Superintendent

Brookfield Properties•Centennial, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, the goal has been creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, the company is committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for customers, partners, employees, and community members. As part of Brookfield, one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world, they utilize resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere, reimagining real estate from the ground up. The Superintendent will manage all pre-occupancy requirements to make homes ready for customer walk-throughs. This role involves working closely with the front-end Site/Assistant Superintendent, coordinating/scheduling all trades, subcontractors, and Site/Assistant Superintendents for daily pre-occupancy tasks, ensuring efficient site management, safety, and cleanliness, and completing every job defect-free and on time. The Superintendent will also communicate the construction process to customers through inspections/walk-throughs, maintain positive relationships with trades and suppliers, and collaborate with the Sales and Customer Relations departments to ensure a superior customer experience.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of proven construction experience in the new home industry, specifically with pre-occupancy duties.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge in reading and understanding working drawings.
Experience in ordering, scheduling, quality control, and production of all phases of residential construction.
Working knowledge of computers.
Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure.
Safety Training Certificates (e.g. Basics of Supervision, First Aid, Fall Arrest, Natural Gas, Propane, WHIMIS).

Nice To Haves

A strong understanding of provincial / state Building Codes.
Previously completed PHBIA courses.
Framing experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of the project schedule.
Review the project plans and specifications, comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings and potential construction problems.
Monitor and maintain the project construction schedule on a weekly basis.
Inform the Superintendent of any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained within the design drawings.
Ensure all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress: Meet with and direct supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays; Meet regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and to gather input for solutions; Meet with subcontractors prior to the subcontractors’ mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; also, advise subcontractors prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; Meet regularly with clients to update them on the project’s progress
Maintain a safe job site and ensure compliance with Brookfield Homes’ Health and Safety Policy at all times on the job site.
Maintain and enforce good construction standards and quality control.
Provide direction and support for operating and supervisory personnel, foster a highly effective working relationship with all employees.
Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules.
Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs and adjust work schedules accordingly.
Assist in the preparation of the monthly cost forecasting summaries.
Prioritize maintenance needs while providing direction and support.