Superintendent, Infrastructure

at  Ledcor

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024
Job ID: R21483
Job Status: Full-Time
Description
Job Summary:
You are an experienced Superintendent, seasoned and fully competent in the profession with a background in Infrastructure. Our Infrastructure division is expanding and working on some very exciting projects in the lower mainland. Your responsibilities will include safety and environmental, quality control, developing and implementing agreed upon field project plans and schedule, delegation of work to field staff, sub-contractors and trades people ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. You are a problem solver and continuously look for innovative solutions that can be utilized on projects.
Come join our True Blue team in the lower mainland today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes and that efficiency in labour and materials maintain high quality standards
• Ensures that site safety measures meet or exceed the parameters set out by corporate safety manual, Workers’ Compensation Board or any other authorities
• Reviews, maintains and updates the construction schedule and ensures milestone and completion dates are met
• Oversees the care and maintenance of company vehicles and equipment on the project to maximize use while on the job site, plans ahead for equipment requirements in conjunction with other superintendents and the Construction Manager, and updates equipment log as required
• Reviews subtrade/supplier invoices against the field purchase orders and report any discrepancies to the Project Manager or the accounting department
• Hires and manages hourly employees as required to complete the project in consultation with the Construction/Project Managers and maintains, approves and submits hourly time cards with all necessary details for job costing purposes
• Prepares field change orders to be signed by project owner or representative when requested
• Works with coordinators/engineers to craft and submit RFI’s as required for clarification of scopes
• Develop and implement resource loaded 3 week look ahead schedules that meet the overall Project schedule

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years construction supervision experience
• Combination of work experience in a similar role and industry related trade certification / education
• Solid understanding of modern construction practices
• Ability to plan and manage to a project schedule
• Understanding of construction documents and the ability to ensure that they are complete, protect the owner’s interest, clearly define expectations and provide incentive to perform
• Contract negotiation/management skills
• Knowledge of construction costs and budgets
• A strong safety record and the ability to work with a variety of individuals
• Capacity to understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions to non-routine tasks or queries
• Ability to adapt information and communication style to the audience
• Skilled at promoting teamwork to establish consensus among team and stakeholders
• Capable of identifying key issues and patterns in moderately complex situations and spotting new, less obvious solutions

Additional Information:
Company Description
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.
But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
1055 West Hastings St, Vancouver, B

• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes and that efficiency in labour and materials maintain high quality standards
• Ensures that site safety measures meet or exceed the parameters set out by corporate safety manual, Workers’ Compensation Board or any other authorities
• Reviews, maintains and updates the construction schedule and ensures milestone and completion dates are met
• Oversees the care and maintenance of company vehicles and equipment on the project to maximize use while on the job site, plans ahead for equipment requirements in conjunction with other superintendents and the Construction Manager, and updates equipment log as required
• Reviews subtrade/supplier invoices against the field purchase orders and report any discrepancies to the Project Manager or the accounting department
• Hires and manages hourly employees as required to complete the project in consultation with the Construction/Project Managers and maintains, approves and submits hourly time cards with all necessary details for job costing purposes
• Prepares field change orders to be signed by project owner or representative when requested
• Works with coordinators/engineers to craft and submit RFI’s as required for clarification of scopes
• Develop and implement resource loaded 3 week look ahead schedules that meet the overall Project schedul