Site Superintendent – Nova Scotia

Avondale Construction Ltd; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations on site. The role requires strong leadership skills, safety compliance, and project management experience. Applicants should have a background in general contracting, with relevant educational qualifications and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group insurance

Group RRSP

Training opportunities

Dynamic culture

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in the general contracting industry as a Project Lead.
• Experience with industrial, institutional or commercial projects.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate and schedule construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities at the construction site.
• Develop and manage three week look ahead schedules.
• Ensure compliance with the Project Safety Program.
• Provide assistance regarding quality assurance and control.
• Monitor site instructions and make adjustments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Education

Engineering Technology or related construction discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel)

Job description

We are seeking Superintendents for our Nova Scotia office. With a focus on Safety, the Construction Superintendent is responsible for the day to day management of a construction site, executing field operations in a manner consistent with Company objectives.

Primary Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Initiates, coordinates, directs and evaluates plans, schedules and site personnel to ensure project objectives.
• Develop and manage three week look ahead schedules
• Implements and ensures compliance of the Project Safety Program; performs regular hazard analysis and toolbox meetings.
• Ensures sufficient manpower is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives.
• Prepares overall work plan and schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Reviews and provides assistance regarding quality assurance and control.
• Monitors all site instructions, change notices and makes adjustments as required.

Qualifications

You have progressive experience in the general contracting industry as a Project Lead, with a focus on industrial, institutional or commercial projects. You effectively provide overall supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities and consistently complete projects on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction. A strong leader and problem-solver, you are able to build trust with clients, subcontractors, and team members to achieve competitive excellence.

• Engineering Technology, journeymen certificate or related construction discipline is recommended.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills in such areas as Microsoft Office (Word, Project, and Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service/client relation skills.
• Must be flexible and a team player.
• Blueprint reading and strong attention to construction details.

Why Choose Avondale Construction Group

• Competitive salary
• Group insurance
• Group RRSP
• Exciting training opportunities
• Dynamic cultureExciting career opportunities

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