Assistant Site Superintendent

The Company

Caliber is a Construction Management and General Contractor specializing in the development and construction of townhome and condominium projects. We are a purpose-driven organization taking pride in our focus to Build People, Processes, and Results A tight-knit group of high performers who Own It, Crush It, and Love It We are family-oriented with a strong desire for personal and professional growth and development. We work hard and have fun while doing so.

What we Offer

• A competitive compensation package including extended medical and dental.
• A profit share program for all our employees where everyone shares a stake in the outcome.
• Employee incentives such as referral bonuses, efficiency awards, tool allowances and Get Smart initiatives.
• Culture and team building events such as our biannual trip to Whistler, annual BBQs, annual team building events, weekly Après work (Friday get-togethers).
• Our Core values of Crush it, Love it and Own it are what makes Caliber great. We hire employees who embrace these values and by this we create a team of A players who want to win together.
• Personalized education plan and ongoing training opportunities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent at Caliber Projects Ltd. is a full-time position. The position is best suited for someone who is an innovative, hands-on type person with excellent character, communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. The Assistant Superintendent should be flexible to the changing needs within a fast-paced construction environment. The Assistant Superintendent reports to the Site Superintendent and is responsible for assisting the Superintendent in maintaining construction activity/schedule at the project site. The Assistant Superintendent will coordinate with all Caliber site staff, sub trades and suppliers concerning site construction activity in accordance with local and provincial building codes.

Job Responsibilities:

Embracing Caliber’s corporate values of the following:

• Own It – accountable to assumed role & responsibilities, and the well-being of Caliber.
• Crush It – results-driven to achieve personal and company goals.
• Love It – elevate self and others to support a positive and cohesive team environment.

Principle Objectives:

• Responsible for supporting the production and quality of assigned project with direct reporting to Site Superintendent.
• Ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with CALIBER’s Performance Standards, Appendix ‘A’ scopes of work, all Municipal & Code Standards, all Safety Standards, Work Safe BC, CALIBER Health & Safety Manual, etc.
• Assist with the advancement of the project in all stages focusing on meeting the contract schedule whilst maintaining a safe work environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist the Superintendent in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all trades and construction operations for the assigned project.
• Attend Pre-Construction meetings as required by Project Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Superintendent in the preparation of pre-approved preferred Trades/Suppliers list for said project. Project Manager has final decision.
• Review, understand and agree with Construction Contracts for assigned site. Enforce Contract objectives as per Scopes of Work (LOI Appendix A), as per the Project Manager.
• Work together with Site Superintendent to help maintain project budget.
• Baseline Schedule to be established and mutually approved between Project Manager & Superintendent; Superintendent is responsible for delivery of project on or ahead of schedule. Assistant Superintendent will play a critical role in helping maintain this schedule.
• Actual Performance schedule to be reviewed with Site Superintendent/Project Manager on a weekly basis and at regularly scheduled trades meetings. Project 6-week look ahead schedule to be updated for bi-weekly meetings with trades on site.
• Notify Superintendent of any perceived changes to the baseline schedule.
• Attend trade meetings and provide input/backup when required.
• Track time and material costs and regularly check with Project Manager on budget management.

Cost Control:

• Collaborate with Superintendent regarding any cost variance affecting the Anchor Budget in a timely manner.
• Review and Communicate in a timely manner any RFI’s, CCO’s as they come to your attention through trade’s communication, drawing documentation, lack of information, etc.
• Monitor project to ensure use of labour and required material controls. (Productive labour force, Lumber Orders, Concrete Orders, etc.)
• Any sub-trade back charges should be appropriately documented with picture and written backup and sent to Superintendent for distribution to trade’s office.
• Review with Superintendent whether to rent or purchase tools/equipment based on duration of use, wear and tear, future repairs, etc. Will also maintain tool and rental logs on a regular basis.

Safety:

• Understand and ensure adherence to all required safety policies as directed by Caliber’s Health & Safety Manual and Work Safe BC Health & Safety Regulations.
• Attend with Superintendent meeting with Work Safe BC rep. during excavation to review project plan with regards to access, crane swings, exterior envelope, etc.
• Oversee daily activities of CSO and perform daily site audit with CSO to ensure worker safety compliance on site.
• Review daily safety inspection reports, trade toolbox meeting minutes, trade JHA’s and provide comments/feedback/follow-up as required. Notify Project Manager if trades are not up to date with their paperwork.
• Attend monthly site JOH&S meetings.
• Update site management/safety plan as required.
• Ensure all required Engineering is provided prior to performing tasks on site (eg. flying DEP box, formwork, etc.)
• Ensure crane operator, rigger, maintenance logs are up to date.

