Finishing Supervisor - Waterloo, Canada - Activa

Activa

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT ACTIVA:

Activa is Waterloo Region's largest land developer and home builder.

For the last 30 years, we've developed communities for families and individuals to thrive - developing land into vibrant neighbourhoods, building homes designed for real life, and continuing to serve the communities we build long after closing.

Waterloo Region is our home, and it's our privilege to help our city take shape.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Paid sick days
Yearround work
Competitive compensation
Company paid health and dental benefits
Strong focus on employee health and well being
Local Work (*All of our offices and sites are located within the KW Region)

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Finishing Site Supervisor is responsible for Managing the Construction of units from drywall to completion while ensuring construction project details and deadlines are met in a timely and quality workmanship manner.

Specific tasks include ensuring all quality insurance inspection, pre-delivery inspection, and 30 day deficiencies are repaired and in excellent working order prior to owner occupancy, by directing sub-trades; assisting in various construction activities around the construction site; and assuming the role of Site Supervisor when the Site Supervisor is temporarily absent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with creating and supervision of finishing schedule from drywall though to occupancy
Schedule and oversee warrant deficiencies included but not limited to QA, PDI and 30 Day
Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
Assist with the maintenance of effective onsite communications and progress reporting with subtrades and clients
Assist Site Supervisor in temporary and supportive supervision of onsite subtrades, providing direction to site workers
Ensure compliance with health and safety training and reporting requirements
Travel to multiple job sites will be required; use of personal vehicle is required
Supply and use of own personal tools required for completion of miscellaneous construction and site tasks
Where used, ensure company vehicle and provided tools are maintained in a safe operational condition and the security of the vehicle and its contents remain a top priority

Supervision

Ensures construction work is being carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, zoning/building bylaws, OBC and company policy
Coordinate each subtrade to ensure smooth and continuous on site progress and ensure workmanship is satisfactory and the proper materials are used
Arrange for miscellaneous labour as required to complete project and sign off on time cards as needed
Order materials as necessary to complete project and return packing slips to office administration
Manage usage of company tools and assets and ensure safekeeping of same
Provide leadership, instruction and supervision to all construction workers, including site staff, contractors and suppliers as well as visitors to site
Assist in housekeeping and ensuring a secure site
Other duties as assigned within the spirit and the scope of the role

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3 years' experience in an assistant supervisor role or equivalent for commercial and/or residential projects
Organized and effective in dealing with conflict resolution and people management
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
Basic computer skills (i.e. Windows Office)
Valid driver's license with clean driving record

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Exceptional attention to detail
Strong time management/organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a busy environment
Able to communicate competently and effectively in the English language; both verbally and in writing
Able to work well under pressure
Able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning

If you are self-motivated and are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment, you are invited to submit your resume.

Activa is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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