Site Superintendent - Burlington, Canada - Coldbox

Coldbox

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you eager to be part of a dynamic organization that is growing fast and scaling right? Are you excited about the prospect of contributing to the security of the global food supply chain?

Coldbox is a dynamic and trusted ICI Design Builder specializing in environmentally controlled facilities.

Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, we have expanded into the United States with the launch of Coldbox USA, based in Atlanta, Ga., and have plans to expand globally.

What is the key to our growing success? It's our commitment to building trusting relationships with our clients, vendors, and our own people.

Our relentless pursuit of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

It's our willingness to dare to be great as we help food and pharmaceutical companies grow their business and elevate the standard of living around the world.

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to join our rapidly growing company in Burlington, Ontario.

Key Purpose
The Site Superintendent oversees construction activities at the worksite, supervises and provides direction to general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers.

The Site Superintendent is responsible for maintaining the schedule, knowing what work must be done, and ensuring that sufficient and appropriate resources are assigned to accomplish that work.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Organize trade contractors to work efficiently on site and meet schedule
Ensure all workers are properly oriented to the job site
Liaise with client site representatives to ensure they are kept up to date with the project requirements
Create and drive lookahead schedules to organize and schedule subcontractors to deliver based on the project milestones set in the schedule
Verify all subcontractors on site have their project documentation in order and are working on the latest set of drawings and specifications
Ensure the quality of products, materials and workmanship delivered to site are to the standards specified in the construction documents
Manage, maintain, and complete all punch list items throughout the course of construction with each individual subcontractor
Provide daily updates to the project team including daily progress photos
Ensure subcontractor safe work practices and procedures are in place and followed, that the job site is kept clean and safe, and that all workers follow the site general rules
Identify project risks and opportunities
Proactively prevent disputes from arising
Facilitate client or other site visits
Support the project team in receiving project closeout documentation from subcontractors

Key Knowledge and Skills

High level of accuracy and precision
Problem solving skills, a positive attitude and willingness to equip and encourage coworkers
Strong written and oral communication
The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary
Solid understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, foundations, carpentry, and masonry
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and construction software
Ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks
Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and follow, appropriate building codes
Knowledge of streets, sewers, and public and private utilities
Able to organize various trade contractors to work collaboratively on site to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality

Education and Experience Requirements