General Superintendent

Position Overview

Reporting to the Civil Director, the General Superintendent will be responsible for providing overall supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities on project construction site.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors & public.
• Implement and enforce company’s health and safety program.
• Adhere to company’s Policy & Procedures Manual
• Be an ambassador of the company both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with company's union obligations.
• Ensure project profitability, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
• Develop project master schedule with Project Manager. Ensure subcontractors comply with project master schedule.
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed 3 week schedules for subcontractor use
• Develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Review and update schedule, cost forecast and cash flow with Project Manager for PSR
• Plan and supervise the work of subcontractors and own forces on the project including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment and work schedules.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of subtrades, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications and project schedule and budget.
• Interface with client representatives, design consultants, other contractors, etc.
• Ensure project is constructed within project quality guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate field documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, rental records, concrete logs and as-built drawings, etc.
• Supervise, mentor, coach and train project personnel.
• Assist in securing new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
• Organize and chair weekly subcontractor and safety meetings.
• Participate in basic layout and field engineering activities.
• Maintain lines and levels – verify as built conditions.

Qualifications

• Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Previous experience with deep excavation, tunnelling and heavy concrete works preferred
• Minimum 10 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience or equivalent
• Proven ability to successfully supervise construction projects and organize major construction sites
• The proven ability to effectively manage field staff.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction such as technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable walking and standing for long periods of time and lifting. #LI-IS1

Other Requirements

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $165,000/yr - $190,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.