POSITION SUMMARY:

The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the construction activities that take place on Wales McLelland (WM) worksites. You will be involved in the supervision of sub-trades, WM site workers and maintaining compliance with WM safety and quality standards

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all work crews on the site including employees, sub-trades and visitors

• Direct all field staff to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget

• Ensure all work on site is completed to WM quality standards

• Understand the project plans/specifications to identify possible cost savings measures, and potential construction problems

• Attend pre-construction project meetings as required

• Prepare schedules in conjunction with the Project Manager

• Manage the day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met

• Ensure that as-built drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period

• Manage and look ahead no less than 2 weeks to proactively identify issues that could lead to delay

• Manage changes in project scope to ensure that the most current contract documents are used at all times to prevent avoidable re-work

• Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the construction process

• Liaise with Project Manager as needed to provide updates and possible changes to project schedule

• Prepare and expedite project deficiency lists

• Maintain an organized job site, including site construction office

• Ensure timely and cordial interaction with Accounting

• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecard entry into system, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence

• Ensure all employees and contractors adhere to safety policy/standards to maintain a safe job site and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced

• Responsible to for ensuring all safety related matters or issues are dealt with and communicated appropriately

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Superintendent working for a General Contractor in the construction industry with commercial, retail, and industrial new building construction

• Concrete experience like tilt-Up and cast-in-place would be ideal

• Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations in a fast paced, constantly changing environment (dealing with trades, budget constraints, tight project deadlines)

• Construction Management certificate/diploma or Trade Qualification is considered an asset

• Successful track-record in completion of commercial projects ($5-$20 Million Project Value)

• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with construction of commercial buildings, tenant improvements and related site-work

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to lead by example and set standard of professionalism

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SiteMax (Project Tracking/Timecard System)

BENEFITS:

In addition to a positive and respectful work environment, the following are some of the benefits of working at Wales McLelland:

• Competitive compensation package using salary surveys from the Construction industry

• Performance-based bonus

• RRSP matching

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Vehicle allowance

• Employee referral program

• Vacation and sick time

• Anniversary service recognition

• Learning and development program

Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.

**No Recruiting Agency phone calls, please**