Personnel Management:

• Supervise the personnel necessary for the effective execution of assigned project, throughout all stages.
• Coordinate all trades to ensure they carry out all their duties as prescribed in their scopes of work.
• Be familiar with trade’s Scopes of Work, to ensure we are not self-performing something already covered contractually.
• Any CALIBER employee reporting directly to Site Superintendent, not performing his/her duties shall be mutually agreed upon by the Project Manager and Site Superintendent (in consultation with VP of Construction) concerning termination.
• Ensure all site staff are aware of and adhere to all Corporate Performance, Employment Standards and Company Policies.
• All time cards for Caliber Employees and temporary labour must be verified and signed off by Superintendent.
• Coordinate all inspections and return/file all the necessary material at the site office.
• Complete concrete takeoffs and monitor quantity poured.
• Dewatering of excavation and preparation of site for trades after weekends.
• Oversee and/or construct all necessary guardrails on site.
• Ensure the site cleanliness is kept to the “Caliber” standard. Adequate documentation of this process to be forwarded to the superintendent.
• Hoarding of concrete during winter months if necessary.
• Preparation/cleaning of slabs for concrete pours.
• Providing direction (discuss with superintendent).
• Coordinate delivery board and ensure all trades can deliver equipment to site in an orderly fashion.
• Site check important site measurements. Benchmark elevations, Gridline Layout, Property Line offset and floor to floor heights/dimensions.

Quality Control/Reports/Logs:

• Ensure project is completed with CALIBER performance standards and project specific ‘Scope’s of Work’.
• Shall monitor project to ensure conformity with: all milestones, building code requirements, applicable specifications and drawings.
• Make Superintendent aware of any conflicts within plans and/or between specifications and plans.
• Adhere to any CALIBER Construction protocols as developed over time.
• Perform audits of trade layout on a regular basis – if it appears to be wrong it probably is.
• Maintain photo documentation of site progress daily and upload to Project sharepoint folder on a regular basis.
• Provide info to Superintendent for Daily Superintendent Reports and do these when Superintendent is away on holidays. Reminder these are a legal document so care should be taken to provide an accurate account of the construction performed, problems encountered, etc. on that given day.
• Maintain a trade foreman contact/phone list with site administrator and update on a weekly basis.
• Ensure use of concrete pour verification checklist and have all trades sign off “prior to” placing concrete and keep an up to date concrete pour log.
• Ensure up to date knowledge of ALL RFI’s, SI’s, Shop Drawings, etc. and make sure trades are following the required changes on site. Also maintain set of working drawings noting all changes for quick cross reference.
• Observe Purchase Order Log and make sure all suppliers reference PO on invoice along with correct company name for billing.
• Complete walkthroughs of units at rough-in and finishing stages to ensure that the quality meets the “Caliber” standard.
• Ensure the finish type of each unit is being constructed as listed in the specifications and ID drawings.

Personal Development:

• Maintain awareness of general market conditions as it pertains to personnel, suppliers and trade availability.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the issues facing the construction industry.
• Maintain a network of: Sub-trades, Suppliers, Industry Peers.
• Stay abreast of technical advancements in the construction industry.
• Partake in continuing education to constantly grow ability and knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
• Continue to hone verbal and written communication skills.
• Increase knowledge of plan reading to adequately understand multiple trades responsibilities.

Interactions:

• Report to Superintendent on site and Project Manager as called upon.
• Key internal interactions: Construction Department and Accounting Department, as necessary.
• Key External interactions: Sub-trade/Supplier Team, Municipality/Consultants/ General Public.
• Any Site incidents requiring reporting or press to flow through the Superintendent to Project Manager to the VP of Construction.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Post Secondary Education in Engineering, Technology or Trades Training or the equivalent on job experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in the role of Assistant Superintendent or the relevant site experience.
• Possess knowledge of various sets of plans. Mechanical/Electrical/Structural…etc.
• Possess superior organizational, project management and critical thinking skills.
• Proven effective communication skills (Verbal, written and e-mail) able to communicate with a variety of people and groups.
• Knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Project, and MS Excel would be an asset.