Construction Superintendent

Vancouver, BC

Full-time, On-site

Our client is searching for a Superintendent to join their trusted construction team in the Vancouver area. They pride themselves on long-standing client relationships, enhancing the communities they partner with, and providing top of the line value to all aspects of every project.

The Superintendent will be responsible for total project delivery, including planning, execution, and monitoring, to ensure compliance with safety, quality, budget, and schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership through implementation of our client’s Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of field staff and subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager to ensure the project is run efficiently.
• Provide people leadership through establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with field staff and subcontractors to promote positive morale.
• Supervise and develop site team members through regular feedback, training, and coaching; ensure timely completion of performance evaluations.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the project schedule.
• Develop and maintain 2-week and 6-week look ahead schedules.
• Order materials and equipment in a timely manner to avoid any disruption to the schedule.
• Ensure the site is kept in a safe, clean, and tidy manner.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings with all trades on site.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions, and change notices to ensure scopes, terms, and conditions are properly executed.
• Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues; work collaboratively with the Project Manager to resolve issues.
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work.
• Ensure quality of subcontractor workmanship and building materials.
• Ensure sufficient manpower is provided to achieve safety, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Maintain daily paperwork including field reports, safety inspections, schedule updates, etc.
• Participate in pre-construction of new projects as required by management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting as a Superintendent in commercial and institutional construction.
• Direct field supervision of large institutional or commercial projects.
• P3 and Design-Build experience is a plus.
• Trade background in carpentry and/or Gold Seal Certification considered an asset.
• CSO qualified.
• Effective supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities to ensure consistent completion of projects on time, on budget, and to clients’ satisfaction.
• Demonstrated leadership, field management, and problem-solving skills to support a collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.
• Service and results-oriented, able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors, and team members to drive competitive excellence, pride in teamwork, and outstanding project delivery.
• Proven competence in safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality, and administration.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage difficult situations with positive results.
• Strong knowledge of construction and building techniques; ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, including MS Project.
• Certificate in First Aid, WHMIS.