Construction Site Superintendent (Durham Region)

Job Title: Site Superintendent

Reports to: Vice President Operations

Location: East Durham Region/Toronto, Ontario

About Us

One of Durham Region’s largest general contracting companies are honored and proud to include among our many clients, the likes of General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Dupont, Durham College, Trent University, LCBO, the City of Oshawa, City of Peterborough, Toronto Transit Commission just to name a few.

About the Role

We are looking for a Site Superintendent who can take on the role of management and supervision of a construction/field site in accordance with health and safety guidelines. It is the responsibility of the site supervisor to assess hazards, determine risks, conduct regular inspections, and maintain a safety program. The Site Supervisor will also be accountable for providing leadership, supervision and project management in all phases of the designated project assigned to and manage and coordinate all key elements of projects in a safe and profitable manner: labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors.

Communication:

· Schedule and chair all subtrade site meetings

· Attend a kickoff meeting with the project manager to review the estimate, drawings, specifications and subtrade list.

· Review and comment on the overall project schedule

· Review ‘Permit Drawings’ and transfer all notes to the ‘issued for construction’ drawings-if the notes indicate extra work, request a change order

· Confirm milestone dates for substantial and owner occupancy

· Attend all owner architect site meetings

· Always take a team approach when dealing with owners, consultants and subtrades as this will have a positive impact in dealing with rigors of running a job.

· Prioritize Safety – Make certain all workers have the required trade certification, WHIMIS, fall arrest etc. and complete the mandatory ‘Safety Orientation’ session. Subcontractors are to have all their forms on site – form 1000, liability insurances, Workers’ compensation clearance numbers etc.

Project Management:

· Confirm the job number and coding requirements with the project manager

· Ensure that the supervisors handbook and duties is followed

· Update the overall project schedule on a monthly basis at a minimum

· Ensure that all WA’s are signed by the owner, subtrade or responsible party

· Call for locates as required included all services i.e., gas, hydro, water, etc.

· Submit signed WA’s with all pertinent back up to the project manager in a timely manner

· Review the WA log on a regular basis to ensure that your site records are up to date

· Ensure that the corporate environmental policy is ahead to.

· Track all extra work by opening a WA (work authorization) with the project manager

Field Projects:

· Review the shop drawing log for content and markup with critical delivery dates to maintain the project schedule

· Generate RFI’s as required to maintain the continuity and schedule of the project. Include a solution to the question as this can expedite the process

· Produce submit and execute 3 weeks look ahead schedules on a weekly basis

· Record and submit daily superintendent reports with progress photos to the office and the VP of Operations on a weekly basis at a minimum

· Review the permit drawings for any changes made by the building and or fire department

· Digitally record in detail all as-built site conditions and submit to the project manager

· Coordinate and supervise the installation of all site hoarding, site trailers, washrooms, laydown areas etc.

· Set up site specific safety board and ensure that site workers and visitors comply with the health and safety policy at a minimum

· Coordinate or perform site orientations for all workers on site

· Coordinate and supervise the initial lines and levels for the project

· Perform daily site inspections to ensure that all work is in compliance with both the plans and specifications

· Coordinate regular inspections by the required consultants and local authorities having jurisdiction over the site

· Ensure that site specific QA/QC programs are adhered to and documented

· Mark up working copy of the drawings to include all changes and site instructions

· Update as-built drawings on a regular basis

· Coordinate and supervise all self-performed work

· Monitor all labour, material and equipment costs associated with self-performed work

· Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized as this will benefit both site safety and productivity

· Record all extra work, hours, supplies, subtrades schedule impact etc. on a EWA (extra work record)

· Review and address any concerns identified on the consultant’s inspection reports

· Request as-built drawings of existing site services

· Produce incomplete work/deficiency lists early in the project to ensure that building handover is completed in a timely manner.

· Coordinate the commissioning on all mechanical and electrical equipment with the manufacture’s consultants etc.

· Coordinate the demonstration of all equipment as specified with the owners or their agent

· Coordinate a final inspection with the owner and architect.

· Coordinate the final inspection with the project manager once all of the deficiencies have been completed

· Coordinate and ensure that all of the items applicable on the Project Occupancy Requirement form have been addressed.

· Once completed substantial can be granted and occupancy inspection can be requested by the governing authorities

· Call for the local authorities to do their inspections to acquire ‘occupancy’ and close out the permits

· Once occupancy is in hand start site demobilization, remove all construction site materials, tools, temporary fencing, trailer, disposal bins etc. and return the area to pre-construction conditions

· Account for own tools, list and return to office

· Assist in the preparation of record drawings, warranties and closeout documentation

Qualifications:

· Educational background in civil engineering at the college or university level or a combination of extensive knowledge, skills with a minimum of 5 years industry experience in commercial, institutional and manufacturing and industrial etc.

· Well developed critical thinking skills and mental agility

· Work within project framework and adhere to all Company guidelines and polices

· Ability to ‘think on your feet’ and make quick decisions that allows the safe and profitable advancement of projects

Accommodations

J.J. McGuire is dedicated to being an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person