Assistant Superintendent

PCL ConstructionEdmonton, AB
Onsite

About The Position

As a(n) Assistant Superintendent for Grand Sierra Construction Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Buildings), you’ll have the opportunity to lead field operations, mentor project teams, and collaborate with trades, engineers, and project leaders to safely deliver high-quality construction projects from planning through completion. PCL's total rewards are designed to support your development, wellbeing and future success because your contributions matter. Our offerings give you the opportunity to: Earn competitive wages for your contributions, Access a comprehensive benefits program, including mental health and wellness support through Employee Assistance Programs, Join an award-winning employer focused on people, development and well-being, Access world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction, Advance your career through clear growth pathways, Explore opportunities across roles, sectors and regions.

Requirements

  • Journeyman certificate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
  • Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
  • Knowledge of construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
  • Understanding of project scope and ability to apply basic engineering principles to resolve constructability challenges.
  • Understanding of project schedules and ability to identify the critical path.
  • Knowledge and understanding of scheduling software.
  • Knowledge of safety and environmental principles/procedures/legislation.
  • Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with client, consultants, trades, own forces work, and internal employees.
  • Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

  • Working towards NCSO designation (IND), and enrolled in the Gold Seal program as an intern (CDN) preferred.
  • 3 years of experience in a field engineer / field coordinator position or lead hand / foreman role preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Works with site superintendent and lead project manager, implements PCL’s safety program and maintains safety and record-keeping requirements.
  • Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team, including direct and indirect reports.
  • Effectively communicates with own forces and trades and ensures that performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
  • Consistently collaborates with superintendent, construction/project manager and project team. Advises site superintendent or project manager of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.
  • Liaises between field engineers and estimators and to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and assists with resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
  • Monitors and executes the project construction plan and schedule.
  • Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts, including understanding risk and risk mitigation plans.
  • Maintains project administration correspondence, and complies with documentation requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Mental health and wellness support through Employee Assistance Programs
  • Award-winning employer focused on people, development and well-being
  • World-class training through PCL’s College of Construction
  • Clear growth pathways
  • Opportunities across roles, sectors and regions
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