Base Superintendent

**What is the role?**
Reporting to the General Superintendent and working with Management and other Superintendents, the Base Superintendent ensures that quality road services are provided to Carmacks clients in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities include:

- Leads and manages the base crew operations ensuring that crews are trained and understand all aspects of Carmacks Quality Control Program;
- Works to maintain and improve all working relationships within the organization as well as with contract owners, engineers, associated clients, and suppliers;
- Co-ordinates equipment requirements, materials, supplies, and subcontractors with the General Superintendent;
- Calculate trucks required to ensure road productivity goals;
- Liaise with management and staff to ensure that appropriate materials, including binder and aggregate, are available a day in advance to ensure excellent quality product in a timely manner;
- Responsible for planning, hiring, and training staff to make up a knowledgeable, productive crew;
- Develops and implements well defined work plans using manpower, equipment, and materials most efficiently;
- Ensure that all environmental guidelines and regulations are followed;
- Ensures that all equipment is in good repair and that a regular maintenance program is followed;
- Ensures timely paper flow to clients, engineers, and corporate office;
- Manages each project to result in contract specifications and standards meeting or exceeding requirements;
- Where project results and/or job costing is off target, discusses with General Superintendent and Division Manager to determine the best course of action;
- Identify and implement operational improvements and efficiencies encouraging staff to provide their input;
- Identify potential business opportunities/work with Carmacks management to follow up
- Ensure safety standards/training are in compliance with Corporate Safety Program;
- Liaises with the Safety Management team to keep up-to-date in applicable health, safety and environmental regulations;
- Ensures that all health and safety standards meet legislated requirements;
- Conducts regular site inspections to ensure safety standards are adhered to;
- Ensures safety meetings, quarterly job inspections, hazards assessments and incident reports are completed in a timely fashion as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**What do we value?**
- Minimum 10 years road construction experience with at least 5 years supervisory experience
- Training and courses in road building and surfacing procedures
- Knowledge of environmental, safety, health policies and regulations
- Minimum Class 5 Drivers license
- Thorough knowledge of road construction industry with an in-depth understanding of road building
- Proven expertise in the road construction industry
- Excellent communication and team management skills - Understanding of best use of all resources
- Team approach to completing projects on time and within budget
- Even tempered with the ability to manage stress
- Excellent time management and planning skills with an ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- This is a “hands on” field position. Applicant must be willing to work in various locations throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and Northwest Territories.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered_
**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive compensation package
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Annual boot allowance
- Matching RRSP
- Company stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- Free On-site parking
- Company events