Finishing Supervisor

3 days ago


Waterloo, Canada Activa Holdings Inc. Full time

Role Summary

**Company**:Activa

**Job Title**:Finishing Supervisor (Residential Construction)

**Job Type**:Full-Time, Permanent

**Reports To**:Construction Manager & Site Supervisor

**Location**:Waterloo, Ontario

The Finishing Site Supervisor is responsible for Managing the Construction of units from drywall to completion while ensuring construction project details and deadlines are met in a timely and quality workmanship manner. Specific tasks include ensuring all quality assurance inspection, pre-delivery inspection, and 30 day deficiencies are repaired and in excellent working order prior to owner occupancy, by directing sub-trades; providing hands on assistance in various construction activities around the construction site; and assuming the role of Site Supervisor when the Site Supervisor is temporarily absent.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist with creating and supervision of finishing schedule from drywall though to occupancy
- Schedule and oversee warrant deficiencies included but not limited to QA, PDI and 30 Day
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
- Assist with the maintenance of effective onsite communications and progress reporting with sub-trades and clients
- Assist Site Supervisor in temporary and supportive supervision of on-site sub-trades, providing direction to site workers
- Ensure compliance with health and safety training and reporting requirements
- Travel to multiple job sites will be required; use of personal vehicle is required
- Supply and use of own personal tools required for completion of miscellaneous construction and site tasks
- Where used, ensure company vehicle and provided tools are maintained in a safe operational condition and the security of the vehicle and its contents remain a top priority

**Supervision**
- Ensures construction work is being carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, zoning/building bylaws, OBC and company policy
- Coordinate each sub-trade to ensure smooth and continuous on site progress and ensure workmanship is satisfactory and the proper materials are used
- Arrange for miscellaneous labour as required to complete project and sign off on time cards as needed
- Order materials as necessary to complete project and return packing slips to office administration
- Manage usage of company tools and assets and ensure safekeeping of same
- Provide leadership, instruction and supervision to all construction workers, including site staff, contractors and suppliers as well as visitors to site
- Assist in housekeeping and ensuring a secure site
- Other duties as assigned within the spirit and the scope of the role

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an assistant supervisor role or equivalent for commercial and/or residential construction projects
- Organized and effective in dealing with conflict resolution and people management
- A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques
- First Aid skills and/or certificates considered an asset
- WHMIS, Working at Heights, Elevated Life and other typical safety certifications
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
- Basic computer skills (i.e. Windows Office)
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Able to life up to 50 lbs

Personal Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong time management/organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment
- Able to communicate competently and effectively in the English language; both verbally and in writing
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning


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