Site Superintendent - Kitchener, Canada - Zehr Group

Zehr Group

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Zehr Levesque, the construction division of Zehr Group, is looking for a Site Superintendent to join our growing team. In your capacity as Site Superintendent, you will be responsible for the day-to-day Construction Site Management as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong management skills and ability to motivate employees.
Effective organizational, communication and client relations skills.
Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
Ability to pass background checks including preemployment drug screening.
Availability to work nights/weekends as needed.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
Experience with multiresidential construction

Key Responsibilities for your new role:

Collaborate and direct field operations for projects from conception to completion
Collaborate construction schedules to meet contractual obligations
Review the project indepth to schedule deliverables and labour
Review the project plans and specifications and comment on schedule, constructability, possible cost saving measures and potential construction problems
Inform Project Manager or any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained in the Project documents
Oversee all onsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
Coordinate all field personnel as required to meet project budgets and schedules and manage all field staffing requirements including all subcontractors and suppliers
Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
Coordinate all required testing and inspections
Prepare weekly internal and external reports pertaining to job status
Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve and emerging ones
Analyze, manage and mitigate risks
Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
Maintain a neat and tidy site and meeting room
Attend biweekly construction meetings with all supervisors to ensure consistency across all projects
All necessary resources that may be required to fulfill the duties of this role will be afforded to the position including office staff support and computer and technical equipment and support.

Company Description

The Zehr Group is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction companies in South-Western Ontario. It currently has various condominium developments underway in the down-town Kitchener core.

Zehr Group has completed over 300 construction projects including new commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, in addition to historical renovations.

Landmark construction projects in the Region include:
The Tannery, The Breithaupt Block, Catalyst 137, One Hundred Victoria Condominiums, Charlie West, Garment St. and many more.