Assistant Site Superintendent, Pacesetter Homes

Qualico Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Canada is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Superintendent to oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with established design and quality standards. The ideal candidate will manage safety protocols and maintain relationships with trade partners. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience in residential construction. This position offers regular hours and the potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the Residential Construction industry.
• Good understanding of construction processes and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction activities and enforce compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain positive relationships with trade partners and monitor work quality.
• Conduct inspections and resolve homeowner concerns effectively.

Skills

Strong communicator

Creative thinker

Leadership

Creative problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Construction management software (BuildPro, NewStar)

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Construction Manager, as the Assistant Site Superintendent you will oversee on-site construction activities and assist in ensuring construction follows established design and quality. You also enforce compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring sites are clean, safe and secure. Installing and maintaining temporary walkways, stairs, ramps, and handrails, ensuring safe access and egress to construction sites.
• Liaising and maintaining positive relationships with trade partners and suppliers. Monitoring work and ensuring it meets Qualico’s standards and all building and safety code requirements.
• Completing repairs and handling general deficiencies, such as framing, painting, window installation etc.
• Supporting Site Superintendent in monitoring project progress and schedules, and completing regular progress reports, checklists, log book entries and other reports as required.
• Supervising and providing guidance to onsite team members. Ensuring clear direction is given and work is carried out in a safe manner.
• Conducting pre-possession walkthroughs with homeowners, documenting deficiencies, and working with Client Care Coordinator to resolve all prior to possession.
• Conducting final inspection with homeowners on possession day to confirm completion of deficiencies and document any outstanding.
• Resolving homeowner concerns in a professional and timely manner to ensure delivery of excellent customer service.
• Working with the Client Care Coordinator to arrange or schedule customer appointments and provide details on resolution of deficiencies.
• Completing quality control inspections and repairs for deficiencies or coordinate with trades to complete repairs, ensuring compliance with quality standard.
• Accompanying trades on service calls when required. Documenting and notifying Client Care Coordinator of any outstanding deficiencies or concerns.
• Negotiating mutually agreeable solutions for homeowners and trades to resolve concerns and / or disputes when necessary.
• Following instructions from the Site Superintendent and completing other tasks as required.
• Promoting a safe work environment and ensuring all employees and trades work in a safe manner and following Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety legislation.

Your ideal candidate

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• A creative thinker; you identify new ideas, techniques and opportunities to improve performance and productivity.
• A leader; you develop and improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.
• A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.

Essential Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the Residential Construction industry.
• Good understanding of construction processes and procedures.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Comfortable using office equipment, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), and construction management software (BuildPro, NewStar or similar).

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Staying current on technical job skills.

Work Conditions

You primarily work on-site Monday to Friday, during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment / machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Travel to the regional office or other site locations is required. Overtime may occasionally be required.