Construction Site Superintendent - Vancouver, Canada - Placemaker Group Inc.

Description

ABOUT PLACEMAKER
The Placemaker story was born with a shared passion for preserving and improving the well being of our community.

With a pipeline of diverse and exciting projects in various municipalities within the Lower Mainland, we are seeking a Site Superintendent with experience in wood-frame mixed-use projects.

We are fueled by our core purpose: to preserve and improve the wellbeing of our community.

We are committed to ensuring that our work advances a sense of belonging, inclusivity, and vibrancy in our communities by collaborating and partnering with all its stakeholders and providing the much-needed rental and market homes to the Lower Mainland.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As an experienced Senior Site Superintendent, you lead all on-site construction activity and ensure successful completion of projects in line with plans and specifications - all while ensuring safety standards are always met.

You demonstrate forward-thinking problem-solving skills as well as your ability to coach and negotiate when needed for best results.

You possess strong interpersonal skills which enables collaboration between all stakeholders, so the project is completed within time and budget.

Your day-to-day will include the following:

• Manage all construction activity and ensure successful completion of projects in line with plans and specifications.
• Review and maintain documentation and drawings, complete daily site logs, issue POs, issue RFI's, and record project photos.
• Manage all required consultant, municipal and provincial inspections.
• Review and enforce subcontractor contracts and identify discrepancies in scopes of work.
• Monitor expenditures effectively, review invoices and SOV's in detail, and assist the Project Manager to manage labour and material costs according to the project budget.
• Supervise and develop site staff through regular feedback, training, and coaching.
• Order materials and equipment and request sufficient manpower from trade contractors throughout the project to maintain schedule and productivity.
• Maintain construction schedules and advise project team of potential problems, work interferences, and scheduling difficulties or deviations from the overall schedule, and assist in resolving any conflicts.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel on site, monitor safety performance, and oversee the CSO.
• Conduct all site meetings including on site construction coordination meetings with team members and contractors and provide direction and guidance when needed.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years as a Site Superintendent working on woodframe low rise multifamily projects.
• Experience Supervising projects from excavation, all the way through occupancy.
• Team player and a natural leader with a commitment to excellence.
• Resourceful, independent, and solutionoriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and MS Project.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation package.
• Extended dental, medical and vision benefits.
• Placemaker supports a variety of community nonprofits through donations and volunteer activities.
• An inclusive, fun culture where people and wins are celebrated.

We know work isn't only what you do, but who you're surrounded with and how you're able to do your work.

Led by the strength of our values of courage and community[IR4], our culture is shaped by employee ownership, building on each other's contribution, and collaborating in order to deliver the much-needed housing that Vancouver needs.

We help you take charge of your career and give you growth opportunities along the way.


BE A PLACEMAKER.

You're ready to join a team where success isn't just about the bottom line - it's rooted in putting our communities first; creating long-lasting relationships built on accountability, transparency, and quality.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected will be contacted.


Salary:
$110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V5R 5P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Site Superintendent: 5 years (required)


Work Location:
In person