Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent (Full-time)
Westview Projects is a general contracting company that operates in Eastern Ontario. Headquartered in Ottawa, Westview Projects specializes in offering construction management services to institutional, commercial, multi-residential and retail clients.
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent. Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent is responsible for all field operations required to construct the project which includes overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring that project plans and schedules are followed, and that the project is executed effectively and within budget.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Help create, maintain, and execute project plan and schedule and ensure compliance with budget
- Supervise and coordinate all construction activities
- Work with Senior Superintendents, Coordinators, Field Engineers, Surveyors, Students, hourly Foremen and hourly staff assigned to a project
- Create site-specific plans and procedures; ensure the implementation of Westview’s Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the jobsite; adhere to safety and record-keeping requirements.
- Ensure project materials and workmanship meets project quality standards and design requirements
- Assist with obtaining necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities and and owners
- Resolve and advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts; anticipate and resolve project issues and schedule difficulties.
- Lead Sub-Trade meetings and update meetings for clear communication
- Maintain the project’s Daily Job Diary; maintain a 3-week look ahead schedule
- Take on management of projects, become acquainted with the project cycle and build project management skills:
- Monitor project financial performances, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, equipment maintenance, safety of environment and quality control
- Build project schedule to align with the critical path
- Complete material take-offs and get required estimates for procurement
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma/degree in related field
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive construction-related experience.
- High-rise residential construction experience considered an asset.
- In-depth knowledge of the construction industry operations, construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures
- Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job through productivity tracking and clear communication
- Ability to visualize and create the project schedules critical path
- Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with consultants, trades, and internal employees
- Coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, track productivities and schedule work in an effective manner
- Experience applying basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook etc.)
- In depth understanding of safety and environmental principles, ability to develop procedures with a clear understanding of the legislation.
Position determination is dependent upon applicant’s experience and credentials.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
No phone calls; no agencies