Construction Superintendent

at  Pioneer Construction

Reporting to the Construction Manager and/or Project Manager, the Construction Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing construction crews ensuring that projects are completed within the established parameters, as well as on-time and within targeted budget, all the while keeping safety top of mind. This is a full-time permanent position available with competitive wages and a benefits package.

EDUCATION:

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction (MTO/Municipal projects).
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Relevant post-secondary education, Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, as well as proposals/contracts.
• Strengths in all areas of project management, such as safety, scheduling, cost management, and QC.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to identify performance gaps, coaching and mentoring crews appropriately to build an efficient team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work full days Monday -Friday and the occasional Saturday as required during the Summer.
• Ability to adapt to last-minute changes as dictated by the needs of our customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental, Human Resources policies

• Oversee every phase of civil construction projects from inception to completion, working closely with all involved in the project to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Create and manage construction plans.
• Coordinate all work carried out by field staff and sub-contractors in accordance with schedule timeline established.
• Maintain records surrounding labour, material costs, owned and rented equipment, tracking inventory of materials and supplies to ensure all is within budget and on hand when required.
• Establish and monitor construction estimates and budgets.
• Inspect and review the quality of work performed by field staff and sub-contractors.
• Liaise between field staff and senior managers to keep them informed of any potential scheduling issues and determine the course for corrective action.
• Will communicate and oversee on-site safety program and promote the importance of health and safety in the field.
• Display professionalism toward our company and customers
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures: safety standards operations, maintenance, training, cleanliness standards, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor