Role: Site Superintendent
Reports to: Operations Manager
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Who We Are:
From the beginning, we've built a reputation of trust and integrity by being involved, attentive and responsive to our client's needs. We work with our client's by first understanding the vision and scope for the project, turning that into a plan, then delivering a finished product that comes in on time, on budget and with foundations that will last.
We believe that our people have a great deal of talent and we are committed to developing them. As a company driven by passion and a commitment to excellence, Lear Construction is positioned to succeed in the future.
Role Outline:
Deadline-driven construction superintendent who will oversee construction projects and drive results to meet or beat schedule requirements. The construction superintendent will lead and manage the on-site construction team and oversee all work on site. The construction superintendent will be responsible for organization on-site and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The site superintendent will ensure quality standards are met, and all equipment and materials are available on-site at all times. They will liaise with inspection authorities regarding approvals and manage the project timelines.
Role Description:
Responsibilities & Essential Duties
- Plan, schedule, organize, supervise, and direct, day-day activities on project sites while tracking compliance to schedule and budget targets
- Accountability for maintaining a safe work place in compliance with local regulations and Lear safety policies
- Assist with development of the critical path master schedule
- Prepare and maintain 6 week look ahead detailed schedules
- Set-up and maintain a safe and clean site providing consideration for the public, neighbours, and professional image of the company
- Accountable for ensuring the site is secure at all times
- Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs of all critical communication and discussions
- Ensure construction occurs in compliance with contract documents and permit conditions
- Prepare RFIs and notify project management team of issues or inconsistencies within contract documents
- Tracking of as-built conditions or variations to site conditions which may impact the contract
- Liason with field level contacts for all suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with their contractual obligations
- Organize and conduct daily progress and safety meetings with trade representatives
- Procures equipment, materials and resources as require for the project while maintaining budget and scheduling requirements
- Establishes quantities, prepares orders and tracks delivery for self-performed scopes including carpentry and concrete
- Tracks, approves and submits hourly time sheets for payroll and cost reporting procedures
- Confers with supervisory personnel and employees (with appropriate assistance from supervisor and P&C) to resolve complaints and grievances within the work force
- Works with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues
- Manages the work of all subcontractors and personnel on site. Responsible for initial quality review of work performed.
- Coordinates the work of all subcontractors and works to identify conflicts in the contract documents in advance so as to keep the project on schedule.
- Follows and enforces company policies and procedures
- Coordinates and oversees regulatory inspections satisfying occupancy requirements
- Responsible for all temporary protection during the construction process
- Correction of all deficiencies and warranty requirements
Qualifications
- Journeyman/Red Seal Trade Certificate with minimum of 10 years of relevant construction experience
- Gold Seal Certification considered an asset
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal building regulations/codes, ordinances and legislation including OH&S
- Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization – including labourers, technical staff, professionals and upper management – both verbally and in writing.
- Strong numerical skills with application towards budget and construction considerations
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, Accounting Software and Bluebeam Revu.
- People management skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Describe the multi-family projects you have completed in the past 5-years
Experience:
- general contractor construction: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
