Superintendent (Relocate to Canada)

Global Professional Consultants Ireland

Galway

On-site

EUR 87,249 - 99,713

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary $140,000 to $160,000 CAD

$15,000 to $25,000 CAD relocation package

Work permit and visa costs covered

Comprehensive healthcare & dental scheme

Performance Bonus

Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants Ireland is seeking a Superintendent to relocate to Vancouver, Canada. The role involves overseeing field operations, managing project activities, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards across various construction projects.

Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience and expertise in construction management, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. The position offers a salary between $140,000 to $160,000 CAD and a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in a field management role is required.
Experience with healthcare facility projects is a strong asset.
Comprehensive knowledge of major construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

Manage and participate in the development of construction strategies.
Communicate with subcontractors regarding schedules and methods.
Ensure a safe and respectful working environment.

Skills

Field management experience

Construction engineering knowledge

Delegation skills

Cost control knowledge

Safety regulations awareness

Scheduling proficiency

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Diploma or degree in a relevant field

Job description

Superintendent (Canada)

Exciting opportunity for a Superintendent to relocate to Vancouver, Canada and join the Building Division of one of Canada’s Largest Main Contractors (Circa $4 Billion turnover annually) to work across a mixed portfolio of High‑Rise, Commercial, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Transportation, Educational projects etc. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Superintendent is accountable for field operations from initial project planning to completion. The incumbent is responsible for the site management of the project and all project activities, including the supervision of self‑performed and subcontracted construction work, and focuses on managing the execution of the work by utilizing and leveraging the team’s experience.

Duties

Manage and participate in the development of construction strategies, project execution planning, scheduling, and estimating.
Play an integral role in all stages of the estimating cycle, with ownership of accountability for the estimate and an understanding of the plan created as a result.
Communicate consistently with subcontractors and staff the expectations and directions regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety/loss prevention, quality control, and other performance standards.
Manage the process of developing scope strategies for subcontracts and self‑performed work, and assigning of subject matter experts of resources accordingly.
Review and approve the submissions and revisions of project drawings with subcontractors and other superintendents.
Ensure that project site and company assets are secure and a safe and respectful working environment is maintained at all times.
Implement the coordination of and adherence to the project safety plan.
Attend all pre‑tender meetings.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in a relevant field from a college or technical school.
10+ years of experience in a field management role is required.
Knowledge of the principles of cost/benefit analysis, and understanding of the full impact of change on project cost and scheduling.
Experience with healthcare facility projects is a strong asset.
Comprehensive knowledge of major construction disciplines including cost control, scheduling, supply chain, subcontractor selection, labour negotiation, asset management, and safety regulations.
Advanced knowledge of construction engineering and design (eg: formwork, hoisting, access, soils).
Ability to effectively delegate tasks as well as leverage the expertise of team
Commitment to quality and safety, and ability to evaluate project related processes and make necessary changes to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations.
Proficient using scheduling and project management
Proficient with MS Office

Benefits