Site Superintendent, Pacesetter Homes Edmonton

Qualico Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is looking for a Site Superintendent to oversee on-site construction activities. You will manage daily operations and ensure compliance with design, quality, and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in Residential Construction. Competitive compensation and onsite work conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of site superintendent supervisory experience in the Residential Construction industry.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to carry out basic construction duties.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee on-site construction activities.
• Supervise and provide guidance to on-site team members.
• Inspect work to ensure it meets safety and building code requirements.
• Communicate with trade partners and suppliers.
• Maintain project schedules and complete regular progress reports.
• Ensure adherence to safety programs and legislation.

Skills

Strong communication

Creative problem-solving

Leadership

Ability to improve productivity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Construction management software (BuildPro, NewStar)

Job description

Overview

Job Overview

Reporting to the Construction Manager, as the Site Superintendent you will direct and oversee on-site construction activities. You also ensure construction follows established design, quality, budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, developing and providing guidance to on-site team members. Managing daily tasks, and ensuring clear direction is given and work is carried out in a safe manner.
• Communicating with trade partners and suppliers to schedule the delivery / installation of materials and labor. Inspecting work to ensure it meets Qualico’s standards and all building and safety code requirements.
• Interpreting plans and specifications, solving problems and communicating errors, discrepancies or questions to the project management team.
• Meeting with customers prior to possession to thoroughly inspect homes and effectively respond to inquiries or concerns, ensuring delivery of excellent customer service. Addressing concerns or deficiencies with the project management team accordingly.
• Maintaining project schedules, completing regular progress reports and providing to the project management team.
• Ensuring adherence to Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety legislation. Performing site safety orientations, leading regular safety meetings and completing required reporting.

Ideal Candidate

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
• A creative thinker; you identify new ideas, techniques and opportunities to improve performance and productivity.
• A leader; you develop and improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.
• A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of site superintendent supervisory experience in Residential Construction industry.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Comfortable using office equipment, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and construction management software (BuildPro, NewStar, etc.).
• Physically able to carry out basic construction duties.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience managing multiple construction sites is an asset.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Staying current with technical job skills.
• Consistently meeting customer expectations.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.

Work Conditions

You primarily work onsite during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment / machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Travel to the regional office or other site locations and overtime may occasionally be required.