Construction Superintendent Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Journeyman certificate or an undergraduate or engineering degree in a related discipline.
• Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in the construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
• Understanding of project scope and ability to apply basic engineering principles and incorporate solutions into construction plans and schedules.
• Proficient understanding of scheduling logic and ability to build plans using scheduling software.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project scopes, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work and trade contractors with three-week lookahead schedules.
• Thorough understanding of productivity rates for own forces work, Labor Cost Reports, and interpreting cost reports.
• Ability to complete material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.
• Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation.
• Ability to lead effective site meetings with clients, consultants, trades, own forces, and internal employees, and to present at client meetings or project pursuit work.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in the Gold Seal program is preferred.
• Five years of progressive field-supervision experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project manager to implement PCL’s safety program across site plans and procedures and meet safety and record-keeping requirements.
• Supervise, direct, coach, train, and mentor project team members, including direct and indirect reports.
• Communicate with own forces and trades and ensure performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Collaborate with the construction/project manager and project team, proactively managing potential problems, work interferences, and schedule conflicts or setbacks.
• Coordinate with field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with the client, other site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
• Plan the overall project schedule, identify the critical path, and anticipate constructability issues.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
• Create, maintain, and execute the project plan and schedule, ensuring compliance with budget and quality requirements.
• Review contracts and subcontracts and develop plans to mitigate risks, maximize opportunities, and meet financial targets, budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels.
• Maintain project administration correspondence and comply with documentation requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• RRSP, TFSA, and pension contribution options
• Flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• Health and lifestyle spending account options
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
• Opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow across sectors and regions