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Position Description: In conjunction with the Project Team and the General Superintendent, Mechanical Superintendents will supply specialized technical support on Mechanical scopes of work, as required as part of a project team and is accountable for delivering excellent project execution and customer service in line with the complete understanding and support of the identified project drivers.

Location: Red Deer, AB

Reports to: General Superintendent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the Mechanical Systems scope of work on a single project or multiple projects
• Provide Value Engineering and analysis throughout the project on Mechanical systems
• Create and update the construction workplan and schedule for Mechanical scope
• 85% of time spent in the field, assisting with field coordination, inspections, testing and assisting the General Superintendent where needed.
• Leads and implements all aspects of Clark Builders Safety / Building LIFE program
• Ensures proactive project safety management and security practices in keeping with the Clark Builders Safety & Loss Prevention program and applicable legislation
• Partner with the Senior Project Leader, Project Managers and Project Coordinators on the delivery of the project; ensuring all project drivers including safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction are achieved
• Assist teams through all phases of construction such as preconstruction, project site set-up and logistics
• Plans/reviews the construction program with the Project Manager and Business Development/Estimating staff including procedures, temporary facilities, construction procedures, equipment and manpower
• Champion and implement LEED and Last Planner strategies on the project to support ongoing continuous improvement and achieving project efficiencies
• Manage employee performance and development, give constructive feedback and support recruitment
• Participate in initiatives to further personal growth and knowledge base
• Act as a liaison between Field Operations and other departments
• Support the Project Manager in project forecasts and be fully aware of the project financials
• Participate in month-end project reviews
• Plan/facilitate field trade meetings to ensure project metrics are achieved
• Reviews all plans, specifications and project documentation for the purposes of discrepancies and constructability review
• Work with the Project Team in the development of the Project Master schedule
• Utilizes Last Planner System, weekly work plans and 6 week look ahead to manage on site schedules, resources, trade commencement and material deliveries
• Plans, coordinates and participates in the project completion and handover process.
• Assist with and ensure QA/QC is managed and documented to demonstrate compliance with the Contract documents
• Proactively maintains required training to meet the expectations of the role as outlined in the CBGOC HSE Training Standards Matrix

Skills & Knowledge:

• Leads and manages resources and Clark Builders onsite workforce to maximize productivity
• Directs and facilitates training of the Clark Builders' workforce
• Participates and contributes to individual and team performance feedback discussions
• Promotes positive morale and encourage growth opportunities through leadership responsibilities
• Maintains good relations with all project stakeholders and the public
• Ability to foresee, pivot and adjust strategies and behaviors in order to maximize project success and educate others in this scope
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills required to interact with a variety of stakeholders including project team, trade partners, consultants, and clients
• Outstanding communication, organizational and supervisory skills with ability to manage complex and numerous competing priorities
• Strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel, Word & Project
• Proven skills in an interview to support project pursuits
• Builds and aligns a team to a common goal in challenging situations
• Demonstrates/implements conflict management skills and decisive decision-making skills combined with the proven ability to consistently find creative win-win solution and / or resolutions

Qualifications:

• 5+ years trade experience or relevant post-secondary education
• 5+ years relevant project site leadership experience (on site experience mandatory)
• Journeyman trade certificate or relevant post-secondary education
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Knowledge of all Prime Contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and relevant key drivers

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