Assistant Superintendent

Bird Construction•Calgary, AB

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent will assume responsibility for the on-site management of the construction project. This position is based in our Edmonton, AB office.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering or a trades background
Certification of First Aid/CPR (certificate), WHMIS
5+ years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably health care, education, sports and recreation construction
Possess valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
Strong familiarity with contract administration, understanding drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards and building practices, including building codes
Full understanding of mechanical and electrical installations, including commissioning and handover
Excellent budgeting, costing and scheduling skills
Solid understanding of construction industry practices, OBC, OHSA and WCB regulations and safety standards, OHS Certificate
Experience using MS Word, Outlook, MS Project, Electronic Document Management System, Bluebeam, and Plan Grid
Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees and external sub-trades
Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them
Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
Strong written and oral communication skills
Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Manage cost control during construction.
Coordinate trade contractors.
Direct preconstruction activities such as schedule development, construction sequencing and value engineering.
Assist with bid clarification of trade contractors with regards to scope of work, costs and schedule.
Work closely with the Superintendent to prepare and execute project plans.
Implement health, safety and environmental procedures on site in accordance with legislation and company policy to ensure the safety of all workers and protection of the public.
Effectively manage own workforce, equipment, materials and trade contractors to attain targeted profit.
Achieve project schedule milestones by looking ahead and identifying weekly deliverables for own forces and trade contractors.
Implement corrective action where necessary to catch up and meet key milestone dates.
Proactively identify, address and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and sub-trades with a focus on mutual trust and respect.