site superintendent

STRAND CONTRACTING IS LOOKING FOR A SITE SUPERINTENDENT

Strand Contracting is seeking an individual who is passionate about real estate and construction and has a strong desire to be a part of a growing organization that is creating a legacy of successful projects in urban environments across North America. 

WHO IS STRAND?

Strand is a Vancouver-based real estate company active across North America. Since 1976, Strand has acquired, developed, and financed a portfolio of real estate assets valued at over $16 billion and comprised of over 47,000 homes.

Strand has been actively involved in many real estate sectors, including the acquisition of development sites, the development of high‐rise condominiums, multi-family apartment buildings, single family communities, office towers, and industrial projects, as well as providing financing to developers for residential and commercial developments throughout North America.

While Strand has preferred to maintain a low profile, consistent with the philosophy of its key stakeholders, Strand has established a reputation for integrity and success in its real estate dealings.

WHY JOIN STRAND?

Strand's development business is innovative, dynamic, and expanding. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to join a team of professionals in an inclusive and collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. Strand is a progressive business that prioritizes culture and rewards entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity while providing opportunities for its employees to grow with the company, both professionally and financially. Strand has "Deep Roots and Big Plans".

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2-5 years experience as a Site Superintendent or Finishing Superintendent in residential, multi-family construction; experience with a developer/builder or general contractor is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strategic thinking capability.
• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite, with a strong working knowledge of Excel; experience with Procore is an asset.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire to add value, thriving in a culture of excellence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Site Superintendent will be instrumental in supporting the successful execution of our construction projects by assisting Project Managers and the Vice President with day-to-day operations. This role will report to the Vice President.

• Assisting Project Mangers and Vice President in preconstruction work, tender summaries, budget building and scheduling.
• Developing safety programs and procedures.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Manager, consultants, trade contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to develop and execute project plans in line with contract documents.
• Attending pre-construction meetings and all project-related gatherings with stakeholders.
• Communicating project progress to all relevant parties as required.
• Coordinating with trades, equipment, material supply, inspections, and subcontractors.
• Maintaining strong communication and relationships with owners, subcontractors, contract administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Upholding compliance with safety and work regulation policies for all labor forces, including subcontractors, in collaboration with Health & Safety.
• Engaging in company and project safety programs and initiatives while ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Assisting in the initial setup of construction projects by analyzing specifications, drawings, and construction schedules before mobilizing to the project site.
• Identifying and documenting out-of-scope work or additional tasks not covered under the base contract and communicating these with the Project Manager.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects as part of our commitment to excellence.
• Reviewing and maintaining documentation, drawings, completing daily site reports, purchase orders, and project photos.
• Enforcing subcontractor contracts and identifying discrepancies in scopes of work.
• Effectively monitoring expenditures, reviewing invoices meticulously, and managing labor and material costs within the project budget and underlying estimate.
• Managing all required municipal and provincial inspections.
• Supervising and nurturing site team members through regular feedback, training, and coaching.
• Ordering materials, equipment, and securing sufficient manpower throughout the project to maintain schedule and productivity.
• Preparing and maintaining construction schedules, identifying potential issues, interferences, and deviations from the overall schedule, and assisting in resolving conflicts.
• Assist the Vice President and Project Manager with additional tasks as needed.

BENEFITS

Strand is proud to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, growth, and the betterment of all those who dedicate themselves to the realization of its objectives.  True to the company's nature as a "family of professionals", we are committed to making continued investments in our people.  Strand provides a very competitive compensation structure and benefits package that includes the following:

• Generous Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Professional Development, Mentorship and Education Programs
• Strand Employee Wellness Program exceeding industry standard

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this role, please send your resume to While we thank all candidates for their interest, only selected individuals will be contacted.