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As part of our Construction Management Team, our Site Superintendents work under limited supervision with a Project Manager (PM) and Consultants to complete quality construction projects while maintaining high safety standards.  Site Superintendents must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative, tact and courtesy in contacts with vendors, contractors, consultants and clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up Site office and establish positive relationships with affected business’ and/or people
• Manage and direct all site personnel
• Read and interpret plans and specifications, provide clarification to site employees and trade contractors
• Manage and resolve all site related issues
• Direct work of all Trade contractors, establish schedule, workflow, and priorities through the use of effective scheduling
• Develop scopes of work and details for Purchase Orders, Change Orders or Back-charges to trades
• Monitor budget spending and advise on cost overruns and cost savings
• Source site supplies and rental tools
• Record daily site reports, timesheets, and job progress photos
• Coordinate inspections and occupancy permits
• Assists with the development of a competent and efficient construction site team by recommending the employment of qualified applicants and identifying when current site staff need additional training.
• Participate in weekly and/or monthly consultant/client/trade meetings
• Other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Dedicated to quality and service
• Work well under pressure, juggling multiple responsibilities with numerous interruptions
• Construction skills are required, including the ability to use small hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices, as well as equipment and materials applicable to the construction and carpentry trades.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds on an as needed basis; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping and reaching is required on a daily basis. A full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically-powered power tools and construction-related equipment.
• The ability to move throughout the jobsite, including climbing stairs and working at heights from ladders of scaffolding in order to perform construction related work is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Project and email communication
• Self motivated, detail oriented, and organized
• Demonstrated work experience with projects up to $25m
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team management
• Problem-solver and ability to “think outside the box”
• Current with all construction and building codes, standards, and regulations
• Strong local contacts for qualified sub-contractors
• Possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle
• Hold, at minimum, Level 1 Occupational First Aid certificate
• Work is typically conducted at a site trailer with PC and internet access, however work may occasionally occur outside or from a vehicle should circumstances or the project require
• May assist with carpentry and/or other labour tasks
• Work the hours the job takes to get done, it is the Superintendents responsibility to effectively manage these hours to maintain project schedule and work/life balance