Site Supervisor – Multi-Family

at  Trico Homes

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all construction activities that take place on the work site, ensuring high standards of workmanship and efficiency, the management of all on-site construction workers, and enforcement of all required safety and work regulation policies. Site Supervisors are responsible for assigning required work and applying resources to accomplish that work, considering efficient use of labor, machines, and materials by their crews, and will report on such things as personnel, costs, and safety. Other responsibilities will include the planning and scheduling of work and the progress made on a job. While this job is mainly a position of supervision and management, the Site Supervisor may be required to assist with construction work on an occasional basis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong safety orientation with up-to-date First Aid and other safety-related certificates;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in construction and at least 5 as a Site Supervisor;
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans;
• A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques;
• Strong management, delegation, planning, and leadership skills;
• Effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity;
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation;
• Understanding of land development process and land development construction;
• Ability to conduct customer meetings and orientations;
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment;
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems;
• Excellent time management and project management skills;
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning;
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures;
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment;
• Able to work well under pressure;
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email;
• A clean valid driver’s license; an abstract will be required.

• Lead the work on residential construction sites to ensure compliance with design, project specifications, regulations, and safety codes;
• Read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications, the city codes and ordinances regarding building codes, permit issuance, and permit fees;
• Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects, and equipment problems;
• Monitor job progress and costs, and provide regular progress reporting to management;
• Review construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical, structural, zoning, and planned development;
• Oversee total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed following design, budget, and schedule;
• Ensure compliance with Trico’s health and safety training and reporting requirements;
• Ensure building inspections are completed periodically throughout the construction phases to ensure buildings meet the specifications of clients;
• Ensure accurate and timely project close date; adjust working schedules to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work alongside the Construction Manager to resolve any constructional issues that may arise;
• Develop, monitor, and oversee quality control measures on worksites;
• Coordinate the daily activities of project staff, construction trades, and subcontractors, and use corrective actions to keep the project on time and budget;
• Establish effective onsite communications and progress reporting with sub-trades, sales team, and management;
• Provide coaching and training to Site Assistants;
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency;
• Ensure the efficient use of labor, machines, and materials used by the crew;
• Aid workers on site whenever required;
• Pursue cost-effective alternative measures to improve financial performance on projects;
• Any other duties as required.