Structures Construction Supervisor - Jobs in Kamloops, BC

Job Description

The Opportunity:McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you will be a key player in helping expand our construction services for existing clients. As a self-motivated problem solver, you excel in client-facing roles that allow you to think on the spot. You have been seeking an opportunity to grow and develop your technical, leadership, and client management skills without forgoing your love for being outdoors. This supervisory role is ideal for an adaptable individual who enjoys diverse challenges, thrives in team environments, and is looking for good project opportunities in a thriving construction services team.The position will have a focus on structural field supervision of bridge replacements and rehabilitations. This opportunity is primarily aligned with Major Works projects for BC Ministry of Highway Transportation and Infrastructure in bridge construction. The majority of the work will be located in the Fraser Valley and Southern Interior. Applicants would report to either of our well-established Kamloops or Langley branches. Flexibility for applicants physical living location will be considered.McElhanney can offer employment options for seasonal time off (winter layup) for individuals who like to work during the typical summer construction season and have time off during the Winter to enjoy the many recreational activities British Columbia has to offer. McElhanney can also offer relocation assistance for out of province applicants.What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide on-site Contractor supervision to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed
• Maintain inventories of bid item quantities and generate payment authorizations
• Provide reporting of work progress and issue construction memos to the Contractor as needed
• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry level staff and oversee material testing and surveying operations
• Identify field and design issues, facilitate corrective measures, and perform constructability reviews
• Liaise with the Contractor, client, and affected stakeholders during construction operations
• Lead or assist in the development of construction specifications and contract tender documents
• Understand, commit to and fulfill responsibilities under the McElhanney Quality Management System, ISO 9001 and all client quality, safety and environmental management systems
• Ensure the team is motivated and on track, project deadlines are met within budget, and quality of work meets or exceeds client expectations.

What You’ll Bring:Experience and Education

• Diploma certificate in a Civil Engineering/Technology program, with experience in construction
• Ideally +5 years of field or construction related experience as an assistant supervisor/inspector
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field
• Experience with highways or bridge construction projects; consulting experience is an asset
• BC Driver’s License, Class 5 or higher, with a driver’s abstract that demonstrates safe driving behavior and is acceptable to McElhanney

Skills and Core Competencies

• Ability to:
• interpret construction, contracts, drawings, and specifications and compare them with construction in progress, detecting faulty materials and workmanship, and suggesting appropriate remedies
• foresee potential issues and problems so these items can be addressed and resolved
• take initiative and work independently without continuous direction
• Develop acceptance/non-acceptance reports and quality assurance checklists for elements of work in sufficient detail to gauge conformance with all significant contractual requirements.
• Knowledge of pile, cast-in-place concrete, structural steel, and precast concrete installation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel)
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Meticulous note keeping

Work Environment and Conditions

• Willingness to commit to construction projects for the duration of the project
• Willingness and ability to travel and work provincially, and temporarily reside at project sites away from home for a high percentage of time each year. Whenever possible project locations geographically close to home will be selected for supervisors.
• Ability to work 10 hours a day, 6 days a week (mainly day shifts) to cover the Contractors schedule (regular return to home rotations will be provided, typically timed with the Contractors schedule and statutory long weekends, and/or cross shifting with other supervisors or assistants)

Key Characteristics for Best Fit

• Desire to work on construction projects in various remote locations throughout BC
• Enjoy working during the peak construction season and have time off during the Winter to enjoy the many recreational activities British Columbia has to offer
• Enjoy working outdoors with willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Have an ability to work well with multiple stakeholders such as Contractors and Consultants, and thrive in team environments
• Natural leader who enjoys challenges and proactively solves problems in a team environment
• Self-motivated, willing to speak clearly in group settings, and have a firm but fair approach
• Have a safety and quality conscious mindset
• Are respectful of team members, Contractors, other stakeholders, and the general public

What Can We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
• Financial assistance with relocation if applicable
• Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee-owned firm
• Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, & RRSP matching
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth, including access to industry leading mentors through McElhanney’s mentorship program
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone

This role is designated as a safety sensitive: position. Vaccination Requirement :In accordance with the recommendations and guidance provided by government health authorities, McElhanney strongly encourages all employees to get fully vaccinated to protect themselves and others against the health and safety risks and the transmission of COVID-19 to others. This position may require that the successful candidate become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, and as such, proof of vaccination will likely be required at some point. McElhanney will consider all accommodations required due to a protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.About McElhanney:Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,000 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people: #LI-AM3 #Intermediate #HybridIf this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers: to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.To learn more about employee experience at McElhanney, visit us on GlassdoorMcElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warningThe disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.Quick Apply

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