Assistant Project Superintendent

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all….and more!

NAC is currently seeking an Assistant Project Superintendent, to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, the Assistant Project Superintendent will have experience working on heavy industrial projects - ideally Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. The ideal candidate will be eager to apply their experience and knowledge of construction practices to a long-term career in a rapidly growing construction company.

Job Description

• Assist with the construction management for the work of all divisions, supervisors (civil, mechanical, and electrical), subcontractors with holding all trades accountable for their work with respect to HSE, quality, production, schedule and within budget.
• Be aware of the full scope of work on the project, Vendor PO’s and Subcontractor Agreements.
• Assist with the implementation and supervision for project equipment start-up and commissioning, formal plan, equipment control log, red/green tagging etc.
• Responsible for organization & cleanliness of site office facilities.
• Advise Project Manager and Project Superintendent of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties.
• Have an understanding of and addressing and executing assigned items on the Project Overview Report along with the Financial Opportunities and Risk Log.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of the estimate and all cost codes and be accountable to the Project Manager/Project Superintendent for meeting or beating the codes.
• Assist the Project Manager/ Project Superintendent in preparing and updating schedules to ensure dates are met and improved upon. Attend weekly Planning Aid meetings and distribute plan.
• Identify quality, quantity and scope changes to the Contract and communicate to the Project Manager/Project Superintendent.
• Assist the Project Manager/Project Superintendent in preparing claims for extra work as well as advising them of possible savings due to changes in the work, etc.
• Understand and administer the terms of the collective agreement and NAC’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate resources (internal, subcontractor, equipment & materials) are on site to meet planned dates and overall schedule milestones.
• Assist with the management of Sub-Contractor(s) performance, quality and contractual agreements.
• Assist with project closeout including preparation of in house detailed deficiency/incomplete work lists including timely completion and sign off of each item.
• Manage and delegate authority of the site hoisting requirements as required by the project demands. (when required)
• Conduct ongoing observations of worksite to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Assist with the management of the work on site to ensure the compliance of the contract with the Owner.
• Ensure all required permits are in place.
• Track project costs to ensure completion within budget.
• Ensure maximum project profitability.

Requirements

• Construction related degree/diploma & 3-5 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training & experience.
• Strong ability to manage subcontractors.
• Knowledge of the various construction disciplines (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical), safety regulations, scheduling, planning, cost control & engineering drawings.
• Able to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions.
• Able to lead a large team to successful completion.
• Strong communication, integration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to health and safety in the workplace.
• Results-oriented with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines.

NAC Offers:

- Competitive compensation

- Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance

- Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Excellent company matched pension plan

- Registered Retirement Savings Plans

- Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

- Community involvement opportunities

- Friendly working environment

- Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information