Site Supervisor/Carpenter

StructureCraft; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee timber construction projects across the USA. In this dynamic role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality structures are delivered safely and on time. You will engage directly with clients and site staff, fostering open communication and collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects while enjoying competitive pay and travel perks. If you have a passion for construction and leadership, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Accommodation during travel

Per diems for travel

Project completion bonuses

Pay premium for extended travel

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction-related experience required.
• Direct supervisory experience on construction sites is essential.
• Proficient in logistics and site planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of on-site team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and maintain a clean site.
• Manage project budget and schedule, reporting deviations.

Skills

Construction Management

Site Planning

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

StructureCraft is a unique, vertically integrated design-build company of 200+ structural engineering and construction professionals that specializes in timber structures, incorporating steel, glass, concrete and other materials.

Since our beginning in 1998, our team has pushed the boundaries in complex geometry, optimization, digital fabrication, material testing and research. We are involved in mass timber structures, long span roofs, tall wood buildings, free-form timber structures and bridges. Our work has been recognized nationally and internationally, including numerous engineering awards for innovation in timber construction.

We are rooted in our mission of “making beautiful structures possible,” which harnesses both traditional principles and paradigm-shifting innovation to bring the inherent properties of materials to their highest use. As a firm of master engineers and timber construction experts with offices in Canada, US, and Italy, we partner with world-renowned developers, owners and architects to create structures that are elegant in their own right, and also serve the greater good of a community.

Our head office and shop is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, just an hour east of our Vancouver office, and close to the growing Abbotsford airport. Our US office is located in Seattle, WA and European office in Trento, Italy.

About the role

We are seeking a Site Supervisor to join our team on timber construction projects throughout the USA. This position will interface directly with our clients and site staff to deliver a high-quality wood structure safely, on time, and on budget.

What you'll do

General Responsibilities:

• Represent the best interests of the company at all times.
• Grow relationships that are open, collaborative, professional, sustainable, and innovative.
• Take the time to do it right the first time.
• Lead by example, without exception.
• Communicate openly, regularly, timely and professionally (verbal, written, and email).

Pre-Construction Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and planning of a project safety plan, project quality control plan, project schedule and budget, sub-trade scopes of work and erection plan, budget, and schedule.
• Review and comment on tender drawings and specifications.
• Attend any or all pre-bid meetings and note and report deviations.
• Review and comment on tender submissions and recommendations.

Construction Responsibilities:

• Lead, schedule, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of the on-site team members: StructureCraft employees (supervisor, carpenters, others) and sub-trades.
• Ensure on-site team members have completed a safety orientation and all training necessary to perform their respective duties safely, in accordance with company safety policies and applicable government regulations.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean site and site office.
• Manage the documentation control process (hardcopies on site and electronic copies on server).
• Follow up with consultants and sub-trades as required and report cost or schedule implications.
• Maintain a detailed Site Report and submit daily.
• Maintain project budget and schedule and immediately report any anticipated deviations.
• Review with Project Manager, sign-off on, and submit monthly invoices and draws.
• Submit timesheets to Project Manager weekly.
• Estimate employees overtime work for Project Manager’s approval.
• Chair weekly tailgate meetings and ensure distribution of minutes.
• Prepare and issue projected weekly schedules.
• Prepare for and attend bi-weekly site meetings.
• Schedule, chair and take minutes for bi-weekly sub-trade meetings.
• Ensure construction best practices and compliance to IFC drawings and specifications are adhered to.
• Ensure erection plans, lifting details, and equipment are stamped by P. Eng. prior to use.
• Survey, establish, and maintain project limits and property lines.
• Source materials and/or services as required and request a purchase order when needed.
• Maintain architectural and structural as-builts and check on the accuracy and completeness over the course of the job.
• Schedule and attend required inspections.
• Schedule and coordinate required material testing (compaction, rebar, concrete, other).
• Take and upload progress pictures regularly and often.
• Prepare, issue, and log requests for information.
• Schedule and coordinate mock-ups as required.
• Maintain approved material samples in site trailer and confirm compliance on site.
• Assist with the collection and submission of samples for approval.
• Sign-off on time and materials (T&M) work daily.
• Schedule and coordinate with authorities and utilities.
• Schedule and coordinate site security, garbage, and portable toilet pick-up
• Assist with hands-on construction as needed.

Close Out Responsibilities:

• Prepare, issue, and follow up on deficiency lists.
• Schedule, coordinate, and attend final inspections.
• Assist and coordinate with the collection of warranty documents.
• Assist and coordinate with the collection of maintenance stock and record turnover.
• Meet with Project Manager for “Post Mortem” and “Lessons Learned”.

Position Requirements

• At minimum, five years of construction-related experience.
• Five or more years of direct supervisory experience on construction sites.
• Proficient at conventional logistics and site planning activities.
• Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and MS Project (or similar scheduling software such as Smartsheet)
• Knowledge of standard construction practices.

This is a project-based position that will require travel to project sites throughout the USA. We offer a competitive salary and project completion bonuses. In addition, a pay premium when working extended periods away from home on project sites is provided, as well as accommodation, per diems, and other associated costs related to working on a site. Candidates who reside within a one hour drive to an international airport and who are willing to travel to and work on project sites throughout the USA are welcome to apply.

Kindly submit your cover letter and resume in confidence.

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The pay range for this role is:

35 - 60 USD per hour (Remote - United States)