Site Superintendent (Calgary)

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 5 years of experience as a Site Superintendent working for a General Contractor in the construction industry with commercial, retail, and industrial new building construction

- 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 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**