LRT Track Installation Superintendent

Parsons Corporation•Edmonton, AB

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Superintendent to join our team! Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! The Track Installation Superintendent will work closely with the project team to coordinate the project to the satisfaction of the client, consistent with the costs, schedule, and contractual requirements. Will be responsible for coordination of all production requirements related to the work, including but not limited to safety, quality, administration, scheduling, cost controls, client/ subcontractor/ craft communication and management. The role requires detailed knowledge of heavy public infrastructure LRT projects, as well as people and project management skills in a public-facing, time-sensitive project.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in construction-related field (or equivalent construction-related work experience), and typically 8+ years of experience in field construction is required.
Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of track installation experience involving imbedded track.
Minimum of 3 years proven heavy civil construction experience or similar public infrastructure projects
Experience with earthworks, removals, concrete and heavy machinery
Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred
Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings and other construction documents
Proven leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills within a multi-deadline multi-discipline project
Computer proficiency including MS Office and SharePoint
Ability to work in field or office as required, with a focus on field-oriented tasks
Highly motivated, able to complete assignments with minimal direct supervision
Knowledge of standard health, safety, and environmental requirements and practices in the construction industry
Flexibility to manage multiple project scopes simultaneously, meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
Effective and efficient problem solving and decision-making skills, thoughtful, proactive and creative
Demonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals

Responsibilities

Ensure Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement, including matters relating to quality, safety, environment, and life cycle performance, such as Project’s ECO Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all applicable legislation.
Interface management between internal and adjacent teams, includes subcontractors
Coordinate with other segments to schedule adjacent works ensuring that the enabling functions are performed in accordance with the schedule.
Ensure maintenance of total quality performance standards, procedures and audit controls to meet project requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of site operations.
Foster client confidence in project leadership, this is done in the field and in meetings as assigned by your manager.
Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision, facilitating solutions to inquiries to the design team in cooperation with the Construction Field Coordinators and management group.
Contribute to the preparation and execution of work plans and work packages, understanding the milestones and what resources are required to accommodate the project demands.
Direct and ensure completion of work activities on site in accordance with engineering plans
Provide other technical office support as required by the project team.
Assist in developing cost estimates, reviews and budgets, including contributions to schedule development and efficiency analysis.
Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, this includes notifications and interaction with the Project Communications Team.
Ensure budgets are managed and maintained by coordinating material and equipment needs and cost understanding of the materials and equipment ordered.
Attend daily prestart meetings with the crews, including subcontractors, recording names of attendees, confirm daily tasks and work to be completed.
Establish and maintain the expected crew hours for specific tasks, ensure that shifts are not overrunning hours and maintain the budget with crew control measures.
Develop crew resource strategies that account for peaks and valleys in all work cycles and seasons as well as staffing of the crews accordingly (I.E. – apprentice to JM ratio, GF to worker ratio).
Check and approve time sheets as they are submitted, verify that hours match the intended duration, hold accountable field staff for their hours worked relative to their deliverable output.
Physically maintain an on-site presence to monitor progress, address and manage issues and other site related matters as they arise.
Full participation in safety deliverables, including but not limited to inspections, near miss reporting, incident investigation, on boarding new staff, JHA/FLHA/SWP development.
Accountable to management for the team’s safety performance for assigned work scope.
Ensure that work areas are set up for success with access, routing, parking, and general logistics.
Work with the Construction Field Coordination team to ensure that concrete, survey, quality, safety and Environmental inspections are booked and executed with accuracy.
Complete Daily reports in project control software and physical notes.