Project Superintendent

Conwest Contracting Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced construction supervisor to lead projects in the vibrant Vancouver area. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, managing project schedules, and mentoring a talented team. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in civil construction, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. As part of a collaborative culture, you will work closely with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives, all while promoting the company's core values of safety, quality, and integrity. If you are passionate about construction and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in civil construction with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and manage project schedules.
• Oversee and mentor project staff while managing resources effectively.

Skills

Civil Construction

Project Management

Communication Skills

Scheduling and Planning

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Project Engineering, Project Management, or Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

• Reports to Operations Manager for all general operations, HR and staffing matters.
• Functional reporting to Project Manager for all project specific matters including safety, schedule, budgets, labor, materials and equipment.
• Directs the work of Project Foremen and Hourly Crew.
• Works directly with CWC Executive Management team, Equipment Manager, Estimators and Project Management teams, Site Superintendents, Foremen and Accounting and Finance as part of a collaborative team-based culture.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Responsible for ensuring all construction activities comply with safety standards and policies set out by Conwest Contracting, WorkSafe regulations and standards.
• Ensures all aspects of his/her role are executed in a safe manner.
• Obeys safety guidelines when on construction sites and Conwest operations.
• Displays leadership in promoting the safety culture of Conwest Contracting.

Schedule & Planning

• Participate in bid reviews and pre-construction meetings.
• Direct and coordinate activities of field personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within a prescribed budget and adheres to all regulatory restrictions and requirements.
• Ensure Project Foreman / Lead Hand have a complete understanding of project scope and methodology.
• Manage and coordinate sub-contractors work on site.
• Prepares work plans and scheduling to determine resource, material, and equipment requirements.
• Schedule and plan ahead of each crew, to remove schedule obstructions weeks in advance.
• Review status reports prepared by Project Manager and modify schedules or plans as required.

Labour

• Manage Project Foremen and key project staff responsible for project construction, including all scheduling and vacation approvals.
• Provide support to project staff as needed, including: providing project technical advice and resolution to problems; and ensuring employees for each task are fully qualified to perform assigned duties.
• Identify, recruit, and make recommendations to Operations Manager for VP approval for hiring of new field staff.
• Oversee and mentor project staff as needed in order to contribute to their development and career growth.
• Advise and recommend disciplinary action to ensure adherence to company policies/procedures/COR standards with review by Operations Manager and VP approval.
• Obtain and utilize the most skilled and appropriate workers for each task.
• Liaise with Operations Manager on all personnel paperwork.
• Set a productive, consistent, and professional work example while supporting and promoting published Conwest Contracting policies and core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and success.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine construction plan, including accurate assessment of materials and equipment required.
• Manage and maintain strong working relationships with project owners, partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Allocate resources (people, subs and equipment) where appropriate to achieve project safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Work with Project Manager to review and prepare a needs assessment of equipment and resources.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil construction including earthworks and underground utilities with at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Possesses a demonstrated ability to lead and direct construction teams, analyze issues, and bring innovative solutions to achieving work plan objectives.
• Must be people oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
• Possesses a basic understanding and interpretation of Job Cost reports.
• Must be a proficient scheduler and planner with a proven track record of successful project completions or portfolio.
• Knowledge and understanding of union environment and Post-secondary education a plus. (i.e. Project Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering Technology).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.

Compensation from $100,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

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