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Large general contractor seeking experienced Superintendent with 10+ years of experience in construction phase of major water/ wastewater projects in Vancouver BC. Salary range is $150,000 – $190,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

• Direct field operations in the delivery of projects by adhering to schedules, budgets, safety and risk.
• Superintendent effectively manages field employees by providing guidance and leadership on construction activities and developing effective communication between field and other project staff.
• Develop and execute project work plans aimed at keeping projects on track and on budget.
• Provide senior level presence in the field, coach field staff on issue resolution, review site labour requirements, mentor field staff and perform succession planning
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project
• Use your proactive approach to determine project materials are supplied and in compliance with our first-class Quality Program;
• Establish and identify on-site manpower requirements
• Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring and walking with our team on site to support the project team;
• Collaborate with our trade partners and consultants
• Develop and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met;
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity;
• Jump in right from the beginning! Collaborate with the Project Manager for all construction site start-up details including the schedule;
• Be a role model during coordination meeting with our clients and associated representatives;Stay on top of workforce training for the site team and ensure all training is up to date;
• Actively receive delivered materials on site according to policy;
• Ensure that the project is built according to the approved plan, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that all content is current;
• Be a keeper of construction site inventory and work with our Logistics team to ensure accuracy;
• Keep construction site documentation organized;
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

• Superintendent will have 8-10 years’ experience in the civil and infrastructure construction industry with diversified experience in infrastructure work
• Experience across heavy civil (bridges, large underground utilities, water & wastewater treatment plants, concrete work, deep foundations, etc)
• A construction related certificate, diploma or degree;
• A proven track record of project success and team collaboration;
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, quality and cost control;
• The ability to quickly identify problematic situations, identify possible causes, produce effective solutions and collaboratively lead a large team to successful completion;
• A passion to develop, maintain and execute the project schedule;
• Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software;
• Knowledge of the market.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group insurance (including a health spending account!)
• Group RRSP

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.