Site Superintendent

Traine; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Site Superintendent to oversee construction activities in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing on-site personnel, ensuring high standards of workmanship, and enforcing safety regulations. You will collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to deliver exceptional results on multi-family residential projects. With a focus on leadership and attention to detail, you will play a pivotal role in driving projects from excavation to handover. Join a friendly, team-oriented environment that values professional development and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Performance bonus program

Top-tier health and dental plans

Opportunities for charitable projects

Real estate investment opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with wood frame multi-family projects from start to finish.
• Proficient in reading plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Strong management and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to meet specifications.
• Conduct regular site walkthroughs for quality assurance.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Gold Seal Certification

Red Seal Ticket in Carpentry

First Aid Certification

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Traine Construction and Development (Traine) is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Superintendent to join our organization! As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supervising all construction activities on-site, ensuring high standards of workmanship and efficiency. This position involves managing on-site personnel and enforcing safety and work regulation policies.

This is a construction site-based position in Kelowna, BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all on-site activities; ensure project construction is safe, timely, and efficient
• Manage site information flow: RFIs, ASIs, SSIs, ESIs, MSIs, etc.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and stakeholders to meet project specifications
• Create, monitor, and maintain the construction schedule in collaboration with the project manager
• Liaise with City Officials and build strong working relationships
• Chair weekly trade meetings and assist with monthly site meetings with the development team, project managers, directors, and trade partners
• Create and update lookahead schedules; monitor subcontractors to ensure productivity
• Review blueprints, shop drawings, and construction documents; identify conflicts early
• Coordinate and schedule trade partners, suppliers, and vendors
• Ensure on-site work aligns with drawings, specifications, and codes; conduct regular site walkthroughs for quality assurance
• Manage and mentor field staff, providing tools, materials, and instructions
• Maintain an organized and safe job site, enforcing safety policies
• Document daily logs, progress photos, safety inspections, and other reports
• Order materials and coordinate inspections, including utilities review
• Proactively address project challenges with creative solutions
• Oversee projects from excavation to handover

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with wood frame multi-family projects (4-6 stories) on concrete parkade, from start to finish
• Gold Seal Certification is a strong asset or in progress
• Red Seal Ticket in Carpentry and First Aid ticket are assets
• Valid Driver’s License with no restrictions
• Experience with phased occupancy multi-building projects
• Ability to evaluate trade partner performance and lead teams
• Proficiency in reading plans, specifications, and drawings
• Strong management, delegation, planning, and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
• Proficient with MS Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam, and Procore
• Knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, and quality control
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Successful background check required

Working Conditions

• Availability 24/7 may be required
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly
• Travel to site and off-site locations required
• Overtime and weekend work as needed
• Work in a fast-paced environment, outdoors and indoors, in all weather conditions

In return, you will receive a competitive salary (based on experience) and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Performance bonus program
• Opportunities to participate in charitable projects
• Top-tier health and dental plans in Canada and the construction industry
• Real estate investment opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training

Traine Construction and Development has been operating for 25 years, based in Kelowna, BC, working across Canada on multi-family residential projects via our property management division, Mainline Living. We build communities residents are proud to live in and are proud of our work. Join our friendly, team-oriented environment committed to delivering exceptional results.