Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Senior Site Superintendent

 Job Description:

Southwest Talent is an external agency working with some of the world's fastest growing employers!


Our client is working on a 9 figure project in Niagara falls that will require a highly skilled leadership team.

Comp- $120,000-!40,000 CAD

Reporting to the General Superintendent, the Senior Site Superintendent must demonstrate leadership skills on the job site to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. Mid-Rise residential experience is required. The Senior Site Superintendent is responsible for the leading all daily field activities on construction site. Under this role, the individual provides a senior level presence on the job site, mentors field staff, resolves issues that arise, and reviews site labour requirements. The Senior Site Superintendent will be primarily responsible for Mid-Rise Residential projects.

Responsibility

The job responsibilities below are not limited to having other tasks and duties assigned as required:

  • Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and control construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
  • Supervise and direct day-to-day field activities and manage the construction site.
  • Be responsible for on site safety programs, WSIB poster, M.O.L. office phone number, and location of nearest hospital.
  • Ensure site office is equipped with proper first aid and eye wash station.
  • Set-up and maintain the site to promote clean, tidy, and a professional image of the company.
  • Mobilize the site, hoarding/ fencing, set-up trailers, washrooms, safety facilities, telephone, hydro, water, and stake out underground services.
  • Maintain site security at all times.
  • Arrange for Ontario Land Surveyor to lay out the building and site.
  • Ensure construction satisfies all permit requirements.
  • Advise the project team of any site conditions not previously identified.
  • Arrange Municipal Inspectors for required inspections.
  • Help prepare and maintain the project schedule.
  • Review and coordinate delivery dates of critical materials.
  • After the awarding of each subtrade, contact the site representative to plan and schedule the work.
  • Review and be knowledgeable with all contract documents.
  • Organize pre-construction meetings with each trade to ensure they have all contract documents and are familiar with all the requirements.
  • Direct foreman and tradesman in daily site activities.
  • Ensure all trades complete their scope of work to an acceptable standard.
  • Manage the Union issues on site and resolve disputers with subtrades.
  • Conduct safety and coordination meetings, and prepare and distribute the meeting minutes.
  • Manage and maintain project costs within budget.
  • Prepare and submit job reports.
  • Prepare and file written records of all verbal communication and site occurrences.
  • Prepare accident reports and submit them to head office immediately upon occurrence.
  • Issue a periodic Performance Review to head office regarding the subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Be knowledgeable of all equipment and materials.
  • Establish quantities, order materials, and reconcile with estimates.
  • Completion of reports for concrete ordering and pouring.
  • Manage and implement Change Orders.
  • Conduct an initial review and provide feedback on shop drawings.
  • Provide feedback on site issues to improve efficiency on future projects.
  • Arrange for inspections and testing of various building elements.
  • Manage site filing.
  • Issuing fieldwork orders for work carried out for subtrades.
  • Manage the clean up of the site and ensure that costs are allocated to the responsible parties, staying within our budget.
  • Responsible for site and community public relations.
  • Responsible for all temporary protection during the construction process, satisfying occupancy requirements, correction of all deficiencies, and updating all as built-drawing on site on a regular basis.
  • Cooperate with other sites to share resources to benefit the company’s interest.

Qualification Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Mid-Rise residential experience is required.
  • In-depth understanding, knowledge, and implementation of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act as it relates to each project you are responsible for.
  • Strong understanding and adherence to safety standards
  • Gold Seal Certified an asset
  • LEED Accredited an asset
  • Computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
  • Knowledge of Suretrak, Primavera P3 or P6, Procore, BIM Software, or E-Builder Project Management Software is an asset

Working Condition and Environment

  • Primary work location on Project Sites
  • Project related travel anticipated
  • Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons

Additional Documents Required

  • Provide a list of past projects completed with the project value and a brief description regarding the scope of work.
  Required Skills:

Reports Gold Finish Concrete Occupational Health Performance Environment Estimates Protection First Aid Microsoft Project Reviews Travel Public Relations Filing Specifications Construction Records Security Materials Suppliers Software Testing Leadership Project Management Communication Microsoft Office Management