Construction Superintendent
Bursey Excavating & Development Inc is a fast-growing, locally owned business and looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent-Heavy Civil to join our team in St. John's, NL.
Job Description:
The Construction Superintendent will report to the Project Manager or designate, the Superintendent oversees and manages all phases of heavy civil construction and maintenance projects including coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, supervising sub-contractors, and ensuring that specifications are being followed and that work is completed safely, on schedule and within budget. The successful candidate will have experience with estimating and must be able to manage time effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures adequate resources are in place including scheduling labour, equipment, and materials
- Performs in-depth review of drawings, designs, and contract documentation to become familiar with all details, notes and requirements
- Supervises total construction and maintenance effort in the field to ensure work is in accordance with design, budget and schedule
- Monitors quality standards of all work, including sub-contractor performance
- Assigns work to the various crews
- Responsible for the productivity of workers and efficient use of materials and equipment
- Reports production quantities to the office and reviews labor productivity reports on a weekly basis. Monitors and adheres to established budgets for the job
- Investigates alternative work methods and materials that will either improve efficiency and/or the quality of work performed
- Monitors job schedules and coordinates sub-contractors' work and suppliers’ deliveries and equipment needs, taking appropriate action as necessary
- Ensures all field personnel complies with Company policies, project procedures, safety program, and work rules, taking corrective action as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
General/Other Responsibilities of the Superintendent:
- Reviews and approves timesheets for accuracy, job coding, equipment, material, etc.
- Participates in invoicing, identifies and administers extra to be invoiced. Gets involved with outstanding A/R’s when required
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acts as a liaison among owners, inspectors, staff and subcontractors
- Assists with the preparation of written reports and/or updates for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status
Qualifications:
- High School graduation plus post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training and experience
- 5+ years experience in a supervisory position
- Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of basic project controls, material management, contract management, subcontract management
- Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
- Valid COR certification preferred
- Valid and clean Driver’s License
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong management skills and ability to motivate employees
- Effective organizational, communication and client relations skills
- Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications
- Ability to pass background checks including pre-employment drug screening
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00-$40.00 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. John's, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- construction: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
