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Reports to : General Site Superintendent

Build your future at Minto!

Since 1955, we’ve been proudly building better places for people to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it’s all about special moments— like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or a growing investment partnership. We recognize this continues with great employees, like you, and would love for you to join us on our mission. At Minto we welcome change, celebrate new ideas and provide you with the resources, professional training and diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your offer will include :

• Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + pension & rrsp matching plan + 3 weeks’ vacation
• Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
• Employee recognition platform – Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
• Flexible summer hours
• Many exciting career opportunities

The Opportunity :

The Assistant Site Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Site Superintendent with a strong focus on process through a timely and effective site program to ensure the goals and objectives of development are achieved

As an Assistant Site Superintendent, you will :

• Plans and reviews specifications;
• Assist in developing construction schedule and site management plan;
• Review in advance the set up including enclosures, offices, access and utilities;
• Monitors and implement efforts to maintain schedules;
• Monitors good housekeeping and maintenance of the site management plan;
• Ensures site safety program is adhered to by ALL parties throughout the entire site and the entire construction schedule;
• Coordinates all activity between trades and suppliers;
• Maintains daily comprehensive logs and ensure effective site meetings;
• Implements and maintains a quality control program by setting standards with the use of mock-ups at all stages of construction;
• Implements programs to ensure accuracy and quality control for all in-suite finishes and upgrades;
• Ensures accuracy of all trade progress certificates;
• Ensures trades maintain updated ‘As Built” Commissioning, Occupancy and Warranty Programs;
• Co-ordinates and implements procedures with all governing authorities and consultants to obtain the schedule occupancy permit;
• Coordinates with all the trades and consultants the commissioning of all equipment in an effective and timely manner;
• Ensures a construction inspection and deficiency rectification program is implemented and completed prior to the in-suite PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection);
• Assists management in obtaining and verifying all ‘As Builts’ and manuals received from trades;
• Monitors and maintain a monthly budget review with management;
• Continually pursues cost effective alternatives to improve financial performance;
• Prepares and submit construction project budget estimates;
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget;
• Plans and prepares construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
• Prepares contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors;
• Develops and implements quality control programs;
• Represents the company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation;
• Prepares progress reports and issues progress schedules to clients;
• Directs the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions;
• Hires and supervises the activities of subcontractors and junior staff;
• Ensures work is performed and communicated in compliance with Minto’s Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSI Act;
• Attends Health and Safety training as required;
• Ensures employees have the necessary training to perform their work and report workplace hazards / injuries to promptly;
• Ensure all new workers receive a workplace specific Health and Safety Orientation

Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

Education : A College Diploma (. construction management) or equivalent is required.

Experience : A minimum of one to two (1-2) years of relevant residential construction work experience

Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

• Computer experience is an asset including knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
• Skills in relationship building with established broad network of contacts including staff, trade partners, inspectors and suppliers
• Organizational and time management skills
• Extensive knowledge of Ontario Building Codes, Energy Star guidelines and Health & Safety Regulations

Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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