Excel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mobilization activities including site setup, logistics, access control, and documentation.
• Assist in implementing project procedures, reporting, and site standards.
• Coordinate utility locates, surveys, and municipal requirements as needed.
• Monitor bulk excavation, shoring, dewatering, and foundation activities.
• Liaise with geotechnical consultants, surveyors, engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
• Track progress against schedules and identify risks or constraints.
• Maintain field processes and quality control; ensure safety compliance.
• Plan and direct day-to-day field activities and subcontractor coordination.
• Maintain site records: daily reports, photos, RFIs, and inspection reports.
• Support transition from excavation to foundation and wood-frame construction.

Skills

Team coordination

Field operations

Tools

Procore

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Third Space is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support the successful startup and field execution of a purpose-built rental development project.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day site activities during project mobilization, bulk excavation, shoring, and foundation construction. This role will play a key part in establishing site operations, implementing project controls, coordinating subcontractors, and supporting the transition to the project Superintendent as construction progresses.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and proactive construction professional who can coordinate complex site activities, establish strong field processes, and support the successful delivery of early project phases while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project mobilization activities including site setup, logistics planning, access control, and site documentation.
• Assist in implementing project procedures, reporting requirements, and site operational standards.
• Coordinate utility locates, survey activities, and municipal requirements as required.
• Coordinate and monitor bulk excavation, shoring, dewatering, and foundation activities.
• Liaise with geotechnical consultants, surveyors, engineers, contractors, and inspection authorities.
• Track progress against project schedules and proactively identify potential risks or constraints.
• Maintain awareness of constructability issues and support resolution efforts.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and directing day-to-day field activities.
• Coordinate subcontractor work, deliveries, inspections, and consultant site visits.
• Participate in daily field reviews and trade coordination meetings.
• Maintain site records including daily reports, progress photographs, and activity tracking.
• Support the Superintendent and project team in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Maintain control and responsibility for the security of the job site.
• Assist with site inspections, deficiency tracking, and quality control processes; to ensure the compliance of construction drawings and specifications.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support short-term planning and look-ahead scheduling activities.
• Monitor project milestones and report potential schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, inspections, reports, and field records.
• Utilize Procore and other project management software to support project administration and reporting.
• Assist with the transition from excavation construction into foundation and wood-frame building construction.
• Support onboarding and coordination of additional site staff and trade partners as project requirements evolve.
• Provide continuity of project knowledge and documentation to the Superintendent and construction team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 -5 years of construction experience, in multifamily residential, mixed-use, or commercial construction. Ideally more than 2 years as an Assistant Site Super or Lead Hand.
• Experience supporting excavation, shoring, civil, concrete, or structural construction activities.
• Exposure to wood-frame multi-family construction is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site operations.
• Experience using construction management software, with Procore experience considered a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Project and MS Excel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Accommodation Offered:

If we can offer reasonable accommodations to you in the application or interview processes, or if you have feedback on how we could improve the equity or accessibility of our recruitment, you are welcome to contact us with the subject line "Accommodation Request - Assistant Site Superintendent". Please note that we are unable to respond to general status inquiries or other messages that are unrelated to accessing our hiring processes.

Salary Range:

Third Space provides a competitive salary and benefits package as well as many other perks and benefits. The Assistant Site Superintendent salary range is $90,000 - $110,000 with an annual performance bonus. This role is eligible for health & dental benefits. The exact compensation offered will be dependent upon education & training, years of relevant experience, and internal equity.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.