Junior Site Superintendent

This general contractor specializing in commercial construction is looking for a junior site superintendent to complete their team.

Led by 3 young dynamic partners who are passionate about their work, this company has been recognized for 30 years for its quality service and its capacity for innovation.

The site superintendent will be responsible for coordinating the smooth running of the sites (availability of equipment and work of subcontractors) by ensuring that the negotiated plans and schedules are respected. In this regard, this person will have to act and think to be constantly ahead of potential problems in order to avoid them as well as represent the company on the site and maintain a positive work climate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration (20% of your work)

- Familiarize yourself with the plan to be able to explain to each subcontractor their responsibilities;
- If the project has already been built, go and see the final product to better understand the project;
- Occasionally, make or redo quantity calculations;
- Find materials and, if necessary, pick up materials;
- Make the necessary additions to the plans for the smooth running of the project;
- Plan the work of subcontractors and constantly readjust during the construction period;
- Ensure, through monitoring the daily work, that negotiated plans and deadlines are respected;
- If necessary, validate the specifications with the client or its representative (architect) during construction;
- Discuss the progress of the work with the project manager on a daily basis and ask for his support as needed;
- Keep a binder with detailed information on the work done daily (daytime report - hours - schedule by subcontractor) and contacts for the day;
- Participate in weekly site meetings.

Site coordination (80% of the work)

- Trace the construction of the walls, openings and recesses on the floor. Judge compliance with plans. Point out errors or concerns to the client (architect);
- Draw the furniture plan or wall specifications. Judge compliance with plans and point out errors or concerns to the project authority;
- Ensure close monitoring of the work of each subcontractor. Have adjustments made as needed.
- Manage priorities;
- Find creative solutions when unforeseen problems arise;
- Keep the work area clean;
- Manage all the subcontractor managers under your responsibility (construction site).

You will have to:

- Communicate expectations effectively;
- Carry out the necessary follow-ups;
- Evaluate individual outcomes;
- Give feedback;
- Take the necessary steps to rectify situations that do not meet expectations if necessary (arrangement with the person in charge of subcontractors for another resource);
- Maintain a positive work environment;
- Enforce occupational safety and health rules on a daily basis;
- Ensure the safety of equipment in the workplace;
- Perform all other tasks related to the smooth running of the company's operations.

Do you excel in site coordination and planning? Give us the privilege of getting to know you!
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- College diploma in architectural technology or equivalent experience;
- 2 to 5 years of experience in site coordination;
- Versatility of construction skills (generalist);
- Ability to work long hours (availability);
- Good French and English (oral).