Site Superintendent (Winnipeg)

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 m aintain 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 3 years of experience as a Site Superintendent working for a General Contractor


• 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 or industrial 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 
  


• Performance-based bonus


• RRSP matching


• Comprehensive health benefits


• Vehicle allowance


• Employee referral program
  


• 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**