Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO/Murray International Construction is currently seeking a Traveling Superintendent that will be responsible for leading ground-up cold storage, light industrial, and other commercial construction projects across Canada. As an ARCO Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to manage all administrative tasks associated with construction and field operations for your project from day one. Our goal will be to empower you in the field and give you, as well as the rest of your Project team, all the tools you'll need to bring your project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications!

Requirements

5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on jobs
Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence

Responsibilities

Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction
Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
Assist the project manager in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
Hold job site meetings with project manager and the regional manager
Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals
Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project
Make decisions under tight deadlines
Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations