Superintendent - Jobs in Edmonton

Job Description

Changing Skylines, Building FuturesPagnotta Inc. is a mid-sized, full-service provider of structural concrete, general contracting, and construction management services with job sites throughout Western Canada.If you are a seasoned Superintendent with 10+ years of field operations experience in a leadership capacity, working on multi-disciplinary construction projects, you are recognized as an expert in the construction industry and have a proven track record of project success, we want to hear from you! `We are seeking an experienced General Contracting Superintendent for our Edmonton area Pagnotta Construction Division reporting to the Construction Manager.Responsibilities:This position is pivotal in supervising and coordinating all on-site project activities in relation to all scopes of work for mixed-use high-rise and commercial construction projects. You will be responsible for executing projects according to Pagnotta’s high safety and quality standards. You’re a highly motivated natural leader with the ability to delegate work to staff and contractors.Duties:

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications and other contract documents for complete project and all scopes of work
• Assist project management in planning and developing sound constructability methodology, scheduling and cost control principles
• Coordinate and execute project work in accordance with schedule and budget for resources from mobilization, construction through to demobilization
• Ensure the efficient and safe use of labour, materials and machinery in execution of all work
• Provide safety leadership and ensure full compliance with company Safety Program, OH amp;S regulations and all company reporting requirements
• Plan, coordinate, execute and record the daily activities of project site work with project staff, tradesmen and subcontractors ensuring sound constructability methodology; hands-on site review of construction methods and installations ensuring high standards of workmanship and efficiency.
• Assist in the resolution and/or address of design issues and change requirements; actively manage all change requirements
• Review, record, sign off, track and submit as required, all project documentation compiled from subcontractors, vendors, clients and own forces in accordance with process and procedural requirements
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression
• Monitor job progress and costs, providing regular progress reports to project and upper management.
• Manage all project administrative activities including time and attendance of own-forces workers, job cost coding for labour, material/equipment orders, purchase order completion and safety reporting requirements
• Establish effective onsite communications and progress reporting with sub trades, clients and project management staff
• Maintain effective employee relations through compliance with company policies, employment standards, resolving employee grievances and ensuring fair treatment of employees
• Take an active role in the selection, training, assignment and supervision of project staff including mentoring and monitoring performance, providing feedback and taking corrective action.
• Coordinate the daily activities of project staff, construction trades and subcontractors and use corrective actions to keep projects on time and on budget.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent time management, problem solving, communication and people skills
• A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques
• Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
• Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively and independently in a diverse busy working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Highly self-motivated
• An out of the box, creative problem solver
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Facilitation and mentoring skills—ability to move the team forward and resolve conflict situations
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost controls measures
• Able to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions
• Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Proven ability to guide work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project safety, quality, schedule and budget
• Expected to be a company role model when dealing with Stakeholders and employees
• Must be a leader who sees the bigger picture and who is able to think outside the box.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required.

Our employees embody the following Core Values:

• Safety
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Excellence
• Commitment to learning
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Education/Experience:

• Gold Seal considered an asset
• NCSO considered an asset
• PMP considered an asset
• First aid considered an asset
• Trade certificate considered an asset
• 10 + years of construction experience as a Superintendent or similar direct supervisory role on large-scale mixed-use construction projects.
• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification/education program
• Mixed use, mid rise/high rise experience considered an asset
• Experience with budgets over $10- $30 000 000 preferred

Working Conditions:Fast paced construction environment. Outdoors, field work, temperature extremes, noisy and dirty. Steel toe boots required.Travel within Edmonton is required.Powered by JazzHR