Site Superintendent

Coldbox specializes in the Plan. Design. Build. of environmentally controlled manufacturing and logistics facilities for the global food and pharmaceutical industries. Our engineering and construction teams work as a single source to create practical construction solutions that meet regulatory requirements, maximize energy and production efficiencies, and deliver on clients’ expectations.

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to join our rapidly growing company in Burlington, Ontario.

Key Purpose:

The Site Superintendent oversees construction activities at the worksite, supervises and provides direction to general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers. The Site Superintendent is responsible for maintaining the schedule, knowing what work must be done, and ensuring that sufficient and appropriate resources are assigned to accomplish that work.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Organize trade contractors to work efficiently on site and meet schedule
• Ensure all workers are properly oriented to the job site
• Liaise with client site representatives to ensure they are kept up to date with the project requirements
• Create and drive look-ahead schedules to organize and schedule sub-contractors to deliver based on the project milestones set in the schedule
• Verify all sub-contractors on site have their project documentation in order and are working on the latest set of drawings and specifications
• Ensure the quality of products, materials and workmanship delivered to site are to the standards specified in the construction documents
• Manage, maintain, and complete all punch list items throughout the course of construction with each individual sub-contractor
• Provide daily updates to the project team including daily progress photos
• Ensure subcontractor safe work practices and procedures are in place and followed, that the job site is kept clean and safe, and that all workers follow the site general rules
• Identify project risks and opportunities
• Proactively prevent disputes from arising
• Facilitate client or other site visits
• Support the project team in receiving project close-out documentation from sub-contractors
  
  

Key Knowledge and Skills:

• High level of accuracy and precision
• Problem solving skills, a positive attitude and willingness to equip and encourage co-workers
• Strong written and oral communication
• The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary
• Solid understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, foundations, carpentry, and masonry
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
• Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and construction software
• Ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and follow, appropriate building codes
• Knowledge of streets, sewers, and public and private utilities
• Able to organize various trade contractors to work collaboratively on site to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality
  
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a construction superintendent role
• Experience in general construction
• PMP and/or Gold Seal certification considered an asset