Site Superintendent – Nova Scotia

Original job posting

Manage daily construction site operations, including personnel, field activities, schedules, and manpower, to meet project objectives. Implement safety requirements, support quality assurance and control, and monitor site instructions and change notices.

Job details

We are seeking Superintendents for our Nova Scotia office. With a focus on Safety, the Construction Superintendent is responsible for the day to day management of a construction site, executing field operations in a manner consistent with Company objectives. Primary Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Initiates, coordinates, directs and evaluates plans, schedules and site personnel to ensure project objectives. Develop and manage three week look ahead schedules Implements and ensures compliance of the Project Safety Program; performs regular hazard analysis and toolbox meetings. Ensures sufficient manpower is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives. Prepares overall work plan and schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager. Reviews and provides assistance regarding quality assurance and control. Monitors all site instructions, change notices and makes adjustments as required. Qualifications You have progressive experience in the general contracting industry as a Project Lead, with a focus on industrial, institutional or commercial projects. You effectively provide overall supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities and consistently complete projects on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction. A strong leader and problem-solver, you are able to build trust with clients, subcontractors, and team members to achieve competitive excellence. Engineering Technology, journeymen certificate or related construction discipline is recommended. Excellent analytical skills. Strong computer skills in such areas as Microsoft Office (Word, Project, and Excel). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service/client relation skills. Must be flexible and a team player. Blueprint reading and strong attention to construction details. Why Choose Avondale Construction Group Competitive salary Group insurance Group RRSP Exciting training opportunities Dynamic culture Exciting career opportunities Apply

What you’ll do

Manage daily construction site operations, including personnel, field activities, schedules, and manpower, to meet project objectives. Implement safety requirements, support quality assurance and control, and monitor site instructions and change notices.

Requirements

Progressive general contracting experience as a project lead, particularly on industrial, institutional, or commercial projects, is sought, along with the ability to supervise and schedule construction activities and deliver projects successfully. Recommended qualifications include engineering technology, a journeyman certificate, or a related construction discipline; strong analytical, computer, communication, client-service, teamwork, and blueprint-reading skills are also expected.

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Group RRSP
• Training Opportunities
• Career Opportunities

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Site Management
• Field Operations
• Project Scheduling
• Three-Week Look-Ahead Scheduling
• Safety Program Implementation
• Hazard Analysis
• Toolbox Meetings
• Manpower Planning
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Blueprint Reading
• Microsoft Office
• Client Relations

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Trades
• Engineering