Superintendent - New Brunswick

2 weeks ago


Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada EllisDon Full time US$60,000 - US$150,000 per year

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core
values
empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our
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directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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Please note: this position will be located on site in Saint John, NB.
You As a Superintendent Will

  • Provide overall construction management, including design, budget and schedule, in conjunction with the Project Manager, Owners, Engineers and Architects to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget on large complex projects.
  • Manage work on site to ensure the compliance of construction with the drawings, specifications and safety regulations
  • Plan and implement schedules, determine manpower levels and material quantities, ensure proper equipment and trades are available as required
  • Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team's ongoing progression.
  • Mentor project team members to ensure career growth and development.
  • Advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties while assisting in resolving conflicts.
  • Be jointly responsible to monitor, interpret and forecast a project's cost reports ensuring they are in line with the estimate and maintain a positive cash flow

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have a construction related degree and 6 to 8 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience working on large projects (Design Build, P3, Residential, Commercial, Institutional or Healthcare)
  • You have an advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.
  • You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, produce workable solutions and lead a large team to successful completion.
  • You have strong scheduling experience with a proven ability to develop, maintain and execute both long term and short term schedules
  • You have the ability to manage trade relationships and ensure schedule is on track for project success.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes
everyone
, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be
your
commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven't already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.



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