Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent (Full-time)

Westview Projects is a general contracting company that operates in Eastern Ontario. Headquartered in Ottawa, Westview Projects specializes in offering construction management services to institutional, commercial, multi-residential and retail clients.
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent. Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent is responsible for all field operations required to construct the project which includes overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring that project plans and schedules are followed, and that the project is executed effectively and within budget.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Help create, maintain, and execute project plan and schedule and ensure compliance with budget
• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities
• Work with Senior Superintendents, Coordinators, Field Engineers, Surveyors, Students, hourly Foremen and hourly staff assigned to a project
• Create site-specific plans and procedures; ensure the implementation of Westview's Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the jobsite; adhere to safety and record-keeping requirements.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meets project quality standards and design requirements
• Assist with obtaining necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities and and owners
• Resolve and advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts; anticipate and resolve project issues and schedule difficulties.
• Lead Sub-Trade meetings and update meetings for clear communication
• Maintain the project's Daily Job Diary; maintain a 3-week look ahead schedule
• Take on management of projects, become acquainted with the project cycle and build project management skills:
  • Monitor project financial performances, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, equipment maintenance, safety of environment and quality control
  • Build project schedule to align with the critical path
  • Complete material take-offs and get required estimates for procurement
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Journeyman certificate or post-secondary diploma/degree in related field
• Minimum 5 years' progressive construction-related experience.
• High-rise residential construction experience considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry operations, construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures
• Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job through productivity tracking and clear communication
• Ability to visualize and create the project schedules critical path
• Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with consultants, trades, and internal employees
• Coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, track productivities and schedule work in an effective manner
• Experience applying basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook etc.)
• In depth understanding of safety and environmental principles, ability to develop procedures with a clear understanding of the legislation.
  

Position determination is dependent upon applicant's experience and credentials.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.No phone calls; no agencies