Senior Superintendent

Senior Superintendent Reporting to the Operations Director in the region, the Senior Superintendent is accountable for coordination, administration, and site supervision for industrial construction projects. They will ensure Bird’s Values and Business objectives are adhered to at site, consistently demonstrate the Bird brand and operate a site where all stakeholders are treated with respect and professionalism. This position may be rotational and will require travel to Alberta based sites.

What You Will Be Working On

• Support and identify Business Development opportunities that bring in new projects.
• Work with the Proposal Lead to develop the proposed project schedule, methodology, and site logistics for proposals.
• Pre‑Construction Management: collaborate with the Project Manager to develop and maintain the master project schedule using MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Develop Health, Safety and Environment Plans.
• Review contracts with the Project Manager to ensure scope of work and schedules are accurate and feasible.
• Notify the Equipment Management Team of project requirements.
• Assist with the selection of trade subcontractors.
• Conduct constructability reviews to add value during construction execution.
• Organize, direct, and control daily construction operations while providing direct leadership to junior resources.
• Fully understand the Master Contract and all Subcontractor Contracts.
• Plan and prepare 2‑ and 6‑week construction resource‑loaded schedules and monitor progress against the master schedule, ensuring timely and budget‑conscious completion.
• Develop and measure on‑site productivity to compare planned progress with actual results.
• Control site logistics, maximize efficiencies, and minimize deficiencies across all work, including subcontractors, suppliers, and employees.
• Establish the construction site and maintain daily reporting to track progress.
• Maintain a clean, organized site and proactively execute the quality management program to minimize deficiencies.
• Approve timesheets, conduct daily field hazard assessments, and hold weekly toolbox talks.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor progress meetings, hold all on‑site personnel accountable to the Master Project Schedule.
• Purchase, track, and forecast materials; review all subcontractor submittals.
• Support the development of commissioning and turn‑over plans and address deficiencies to meet the total completion date.
• Manage risk during the project by following the Risk Management Plan.
• Communicate daily with the Project Manager and project team about construction status, concerns, and required escalations.
• Attend owner meetings throughout the project.
• Manage, control, and record all permit requirements, third‑party inspections, commissioning, training, and hand‑over documentation.
• Coordinate with the office to handle administrative tasks and ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled on‑site.
• Champion health, safety, and occupational practices and regulations.
• Provide cost‑effective solutions to construction issues and coordinate with the Project Manager.
• Post‑Construction Management: complete warranty work, close all site accounts, resolve any warranty‑period deficiencies, and demobilize the site.
• Employee and Talent Management: manage day‑to‑day responsibilities of direct reports, coach and develop staff on site, partner with Human Resources to align people strategies with business objectives, and conduct performance review plans and assessments for direct reports.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with contract administration, and a solid understanding of drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards, building codes, and overall building practices.
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry, focused on heavy/light civil industrial projects.
• Excellent budgeting, costing, and scheduling skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Procore, SAP, and other construction execution tools.
• Strong leadership experience managing all disciplines, internal employees, and external sub‑trades.
• Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them.
• Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities simultaneously, meeting the demands of unpredictable activities, and handling pressure and challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve goals.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, reflected in speaking to site employees and communicating with clients, management, and other stakeholders.
• Sense of urgency and commitment to achieving goals in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.

We value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.