Bridges Superintendents

Since 1974, **Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.** has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals for the Superintendent role to manage the site construction activities in within the Alberta Province. This position requires a professional individual with good communication skills and demonstrates integrity, honesty and responsibility. As a Superintendent, your role will be vital in ensuring the smooth and efficient completion of construction projects. The incumbent will get the opportunity to work with a young, growing team in a very busy market. The work schedule is 10 days on and 4 days off (If in remote locations) and 6 days on and 1 day off (If near Edmonton and surrounding areas).

**What is the role?**

Reporting to the Bridge Business Unit Manager, this position is responsible for onsite directing, coordinating and overseeing overall project operations including the people, equipment and materials required to complete a project on time and within budget. Responsibilities include leading and directing daily operational activities with emphasis on safety, productivity, quality and budget management.
- Working with the Project Manager, plan and manage the implementation of contracts to meet or exceed the expectations and specifications/standards, within or below costs and timelines.
- Working closely with the project manager, owner, consultants, trade contractors, inspectors and regulatory agencies to prepare and execute project plans.
- Implement health, safety and environmental procedures on site in accordance with legislation and company policy to ensure the safety of all workers and protection of the public.
- Work closely with team members and decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effect project delivery.
- Manage workforce, equipment, materials and trade contractors to attain targeted profit.
- Manage and coordinate project administration, safety program compliance, maintaining excellent working relationships with employees, engineers, the owner, support services and anyone else involved in the project completion.
- Manage and support the field supervisor(s) and crews including employee relations issues, hiring, time is submitted, and anything else pertaining to the needs of the crews to do their work.
- Monitor cost and quality control during construction.
- Achieve project milestones by looking ahead and identifying weekly deliverables for own forces and trade contractors. Implements corrective action where necessary to catch up and meet key milestone dates.
- Where project results and/or job costing is off target, discuss with Project Manager to determine the best course of action.
- Develop and maintain a current knowledge of new and emerging industry trends, technology, equipment and techniques.
- Identify and implement efficiencies and ways to save money. Review process improvement suggestions, implement and share viable ones.
- Promote teamwork and morale.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication of all information.
- Other duties as assigned.

**What do we value?**
- Journeyman Carpenter/ CET Designation is an asset.
- Minimum 10 years “hands on” experience in bridge related construction and maintenance with 5 or more years in a supervisory position.
- Working knowledge of Alberta Transportation and Saskatchewan Highways bridge specifications.
- Ability to read blue prints and drawings.
- Ability to direct and organize employees and sub-contractors.
- Training in project site management.
- Construction survey experience is an asset.
- Safety certifications.
- Excellent working knowledge of computers.
- Minimum Class 5 Drivers license
- At all times, interfaces with various members of the organization in a professional, calm, helpful and courteous manner.
- Continually strives to improve overall business effectiveness.
- Able to plan work to make a profit. Well organized. Able to think in short and long term, especially regarding costs.
- Approachable. Open to suggestions and able to implement them. Able to give and take constructive criticism. Open minded.
- Outstanding interpersonal and people management skills.
- Fiscally responsible.
- 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
- Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender e