Site Superintendent - Vancouver, Canada - Castle Rock Enterprises

Description

Site Superintendent - Sewer & Water Construction
Whitehorse, Yukon


Opportunity to work and live in one of the most beautiful places in Canada - Whitehorse, Yukon.

Castle Rock Enterprises has been a market leader in the areas of underground utilities (sewer, water, electrical), site preparation, quarry services, land remediation and trucking for over 25 years.

Founded in 1995, the company was purchased by Dakwakada Capital Investments (DCI) in 2010, which has maintained its family-business culture.

DCI is a privately owned investment firm in Whitehorse, Yukon that holds and manages most investment and business assets of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nation (CAFN).

On top of its reputation as a top-quality construction company, it includes being a 100% First Nations owned business in its competitive advantage.

Castle Rock maintains strong partnerships with the CAFN and the broader Whitehorse and Yukon communities through many community giving and sponsorship programs.

One of the first companies in the Yukon to achieve COR Certification, the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public is an integral part of our daily activities and our most vital core value at Castle Rock.

Established as the Yukon's capital city in 1953, the City of Whitehorse is home to some of the most spectacular scenery, talented artists and innovative businesses in Canada.

Situated along the Yukon River on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, over 33,000 people call Whitehorse home.

The City enjoys a healthy economy thanks to a strong business community, which was recognized when Whitehorse was named the top city for entrepreneurs in 2018 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

The City also enjoys a successful working relationship with area First Nations and the territorial government.

Environmental sustainability and responsibility has become a key priority for the City.

Known as Wilderness City, access to nature remains a top value for residents who can enjoy recreation activities year-round, a vibrant art scene and a multitude of cultures as people from all over the world have decided to settle north of 60.

There is a reason why Whitehorse has seen a steady growth in population; it's because it truly is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Yukon also boasts excellent health care and education systems as well as many federal and territorial tax incentives that increase the value of your compensation package.

This is your opportunity to trade in the noise, congestion and traffic for clean air, open spaces and untouched wilderness while growing your construction industry career.

We are recruiting for the 2023 season (_
May through October_
). Hotel or Airbnb accommodations will be provided unless you prefer to secure your own private accommodation for the season.


Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Site Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operations at their project site(s). The Site Superintendent is responsible for the allocation of resources, equipment and subcontractors within their projects. They monitor and inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with contract specifications and company standards.

The main objective of the Site Superintendent will be to deliver work safely, within time, within budget and to the expected level of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct construction projects in strict accordance with contract documents and Castle Rock procedures
• Ensure safety compliance by all workers, including subcontractors
• Ensure all reports including daily journals, Health and Safety documentation and maintenance records are completed per reporting requirements (daily, weekly etc.)
• Daytoday coordination of construction crews, owned equipment, rented equipment, material supply and subcontractors
• Plan and implement construction schedules with Project Manager and confirm manpower, equipment and subcontractor availability

Requirements:

years of civil / infrastructure construction site supervision, preferably in the areas of sewer, water and earthworks.

• Completion of a postsecondary education program in Civil Engineering or Construction Management an asset.
• Proficient in both written and verbal English, with the ability to undertake moderately complex technical correspondence and conversations, as well as to provide clear direction to project team members.
• Proven leader of people able to engage and motivate a team to consistently deliver their best work.
• Ability to review and interpret contracts, ensuring any additional work outside of project scope is identified.
• Adept at multitasking and prioritizing in a dynamic, fastpaced environment, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Strong problemsolving and critical thinking skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Effective time management