Site Superintendent, Residential / Mixed-Use | General Contractor – Vancouver, BC / Toronto, ON[...]

Outpost Recruitment; Ontario; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead construction projects in Ontario. This role involves overseeing multi-family, commercial, and institutional building projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of supervisory experience in construction, a strong focus on safety and quality, and the ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of significant construction projects, making a lasting impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience as a Superintendent or similar role.
• Strong understanding of construction practices and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project schedules.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee project construction.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Scheduling

Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Red Seal Carpenter Certificate

Gold Seal Accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Scheduling Software

Job description

General contractor seeking experienced Site Superintendent with local experience for construction phase of multi-family, mixed use, commercial and institutional buildings. Ideal candidate will have experience on projects from $50m+. Salary $140,000-$160,000

Job Summary for Site Superintendent

You're a Superintendent with field operations experience working in multi-disciplinary commercial and residential construction projects. You will be responsible for enforcing company and project policies, being the main client interface, and ensuring projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors. This position works closely with the executive team and provides leadership in field operations. For you, safety and quality are a priority, and you are able to effectively delegate work to field staff, contractors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities for Site Superintendent

• Comply with and effectively implement company Safety Program to ensure safety and environmental standards are met or exceeded
• Ensure project construction is completed in compliance with the construction schedule, control budget, and contract documents
• Execute work in accordance with Contract documents, sub-contracts/agreements, plans, specifications, and shop drawings including coordination and execution of changes to the work
• The Superintendent will be responsible for temporary worker hiring decisions in conjunction with Project Manager and direct, manage and promote productivity of employees on the job site (including trade contractors, suppliers, assistants, and hourly employees) required to construct the project in accordance with the contracts, plans, and specifications
• Prepare the weekly production schedules and look ahead
• Ensure appropriate action is taken in cases where contracts, plans, and specifications are inadequate or contravene good building practice in conjunction with Project Manager
• Review and enforce the trade contracts, scopes of work for discrepancies with project requirements
• Review drawings for dimensional errors, construction detailing, constructability, economy, and long-term durability in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Review the budget and the underlying estimate to understand what assumptions were made and what conditions have been set in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Coordinate inspections with civic authority and other authorities with jurisdiction for routine and occupancy-related inspections
• Attend, chair, and document regularly scheduled trade meetings; maintain liaison with client and architect contacts to facilitate construction activities in accordance with Safety Program and Quality Management Program
• Work collaboratively and conduct effective meetings with other departments, project staff, owners, architects, subcontractors, sharing knowledge and experience to meet the client's objectives efficiently and effectively
• May be responsible for overseeing one or more teams/projects that are at multiple sites or large complex projects; fostering strong teamwork orientation

Requirements for Site Superintendent

• 8+ years of construction experience as a Superintendent or similar direct supervisory role
• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification / education program
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Solid understanding of current construction practices
• Ability to guide safe work practices in a high pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget
• Working knowledge of construction documents, contracts, costs, and budgets
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project management
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders needs, and identify solutions
• Capable of identifying constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule
• Skilled at promoting teamwork with project team and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with scheduling software
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, or Construction Management
• Red Seal Carpenter (Journeyman) Certificate a strong asset
• Gold Seal accreditation an asset

Work Conditions

• Site based position

Ideal Superintendent Candidate:

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.