Superintendent

Arbutus Properties is a leading land developer, home builder, and commercial constructor, offering a dynamic work environment, attractive compensation and benefits package, and vast opportunity for advancement. We are currently seeking an experienced Superintendent with a strong work ethic, the desire to be part of a team, and the skills to advance an exciting project in Saskatoon.

As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure the successful execution of our residential projects.

Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Superintendent is accountable for managing crews for field operations from initial project planning to completion for residential homes and buildings. This person is responsible for assisting with site management of the project and all project activities, including the supervision of self-performed and subcontracted construction work, and focuses on managing the execution of the work by utilizing and leveraging the team's experience. This includes ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. The Superintendent is charged with managing, directing, and mentoring all direct reports and field personnel, and possesses comprehensive knowledge of the project management lifecycle. They also play a strategic role in the constructability of the project through their continuous and active review of all project documentation, activities, progress, etc.; seeking out potential for risk and opportunity and implementing the required measures to correctly address and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

As the Superintendent responsibilities of this position include:  

• Review and understand construction plans and associated drawings
  
• Ensure sites are clean and ready for inspections
  
• Resolving on-site issues with trade partners & team members as they arise
  
• Thorough review of jobs through quality control checklists at multiple stages of production
  
• Performing repairs on-site as they arise, both pre and post-possession
• Coordination & completion of any seasonal deficiencies items
• Plan and execute projects from start to finish, on time and on budget
  
• Develop, plan and execute a project specific construction plan for completing the project on time, at a high standard of quality and with the goal of zero incidents;
• Responsible for ensuring the project schedule milestones and completion dates are met;
• Assist with identifying all tasks and working with the Sr. Project Manager in developing sequencing of these tasks into detailed Gantt chart schedules and prepare regular updates of these schedules;
• Responsible for developing and issuing one week and three week look ahead construction schedules;
• Assist with the development of the project health, safety and environment plan and be fully responsible for its implementation;
• In the absence of the foreman, ensure Toolbox meetings and hazard inspections are undertaken by all workers and documented before any task is started;
• Complete weekly safety inspections and document/report findings;
• Provide overall supervision to a large workforce;
• Hold regular (weekly) construction progress meetings with trade contractors;
• Responsible for full site layout, laydown areas / material storage, traffic / pedestrian accommodation and site security;
• Ensure that all necessary equipment to complete the work is available, well maintained and properly managed to ensure optimum performance. Follow up on repairs as needed with the Sr. Project Manager;
• Coordinate material delivery and trucking requirements with the Sr. Project Manager as needed;
• Ensure timely delivery and safe storage of such materials;
• Responsible for quantifying and documenting daily work progress;
• Management of the overall project site housekeeping;
• Assist with the development of the project quality control plan and be fully responsible for its implementation. Undertake regular quality control inspections and document/report findings;
• Responsible for coordinating utility locate procedure for the jurisdiction of the work, for locating existing utilities soon enough so as to not adversely affect the project schedule;
• Manage approval of employee time;
• Responsible for proper project close-out by ensuring the completion of all project specification and addressing project deficiencies in a timely manner;
• Lead by example and provide mentoring and guidance to all direct reports;
• Conduct performance evaluations of all direct reports.

Requirements

• Journeyman Trade Certification (carpentry) is preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive field supervisory experience required. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Residential construction experience is preferred.
• Zoom boom and/or skid steer ticket / experience for material handling and deliveries is an asset.
• Knowledge of construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
• Understanding of project scope and ability to apply basic engineering principles to resolve constructability challenges.
• Understanding of project schedules and ability to identify the critical path.
• Knowledge and understanding of scheduling software.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental principles/procedures/legislation.
• Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with client, consultants, trades, own forces work, and internal employees.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, scheduling platforms and CAD software is an asset.