Project Manager/superintendent - Kitchener, Canada - Clearwater Structures

Clearwater Structures

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Clearwater Structures Inc. is general contractor and an industry leader in the heavy civil construction sector. We specialize in new bridge construction and rehabilitation, hydraulic lifting, concrete restoration, dam construction and several other services. We are currently hiring for a
Project Superintendent to assist the Area Manager with overseeing multiple projects in the Southwestern Ontario Region.

The Southwestern Ontario Region covers Hamilton/Burlington to the east, Niagara to the South, London/Windsor to the West and Grey/Bruce to the north.

Responsibilities:

Lead the project team with the development of the construction plan, prepare critical path schedule, submissions, project startup documentation
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations on each project; to ensure all progress, changes or issues are documented and addressed, schedule and control all subcontractors works associated with projects
Read and understand all project contract documents, drawings, quantity sheets etc.
Review subcontracts and major purchase orders prior to issuing to respective parties; negotiate contract revisions, changes and additions to agreements with the client, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and third parties.
Review monthly project performance, provide weekly updates and/or reports on progress, project costing, and schedule; communicate progress to relevant stakeholders where required
Update and monitor: project schedule, project specific safety requirements, project specific quality control requirements
Organize, lead and/or attend project progress meetings and ensure minutes are promptly and accurately, prepared, reviewed and distributed, if/when required
Ensure all project documentation is prepared, reviewed, submitted accurately and on time; including but not limited to change orders, progress payments, subcontractor payment certificates, claims, closeout documents, warranty information, etc.
Supervise Project Coordinators, Foreman & crews; assign work and monitor progress, set expectations and evaluate performance
Work within the MTO's Webbased Contract Management System (CMS) on MTO projects. Past experience with WBCMS or CMS essential for position.
Ensure project compliance with OHSA & Regulations for Construction Projects by implementing the Company's OH&S Management/COR
Ensure the timely and costefficient completion of construction projects

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

University Degree in Civil Engineering Degree or College CET Diploma or combination, or relevant education and experience in the field
5+ years of Heavy Civil Construction experience
Must have previous MTO (Ministry of Transportation Ontario) contract experience
Experience with CMS essential for position
Strong professional level verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional ability to build trust; develop and maintain strong working relationships with project team, company staff, clients and key stakeholders
Strong ability to command respect, lead, manage and resolve conflict with internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to successfully manage heavy workloads in a challenging work environment
Solid analytical, critical decisionmaking skills
Excellent ability to think on your feet and effectively adapt to changing priorities
Superior organizational skills, followup and attention to detail
Highly reliable, takes initiative and with strong sense of ownership
Must be able and willing to travel to multiple job sites across Southwestern Ontario, occasionally overnight
Ability to work long hours and various shifts include nights and/or weekends depending on project deadlines and scheduling requirements
Excellent computer skills in MS Office (word, excel), MS Project scheduling
Proficient with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 Temporary Conditions
Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles
Working on project construction site(s) or in an office setting usually working in a site trailer
Exposure to construction site work environment in all seasons and weather conditions
Must have full G license