Superintendent, construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Budgetary responsibility

• $100,001 – $500,000
• $500,001 – $1,500,000
• $1,500,001 – $4,000,000
• $4,000,001 – $8,000,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop risk management plans
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people
• Working groups
• Contractors

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Working at heights training

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program