CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERINTENDENT

Rank Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health/dental benefits

GRRSP matching

Pizza Fridays

Halifax location growth

Job summary

Rank Group, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to oversee daily operations on commercial/industrial projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, monitor quality, and control costs to meet objectives on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety and OH&S compliance, maintaining project documentation, and liaising with the Construction Manager to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a supervisory role on commercial/industrial construction.
• Journeyman trade or construction management degree preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, and equipment to meet schedules.
• Ensure compliance with contracted scope and quality standards.
• Develop and monitor project schedules.
• Maintain safety and OH&S compliance at all sites.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation.
• Control labor and material costs; assist cost forecasting.
• Represent the company professionally on site.

Skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Organization

Calm under pressure

Blueprint interpretation

Construction terms

Project management

Budget control

OH&S legislation

MS Office

Education

Journeyman trade

Construction management degree

Job description

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rank Group is a full-service real estate firm, providing services such as property development, construction, property management, property maintenance, space design and planning. We thrive on building mutually open and honest relationships with our clients in all our projects, which is evidenced by our many long-standing relationships.

With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada.

Rank Group is currently seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to add to our team.

Summary

The Construction Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of our worksites (either new builds, tenant fit-ups, or capital gain projects), to ensure we are achieving project objectives on time, to quality standard, and within budget.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Coordinate all subcontractors, consultants, materials and equipment to ensure timely completion; providing direction and resolving problems as needed;
• Ensure subcontractors are fully executing and complying with contracted scope of work;
• Preparation of project schedule; communication and monitoring of project schedule;
• Identify deficit work and provide resolution;
• Proactively anticipate problems well in advance to avoid schedule delays and/or rush orders;
• Maintain daily log of activities on job sites;
• Ensure all project documentation is property completed, and submitted on a timely basis;
• Meet regularly with assigned personnel to ensure proper communication flow – raise and discuss relevant issues with personnel as needed;
• Control and monitor labour material and equipment expenses; assist in preparation of cost forecasting;
• Identify any issues in the construction process and communicate to Construction Manager for resolution;
• Maintain and enforce good construction standards and quality control;
• Maintain safe job sites and ensure compliance to all OH&S requirements, champion a ‘safety-first- culture at all times;
• Ensure job site is kept in a clean and organized manner.
• Ensure that “as build” drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction process;
• Work on jobsites as required to ensure project objectives are met;
• Represent the Company in a professional manner.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role of commercial and/or industrial construction projects;
• Journeyman’s classification in a skilled trade a strong asset, OR a degree or diploma in a construction management related field

Skills And Knowledge

• Proven ability to solve problems;
• Ability to effectively lead others;
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize;
• Ability to keep calm in stressful/high pressure situations;
• Ability to interpret and implement blueprints and other construction drawings;
• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction terms;
• Project Management concepts;
• Budget control concepts;
• OH&S legislation;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional in presentation and manner.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Health/dental benefits
• GRRSP matching program
• Pizza Fridays!
• Opportunity to be part of a growing exciting company, doing fun things in the city of Halifax