Site Superintendent - Civil Earthworks Focus

York Group•Edmonton, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract position (4–6 months) with the potential for longer-term employment based on project needs. The Site Superintendent – Civil/Earthworks shares our energy and passion in building a company committed to transparent, honest, and simple construction services. They are responsible for overseeing YCI civil and earthworks projects to successful completion. They organize and coordinate all site activities and supervise crews to complete the project on time and on budget. The Superintendent is responsible for job site safety, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, project meetings, inspections, and quality control.

Requirements

A minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Site Superintendent, with demonstrated experience on civil and/or earthworks projects
Hands-on experience with earthworks scopes including grading, excavation, underground utilities, site servicing, and/or stormwater management
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in a fast-paced organization continually meeting deadlines without sacrificing safety standards
Creativity to provide solutions
Contributes to a collaborative and respectful workplace culture
Passion, excitement, and positivity to the job
Work within the team, embrace the contract nature of this role, and uphold York’s values

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using Procore considered an asset

Responsibilities

Manage all on-site project specific civil and earthworks activities; ensure project construction is executed in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
Manage site flow of information
Create and manage construction schedules; coordinate earthworks sequencing and assist subcontractors in maintaining productivity
Liaise with clients, AHJ officials, utility owners, and regulatory bodies; develop and maintain productive working relationships
Review civil and grading drawings, geotechnical reports, and construction documents to identify conflicts and issues in advance
Supervise earthworks subcontractors, equipment operators, suppliers, and field labour
Conduct site safety orientations, tailgate meetings, and weekly safety meetings with all subcontractors and field personnel
Review on-site civil and earthworks activities to confirm that work is being constructed per drawings, specifications, codes, and geotechnical requirements, and that all work meets York and industry standards
Establish and maintain the job site; coordinate heavy equipment, materials, and site office requirements for civil operations
Monitor and maintain the project construction schedule on a regular basis; flag risks to earthworks sequencing and proactively adjust to keep the project on track
Implement and enforce OHS requirements and York Construction’s Health and Safety Program, with particular attention to excavation, trenching, and ground disturbance hazards
Review the accuracy of civil shop drawings, as-built surveys, change orders, and RFI’s as required
Investigate and resolve any issues that arise
Responsible for field documentation including daily logs, earthwork quantity tracking, ground disturbance records, daily safety inspections, and other required reports
Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary; coordinate underground utility locates, offsite utilities, and liaise with applicable authorities having jurisdiction
Ensure Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes are adhered to, including compaction testing, material gradation, and reviews performed by testing agencies and geotechnical consultants
Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members
Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product