Field Supervisor

Targeted Talent; Ponoka, Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Alberta is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead installation teams. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry, with strong leadership and mentorship skills. Responsibilities include managing safety programs, conducting performance reviews, and optimizing resource utilization while communicating effectively with clients. This position requires a proactive approach to improving operational efficiency and ensuring high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations in the construction industry, ideally installation.
• Supervisory experience in construction.
• Knowledge of helical pile industry.
• Knowledge of industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams and provide mentorship.
• Champion safety and quality programs.
• Conduct performance reviews and daily reporting.
• Manage resources to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Safety program management

Performance feedback

Scheduling

Resource management

Cost management

Client relations

Education

3-5 years of experience in operations within the construction industry

3+ years supervisory experience

Tools

Down-hole hammers

Drill rods

Bits

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides leadership to construction teams
• Acts as a mentor and provides support to all members of the installation team to ensure further growth and development of the company’s employees
• Champions the company’s safety and quality programs
• Provides feedback to the Construction Manager and/or Project Manager and client in order to collaboratively address performance issues while providing timely performance feedback to members of the installation team
• Conducts performance reviews
• Works with Scheduler, Project Manager and client to facilitate on-site scheduling
• Maintains contact with Project Manager and Shipping to schedule and receive deliveries of materials
• Provides daily reporting to the client and project management updating daily progress reports, supervisors’ workbooks, downtime reporting and expenditure documentation.
• Ensures that contract employees (including welders, surveyors, painters, etc.) are supervised and accountable for their functions on install projects
• Assists in ensuring travel and accommodation arrangements for install crews are properly booked and billed to the company
• Advises the sales team on project installation cost estimates as a part of the estimating process
• Works with the Scheduler to advise the Sales department on gaps in the installation schedule so that these gaps can be filled with projects
• Effectively manages all available resources to minimize downtime
• Actively works to mitigate company costs, including travel costs, overtime, equipment downtime, maintenance, housekeeping, safety, quality, etc.
• Supervises and manages all third-party service activity coordinating work activity with project requirements.
• Solicits ideas from install crew members with regard to cost saving measures, equipment improvements and sales opportunities
• Evaluates each installation project from start to finish with a view to minimizing variable costs attributable to the project and/or learning from experience to reduce costs in future
• Proactively looks for creative and innovative methods to make installation projects flow more smoothly
• Ensures installation crew members are mentally and physically fit for duty
• Works with administrative personnel to ensure required training courses are up-to-date for all crew members
• Ensures adherence to the highest quality materials, equipment and installation standards
• Proactively liaises with new and existing clients to secure any additional present and/or future work
• Assists with the formulation of department strategic plans
• Encourages good housekeeping habits to prevent injuries and property damage

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

The following are required:

• 3-5 years of experience in an operations environment within the construction industry (preferably installation)
• 3+ years prior supervisory experience, preferably within the construction industry
• Knowledge of the helical pile industry, including products and installation equipment
• Knowledge of industry-related tools (down-hole hammers, drill rods, bits etc)
• Performance and communication training or experience
• Basic mechanical experience