Site Superintendent

Coastal Mountain Excavations; Squamish; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Mountain Excavations is seeking a Site Superintendent to lead on-site operations, drive safety and productivity, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. The role requires coordinating with engineers and owners, maintaining records, and upholding CME standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in civil/excavation and 2–5 years of project management, plus Engineering technologist or equivalent education and a BC Class 5 licence.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years civil/excavation experience; 2–5 years Project Management experience.
• Engineering technologist or equivalent education; additional management training is an asset.
• Must hold a valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations, safety, scheduling and quality control.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate construction projects per schedule and budget.
• Maintain daily site records, communications with Project Manager and VP Construction.
• Coordinate equipment and manpower with VP Construction to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure ongoing quality control and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Construction management

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

HCSS Heavy Job Manager

Education

Engineering technologist or equivalent education

Tools

HCSS Heavy Job Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT US

At Coastal Mountain Excavations (CME), our core values – professionalism, safety, and a strong work ethic – shape everything we do. Every action we take and decision we make helps build our community and strengthen our reputation as a leader in civil construction.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The basic functions of the Site Superintendent are to:

• Assume the role of company representative on site,
• Be responsible for site contractual issues, record keeping, and related paperwork.

KEY ROLES

1. Lead by example, give clear direction
2. Direct, support and model safety
3. Supervise and coordinate activities
4. Quality production, on time, on budget
5. Liaise with engineers and owners

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Site Superintendent is responsible for the following:

• Demonstrate CME Personal Protective Equipment standard by attending morning meeting in hard hat, high-vis safety vest, steel toed boots
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
• Remain fully briefed and maintain on going communication on technical and contractual issues with the Project Manager and VP Construction.
• Effectively organize work site in order to the expedite project in the most efficient manner.
• Creating project schedules based upon initial tender schedule as provided by the Project Manager and maintains and updates the schedule as required.
• Complete and submit site paperwork. The following must be neat, organized, accurately coded, and submitted to dispatch on a daily basis:
  • Time sheets,
  • Material purchase orders,
  • Packing slips and trucking slips,
  • Sub-contractor time sheets.
• Maintaining a daily log book that accurately tracks site activity and includes a photo log if required. It is understood that the diary is the property of CME Ltd
• Inform Project Manager and VP Construction of changes in the scope of work with respect to Contemplated Change Orders.
• Work with the Project Manager and VP Construction to finalize Change Orders.
• Accurately code and itemize all billable details on Job Reports and acquire signatures from the client for billing authorization daily.
• Assists Project Manager in preparation and completion of monthly progress draws.
• Order all material through Dispatch to assure timely delivery and project flow. All planning is done at least two days in advance and be effectively communicated to operations.
• Coordinate equipment and manpower with VP Construction to ensure project efficiency and the effective use of company equipment and personnel.
• Ensure ongoing quality control.
• Ensure a safe work site.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by displaying a cooperative courteous manner while maintaining CME Ltd interests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The Site Superintendent will demonstrate the following in their daily work:

• Knowledge of construction standards and codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A solid understanding of construction management procedures
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing various duties, while meeting scheduled deadlines.
• Adept computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office and HCSS Heavy Job Manager
• Capable of initiating and adapting to change
• Proactive risk management
• Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the general public
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other Civil Construction and Coastal Mountain Excavations employees

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ Licence
• 5-10 years civil/excavation experience, 2-5 years Project Management experience. Lead site operations, safety, scheduling and quality control.
• Engineering technologist or equivalent education. Additional management training through seminars or extended education classes are an asset.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada