Site Superintendent

CREATE. Construction Management Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefit plan

Team building activities

Birthday off

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to oversee all trades and manage onsite activities. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of commercial construction experience and a relevant degree or certification. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk Build, as well as excellent leadership and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $100,000 along with a comprehensive benefits plan and unique perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a Site Superintendent/Supervisor on commercial projects.
• Proficiency with Teams, Facetime, and/or Zoom.
• Up to date Safety Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all trades and manage onsite activities.
• Prepare project schedules and coordinate subcontractors.
• Initiate and maintain site-specific safety program.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

College / University degree or trade certification in construction

Tools

Autodesk Build

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

CREATE. Position Description – Site Superintendent

Provocative. Creative. And definitely out of the box. That’s CREATE. Construction.

WE CREATE DESIRABLE SPACES

As CREATE. continues to evolve and grow, we are looking for an experienced Site Superintendent. This is a role that is responsible for overseeing all trades and managing onsite activities.

Day to day responsibilities of the Site Superintendent include:

• Working closely with the Project Manager, assist in the preparation of the project schedule; execute at site level
• Contact, schedule and coordinate all subcontractors, suppliers and utilities
• Proactively monitor procurement schedule to ensure timely delivery within project requirements.
• Review the project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures, and potential constructability challenges while providing solutions to these challenges
• Produce and maintain 3-week look aheads
• Review, accept, and manage the general conditions budget
• Assemble the job site office and equipment requirements
• Raise and discuss relevant issues at the job site meetings
• Identify any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained within the Consultant’s design drawings or onsite conditions
• Initiate, activate and maintain a site-specific safety program for the project with CREATE’s safety consultant
• Coordinate and direct independent testing and inspections as required
• Maintain and enforce good construction standards and quality control
• Maintain control and responsibility for the security and operation of the Construction Management Group’s directly owned equipment and assets
• Control and monitor labour, material and equipment expenses and assist in the monthly cost forecasting
• Ensure Issue for Construction drawings are on site (most recent / current)
• Ensure that “as-built” drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period
• Coordinate all required municipal inspections and obtain full and final permit sign off on site
• Prepare and expedite completion of all project deficiencies
• Provide regular video or photo updates
• Work on the tools and do manual labour as needed

You’ll be successful with CREATE. if you are a professional and personable leader committed to the overall objective and self-development within the company. We’re looking for someone who will fit our culture we describe as: Casual Intense. This means you come to work with a high degree of GIVE A SH*T and a desire to still have fun.

This isn’t a job. This is a career. We want you to care about your career but also about mentoring and coaching regardless of position.

What we’re looking for on the resume:

• Minimum five (5) year’s experience as a Site Superintendent/Supervisor on commercial construction projects. Interior improvements and ground up build experience is an asset
• College / University degree or trade certification in a construction related field would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel, and Autodesk Build
• Proficiency with Teams, Facetime, and/or Zoom
• Excellent organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Up to date Safety Certificates

In the interview process we’ll be looking for:

• Understanding of construction terms, scheduling and planning concepts
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.)
• Strong understanding and belief in the OHSA & practice
• Confidence in own ability to intelligently communicate with team/client as well as effectively lead the trades
• Ability to break down problems & manage conflict by effectively dealing with issues in a professional manner
• Able to proactively seek solutions and elevate issues when needed
• A willingness to take feedback and grow (not wilt)
• The ability to be a pro-active self-starter with the ability to think ahead and plan work accordingly

What you will get:

• A values centric company who fully embraces their culture of Casual Intensity
• A company that provides autonomy the minute you can start demonstrating solid results
• An ongoing opportunity for development and growth – your only limitation is your desire to succeed!
• A competitive salary of $80,000 - $100,000
• A comprehensive benefit plan after completion of the probationary period
• Fun perks, like team building activities and your birthday off!

Apply:

Apply: If you are eligible to work in Canada, please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document) online to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview.