High-rise Site Superintendent - Ottawa

A major, well known Ottawa based General Contractor, specializing in large scale High-rise construction, is looking for an experienced High-rise Superintendent to manage a major project in Ottawa.

Client Details

High-rise Site Superintendent - Ottawa

Our client is a major general contractor that operates in Eastern Ontario. Headquartered in Ottawa, they specialize in offering construction management services to institutional, commercial, multi-residential and retail clients.

Description

High-rise Site Superintendent - Ottawa

Reporting to the VP of Construction, the Superintendent is responsible for all field operations required to construct the project high-rise project.

Role Responsibilities:

• Help create, maintain, and execute project plan and schedule and ensure compliance with budget
• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities
• Work with Senior Superintendents, Coordinators, Field Engineers, Surveyors, Students, hourly Foremen and hourly staff assigned to a project
• Create site-specific plans and procedures; adhere to safety and record-keeping requirements.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meets project quality standards and design requirements
• Resolve and advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts; anticipate and resolve project issues and schedule difficulties.
• Lead Sub-Trade meetings and update meetings for clear communication
• Maintain the project's Daily Job Diary; maintain a 3-week look ahead schedule
• Take on management of projects, become acquainted with the project cycle and build project management skills:
• Monitor project financial performances, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, equipment maintenance, safety of environment and quality control
• Build project schedule to align with the critical path
• Complete material take-offs and get required estimates for procurement

Profile

High-rise Site Superintendent - Ottawa

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as a Site Superintendent
• High-rise residential construction experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry operations, construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures
• Journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma/degree in related field
• Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job through productivity tracking and clear communication
• Ability to visualize and create the project schedules critical path
• Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with consultants, trades, and internal employees
• Coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, track productivities and schedule work in an effective manner
• Experience applying basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• In-depth understanding of safety and environmental principles, ability to develop procedures with a clear understanding of the legislation.

Job Offer

A basic salary of up to $160,000 (dependent upon experience)

Matched RRSP

Discretionary bonuses

Health/Dental/Vision

Desired Skills and Experience


Minimum 4 years experience as a Site Superintendent
High-rise residential construction experience.
In-depth knowledge of the construction industry operations, construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures
Journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma/degree in related field


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