Construction Site Superintendent

Paulsan Construction Inc. is a full-service Design-Build general contractor, offering services to industrial, commercial, institutional and residential clients in Southwestern Ontario. Paulsan is committed to long-term partnerships with our customers, suppliers and trades delivering the latest innovations, with integrity, accountability, and quality. Our goal is to invest in a dedicated and skilled team that will ensure our customers’ projects are completed with a quality-first approach, on schedule and on budget. Join us as we work together to achieve this goal.

This position description is designed to highlight the main activities, responsibilities and performance expectations for this role and describe the typical scope of control and influence associated with this position.

Working with the Project Manager and Project Coordinator, leads our project site teams throughout the project life cycle, from start-up to close-out.

In this role, you will be involved in a broad range of responsibilities.

**Main Functional Responsibilities**:

- Coordinates all site construction activities and supervises all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget, while administering good construction practices with on-site activities.
- Supervises and directs construction projects in strict accordance with the contract documents and industry best practices.
- Oversees all phases of a construction project, ensuring all work is being completed according to approved specifications, within the Contract scope of work, terms and budget.
- Supervises and coordinates tasks and activities of subcontractors/vendors to ensure quality of work as it pertains to construction drawings and adherence to schedule.
- Provides overall on-site management of all on-site activities on a daily basis, including coordination of construction crews, equipment, material and subcontractors, etc.
- Prepares and maintains project schedule with subcontractors/suppliers.
- Tracks progress, identifying project risks and works to mitigate those risks.
- Ensures the workmanship and completion of all trades/subcontractors meet Company standards.
- Manages job site cleanliness and controls waste stream and recycling efforts.
- Identifies and discusses any additional work “extras” and potential claims with the Project Manager and obtains signed work directives.
- Maintains a daily inspection log documenting construction activities and recording of progress and as-constructed details for the purposes of project close-out.
- Participates in site meetings and safety meetings, conducting toolbox/safety meetings and site inspections.
- Promotes and maintains a safe work site, ensuring proper use of PPE.
- Ensures all quality and safety standards are met on each project.
- Documents and reports all injuries.

**Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience**:

- Educational requirements include a Construction Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ practical experience in construction.
- Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and specifications.
- Solid understanding of applicable building codes, OSHA, and WSIB Regulations.
- Ability to assume responsibility and to interface and communicate effectively with others, have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.
- Deadline oriented with ability to prioritize and plan tasks.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

**Salary**: $69,243.29-$156,746.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- construction: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person