Assistant Superintendent Buildings Construction

Ledcor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent with over 3 years of experience in commercial and residential projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, budgets, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to foster relationships with subcontractors and clients. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually, with a competitive total rewards package including benefits focused on wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Foreperson or Assistant Superintendent.
• Experience with high-rise residential or complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of OH&S and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project construction plans.
• Oversee project scopes and trade contractors.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations.

Skills

Construction management

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Trade certification or relevant education

Job description

You are an aspiring Assistant Superintendent with over 3 years of field operations experience working in multi-disciplinary large-scale, commercial and residential projects. You will ensure compliance with safety protocols, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations. By applying your industry expertise, you will drive project success while contributing to the long-term growth of our organization.

Apply today to join our growing Buildings Construction team in Vancouver, BC!

Essential Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project’s Lead Superintendent to develop and implement the project's construction plan
• Oversee assigned project scopes and lead these same scope teams to ensure the successful delivery of the whole complex commercial construction project
• Ensure that trade contractors and field staff in your area of responsibility are equipped with the resources required to efficiently complete projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes while ensuring that safety regulations are strictly followed
• Work collaboratively with safety personnel to plan and execute work and ensure adherence to Ledcor’s Corporate safety programs and policies
• Understand and follow Ledcor’s Construction Operations Manual and lead the development of the Project Quality Program (PQP), ensuring PEP conformance
• Review and maintain schedule, ensure milestones are met, identify scheduling issues and delays and lead solution development
• Promote the overall site safety program including subcontractor compliance with Ledcor standards, the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP), and all applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes
• Oversee the care and maintenance of internal and rental equipment on projects to maximize use while on the job sites and returns equipment to storage or the rental company when no longer required
• Schedule own forces' work and submit hourly timecards with all necessary details for job costing purposes
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients/consultants to ensure client needs are met and ensure future business opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience in a Foreperson or Assistant Superintendent position or similar role
• Experience working on construction projects within high rise residential, mass timber, healthcare, data centers, aircraft hangars, aviation, warehousing facilities, or other complex projects
• Combination of work experience in a similar role and industry related trade certification/education
• Expertise in safety within the organization and knowledge of OH&S and Environmental standards and regulations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work with senior management
• Strong technical knowledge of modern construction practices, documents, drawings, schedules, technologies, equipment, industry practices and contract negotiations
• Ability to anticipate problems and challenges, while providing leadership in creating innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives

Working Conditions

• Site based position in Vancouver, BC
• Valid drivers license and clean abstract
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Compensation

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.