Superintendent - Ottawa, Canada - Reliance Construction

Reliance Construction

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Being one of the larger privately-owned construction companies in North America, Reliance offers general contracting services in all aspects of project planning, execution and delivery.

Over the last year, we've grown continuously due to our employees' performance, but mostly through their passion, focus, and determination.

This expansion however has not let us forget that we are still a family-owned company established in 1948.

Our presence in the construction industry over more than half a century has led us to an unparalleled understanding of the industry, allowing us to provide our clients with a sense of complete trust and confidence.

They rely on us to complete a project they've envisioned, and we accept that responsibility to make it a reality.

The Role:
Superintendent

The Superintendent is responsible for the organization and direction of a project's construction and its related activities within an assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area, or a multi-discipline construction project.

This individual may also be the primary client contact for all jobsite activities or may coordinate with client's resident representatives on jobsite activities within an assigned area of operations.

The Seniorerintendent must ensure that the assigned jobsite operations are in compliance with the project design and specifications, such as completed on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This role will also interface with other Reliance Construction Toronto staff, as required, to coordinate efforts.

What You'll Do:

Responsible for jobsite operations including all on site activities of subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and their representatives
Responsible for the field manpower organization to ensure the jobsite is composed of qualified and knowledgeable personnel (including those of the subcontractors) and effective personnel utilization
Establish, coordinate, and implement construction schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements
Control jobsite expenditures in assigned area for labour, equipment, material and services and ensures field operations are within the budget
Responsible for overall supervision of all personnel in the assigned area of responsibility
Ensure subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities
Responsible for labour relations, as assigned, and coordinating the activities with designated manager and corporate personnel
Implement safety programs and ensure strict adherence to federal, provincial, and local safety codes
Administer a security plan and coordinate the activities with all parties
Responsible for administration of the assigned area's contractual activities
Participate in contract and subcontract negotiations
Plan and implement procedures to ensure construction operations are continuously adhering to engineering designs, specifications, quality standards, schedules and budget
Ensure corporate policies and procedures are fully implemented

What You'll Need:

Degree in Architecture, an Engineering or Scientific discipline, or specialized courses in Construction Management or equivalent experience and training
Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the construction management
WHMIS Certification and Fall Protection Training
Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of all engineering disciplines, all construction technologies, and jobsite management
Must have strong interpersonal and influencing skills needed to communicate with the variety of participants involved within a construction project
Able to determine the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines that must be met
Able to analyze and construct details as indicated on drawings, use foresight to anticipate future issues, and if necessary, provide/create new methods to implement work (i.e. workoutofsequence, provide scaffolding hung from the ceiling in order to work both ceiling and floor area at the same time, etc.)
Management skills and administrative experience
Written and oral communication skills
Must possess computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of software (experience with project management software an asset)
Proven leadership abilities

What We'll Offer You:

Competitive compensation package
Collaborative but challenging work environment

Note:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.