Site Supervisor - Complex Claims

Firstonsite Restoration; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A restoration services company in Ottawa is seeking a Site Supervisor responsible for coordinating site activities and ensuring project quality. The ideal candidate has significant construction experience, knowledge of building codes, and excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with a focus on health and safety compliance and team leadership.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Extended health plan

Educational assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a construction supervisor/foreman position.
• Detailed understanding of reconstruction practices for various damages.
• Knowledge of Canadian building codes and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities and resources effectively.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure quality standards.
• Monitor staff efficiency and quality of work.

Skills

Construction process knowledge

Strong communication skills

Customer service excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

First Onsite is looking to hire a Commercial Projects - Site Supervisor.

Someone with a learner's mindset, who can coordinate site activities, resources, equipment and information and can keep the trades people on task, the project's construction on time and all related processes running smoothly.

As the Site Supervisor you take direction from the Commercial team's Operations Manager and work toward optimizing efficiency and completing projects within First Onsite acceptable service levels. Ideally you come from being a lead water technician (IIRCRC certified WRT), or from a supervisor role in a construction or restoration company.

Our Site Supervisors earn a competitive wage based on experience. We offer an exceptional extended health plan including medical, dental, and vision. Our other benefits include an employee assistance program, educational assistance, professional development, internal growth opportunities, the opportunity for national career movement, and a healthy work/life balance. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

Day in the Life / Responsibilities

• Reviews, schedules and oversees all In house Work from Project Managers.
• Maintains a high level of Quality and Efficiency throughout the project i.e.
  • Ensures Demo Meets First Onsite Quality Standards
  • Produces Comprehensive Materials List for Repairs
  • Reviews and provides Revisions to Scope before work commences if required
  • Provides immediate direction and assistance to onsite crews
  • Meets scheduled completion timetables
• Updates all parties involved on work progress and/or informing same of changes/additions to original work order or repair specifications.
• Builds, leads and deploys the best quality team to achieve the objectives of our corporate strategic plan.
• Ensures that the company health and safety policies and procedures are followed for all First Onsite personnel and sub-contractors, including all branch personnel are up to date with all health and safety procedures and training and participates/conducts tail gate meetings relating to health and safety and work procedures when on site.
• Maintains detailed project schedules which include administrative tasks for multiple sites.
• Monitors staff efficiency and effectiveness daily, review and authorizes time sheets
• Inspects progress and work quality during and post repairs assuring all scope requirements are met; and reports outcomes to the OM

Qualifications & Experience

• High level of Construction process knowledge and a minimum 2 years experience with a proven track record in a construction supervisor / foreman position with up to 25 reports, within the restoration/emergency (or a related) industry
• Detailed understanding of reconstruction practices for property that has suffered water, wind, mould, fire and vandalism damages
• Knowledge of Canadian building codes and electrical, or plumbing, or mechanical and related codes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer skills required effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Accounting skills i.e. basic understanding of invoicing, billing and general math skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence
• Work activities may include physical labour, material handling and lifting, climbing ladders, wearing a respirator, and working in tight spaces (attics, basements, and crawlspaces)
• Be able to pass a background check
• Availability for ON CALL work (24 hour industry related role)
• FULL G Driver's license

Are you ready to join our team?

If you feel that you would be right for this construction management position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, First Onsite Restoration will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources or the Hiring Manager of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation