Project Superintendent

at  Conwest Contracting Ltd

The Project Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the safe and cost-effective completion of various projects across the Lower Mainland and the BC South Coast. The Project Superintendent plays a leading role in creating and developing strong operational field teams; is instrumental in ensuring that Conwest Contracting continuously improves our field operations; and provides top value for our customers.
The Project Superintendent’s expertise encompasses all aspects of civil construction methods, materials, equipment, and tools. The Project Superintendent must also have demonstrated experience and knowledge of major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation projects, including roadways, transit ways, structures, excavation, shoring, underground utilities, water/wastewater projects, and various other forms of civil infrastructure.
· Reports to Operations Manager for all general operations, HR and staffing matters.
· Functional reporting to Project Manager for all project specific matters including safety, schedule, budgets, labor, materials and equipment.
· Directs the work of Project Foremen and Hourly Crew.
· Works directly with CWC Executive Management team, Equipment Manager, Estimators and Project Management teams, Site Superintendents, Foremen and Accounting and Finance as part of a collaborative team-based culture.
Safety
· Responsible for ensuring all construction activities comply with safety standards and policies set out by Conwest Contracting, WorkSafe regulations and standards.
· Ensures all aspects of his/her role are executed in a safe manner.
· Obeys safety guidelines when on construction sites and Conwest operations.
· Displays leadership in promoting the safety culture of Conwest Contracting.
Schedule & Planning
· Participate in bid reviews and pre-construction meetings.
· Direct and coordinate activities of field personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within a prescribed budget and adheres to all regulatory restrictions and requirements.
· Ensure Project Foreman / Lead Hand have a complete understanding of project scope and methodology.
· Manage and coordinate sub-contractors work on site.
· Prepares work plans and scheduling to determine resource, material, and equipment requirements.
· Schedule and plan ahead of each crew, to remove schedule obstructions weeks in advance.
· Review status reports prepared by Project Manager and modify schedules or plans as required.
Labor
· Manage Project Foremen and key project staff responsible for project construction, including all scheduling and vacation approvals.
· Provide support to project staff as needed, including: providing project technical advice and resolution to problems; and ensuring employees for each task are fully qualified to perform assigned duties.
· Identify, recruit, and make recommendations to Operations Manager for VP approval for hiring of new field staff.
· Oversee and mentor project staff as needed in order to contribute to their development and career growth.
· Advise and recommend disciplinary action to ensure adherence to company policies/procedures/COR standards with review by Operations Manager and VP approval.
· Obtain and utilize the most skilled and appropriate workers for each task.
· Liaise with Operations Manager on all personnel paperwork.
· Set a productive, consistent, and professional work example while supporting and promoting published Conwest Contracting policies and core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and success.
Materials & Equipment
· Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine construction plan, including accurate assessment of materials and equipment required.
· Manage and maintain strong working relationships with project owners, partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
· Allocate resources (people, subs and equipment) where appropriate to achieve project safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
· Work with Project Manager to review and prepare a needs assessment of equipment and resources.
· A minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil construction including earthworks and underground utilities with at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
· Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills.
· Possesses a demonstrated ability to lead and direct construction teams, analyze issues, and bring innovative solutions to achieving work plan objectives.
· Must be people oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
· Possesses a basic understanding and interpretation of Job Cost reports.
· Must be a proficient scheduler and planner with a proven track record of successful project completions or portfolio.
· Knowledge and understanding of union environment and Post-secondary education a plus. (i.e. Project Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering Technology).
· Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details