Site Superintendent

OSCO Construction Group; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is searching for a Site Superintendent. This role requires a minimum of five years of supervisory experience in general construction. The ideal candidate will manage daily on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and timelines while promoting site safety. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and a strong understanding of various construction disciplines. The position includes a comprehensive compensation package with benefits such as health coverage and educational scholarships.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Educational scholarships

Health & wellness programming

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in general construction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction activities daily including project coordination.
• Supervise and coordinate personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure project schedules are followed and budgets adhered to.
• Communicate effectively with senior management.

Skills

Supervisory experience in general construction

Effective communication skills

Strong understanding of construction disciplines

Results-driven mindset

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Procore

BIM

Job description

About Us

In business since 1960, FCC Construction is an open shop, multi-trade, specialty contractor serving Atlantic Canada. FCC’s three main operating divisions include: General Construction, Management, Electrical Contracting and Communication Cabling.

Job Summary

We are currently searching for a Site Superintendent with a minimum of two (2) years of experience to join our growing and dynamic Construction division. The Site Superintendent is responsible for the supervision of onsite labor and sub-contractors to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time. This position requires confidence, initiative, a sense of urgency, and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them. The successful candidate must be primarily task-focused, requiring a direct leadership style that encourages results though collaboration. Critical to this position, the Site Superintendent must be able to implement quality, health, and safety standards onsite through effective communication and shared knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Managing on-site construction activities on a daily basis, including: project coordination, planning, scheduling, estimating, material requisitioning and cost-control
• Supervising and coordinating personnel and subcontractors
• Ensuring schedules are followed and projects are executed effectively, within budget
• Effectively communicating with senior managers and support personnel
• Ensuring site safety is in accordance with strict standards of our Corporate Safety Program and legislative requirements
• Daily record-keeping
• Inspecting work to ensure quality and compliance with specifications

Technical Requirements

• Lean construction system implementation on multi-story buildings would be considered a strong asset
• Industrial experience considered a definite asset
• Strong understanding of various construction disciplines including interpretation of construction drawings, safety regulations, scheduling, cost-control and other areas of business
• Previous knowledge/experience with various computer programs; i.e., Microsoft project, outlook, excel, BIM, Procore would be considered an asset

Business Requirements

• 5 or more years of supervisory experience in general construction
• Results-driven with a focus on future growth and development
• Able to work well in an extremely fast-paced, deadline driven environment with proven time management and organizational skills
• Willingness/ability to travel based on needs of the business

Cultural Requirements

• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with management and peers
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently when necessary

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, FCC offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, be global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products & services.