WHY UNITECH?

Unitech Construction Management is committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment for our employees. We have been in construction industry for 36 years and are experiencing extensive growth. We are looking for hardworking, committed individuals who add value to our clients’ projects. We are passionate about collaboration on our projects and welcome anyone to our team who has the same goal of doing a good job, having a little fun, and making a little money, which we incorporate into every part of our projects and our business. Whether you are experienced or new to the construction industry, Unitech believes in investing in our people.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Superintendent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with multi-family, residential wood frame project experience preferred. You will be a resourceful, intelligent, confident and dedicated professional who is committed to building our clients’ trust through clarity and integrity. You will be a fair, fun and firm team player who will be the eyes and ears of our clients on our construction sites. This role will be reporting to the General Superintendent, as well as collaboratively working with key project team members including Senior management, project management, and corporate departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of onsite construction experience in a similar role.
• Multi-family residential wood frame project experience is preferred.
• Basic First Aid certification and knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
• Good working knowledge of current construction methods, materials, procedures, drawings, specifications and building codes.
• Self-motivated, creative thinking, organized, and efficient.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a service-oriented and courteous attitude.
• Ability to be tact and diplomatic when under stressful situations with constant interruption.
• Budgeting and estimating skills (computer word processing and spreadsheet programs an asset).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employment and other designated information.
• Ability to effectively manage time, responsibilities and priorities.
• Proficient with computers, multifunctional processing units, telephones and faxes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and skills in keyboarding.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience utilizing Lean Construction tools and Integrated Project Delivery procurement is an asset.

• Ensure everyone, including you, is working safely on site and adhering to Unitech’s health and safety program and Work Safe standards and inform your direct supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of all workers on site.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate the work activities of all trades.
• Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity.
• Review all revisions, changes and additions to trade contracts with trade contractors, the Project Manager and consultants.
• Be responsible for hiring, wages rates, and promotions within the guidelines for site personnel established between Unitech (in coordination with the Project Manager) and the client.
• Plan and organizing on the job training as required during the progress of the work.
• Work with the crew “on the tools” to impart efficient procedures and ‘the tricks of the trade’ whenever possible.
• Requisition materials and supplies using Unitech’s standard site PO system for minor, site-initiated purchases.
• Verify all deliveries and turn over signed off packing slips to the Project Manager at appropriate intervals
• Complete and send Unitech standard Daily Reports to the Project Manager not later than first thing the morning following.
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Owner, Project Manager, Consultants, Trade Contractors to review the current work status and any action needed to keep the project within budget and on schedule.
• Review and advised the Project Manager on all scheduling issues throughout construction.
• Advise the Project Manager whether Trade Contract progress invoicing accurately represents progress of the work.
• Ensure all construction materials, equipment, and supplies complies with the contract documents, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Ensure workmanship is in compliance with the approved plans, specifications, current shop drawings and referenced standards
• Continuous monitoring of quality and coordination of Trade Contractors’ work until workmanship have obtained the Consultant’s approval prior to covering or closeout of work.
• Receive and log samples required to be furnished at the site, notify the Consultant when ready for examination, record the Consultant’s approval or other action and maintain custody of approved samples.
• Report to the Project Manager when, in your judgment, the work being performed does not conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents or safety requirements are not being followed and, if necessary, suspend the work pending resolution.
• Recommend to the Project Manager and Consultant ways to alleviate identified problems.
• Preparation and issuing of standard Unitech Quality Control Review sheets recording any corrective action required of any Trade Contractor and when they need to be completed by.