Superintendent - Ottawa, Canada - Westview Projects

Westview Projects

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary:

Superintendent
Westview Projects is a general contracting company that operates in Eastern Ontario. Headquartered in Ottawa, Westview Projects specializes in offering construction management services to institutional, commercial, multi-residential and retail clients.
We are seeking an experienced Superintendent.

Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Superintendent is responsible for all field operations required to construct the project which includes overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring that project plans and schedules are followed, and that the project is executed effectively and within budget.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Help create, maintain, and execute project plan and schedule and ensure compliance with budget
Supervise and coordinate all construction activities
Work with Senior Superintendents, Coordinators, Field Engineers, Surveyors, Students, hourly Foremen and hourly staff assigned to a project
Create sitespecific plans and procedures; ensure the implementation of Westview's Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the jobsite; adhere to safety and recordkeeping requirements.
Ensure project materials and workmanship meets project quality standards and design requirements
Assist with obtaining necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities and owners
Resolve and advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts; anticipate and resolve project issues and schedule difficulties.
Lead Sub-Trade meetings and update meetings for clear communication
Maintain the project's Daily Job Diary; maintain a 3week look ahead schedule
Take on management of projects, become acquainted with the project cycle and build project management skills:
Monitor project financial performances, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, equipment maintenance, safety of environment and quality control
Build project schedule to align with the critical path
Complete material takeoffs and get required estimates for procurement
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma/degree in related field
Minimum 5 years' progressive constructionrelated experience.
Highrise residential construction experience considered an asset.
Indepth knowledge of the construction industry operations, construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures
Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job through productivity tracking and clear communication
Ability to visualize and create the project schedules critical path
Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with consultants, trades, and internal employees
Coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, track productivities and schedule work in an effective manner
Effective oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Indepth understanding of safety and environmental principles, ability to develop procedures with a clear understanding of the legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted._
Westview Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _

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