Site Supervisor – Civils and Infrastructure / Ontario, Canada

Site Supervisor – Civils and Infrastructure / Ontario, Canada

Reference Number: Site Supervisor

Salary : $90000

Sector: Civils and Infrastructure

Our client is currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to add to the team in Ontario.

The project involves looking after all Heavy, Civils, structural, earthworks, sewer, watermain and road construction projects on this very prestigious project.

Under the general direction of the Site Project Manager, the Site Supervisor will plan, schedule and manage day-to-day site operations for the construction and/or repair of heavy civil engineering projects, including the supervision of all direct labour and subcontractors.

The Site Supervisor is responsible to ensure that the project works are safely completed on schedule in compliance with the contract requirements as well as the project budget. All work must be performed efficiently and completed to the highest standards of quality and workmanship.

Site Supervisor Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively allocate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors to maximize safety and profitability and to minimize costs and deficiencies.
• Effectively schedule projects to ensure deadlines are met on time, on budget and on target.
• Communicate scope of work requirements to foremen, review production, quality and contract compliance and ensure implementation.
• Schedule, monitor and supervise all subcontractor work quality and production levels to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
• Quantify and track all materials inclusive of ordering, inspecting and verifying shipments from suppliers.
• Calculate, monitor and track all materials required for each project ensuring no overruns.
• Track all extra work and process in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Correspond with consultants and Project Manager regarding all contract discrepancies or adjustments as required.
• Maintain accessibility and ongoing communication with developers, engineers, consultants, suppliers, client representatives, municipal and regional authorities, Ministry of Labour and other regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and client representatives on site measurements and communicate material quantities for timely payment certification.
• Provide all reporting requirements to head office [progress reports, contract drawing discrepancies, labour timesheets, meeting minutes].
• Communicate and administer all safety policies and conduct site safety meetings [Toolbox talks].
• Resolve day-to-day field personnel issues and provide incident reports for head office files.
• Issue written infraction notices to anyone in contravention of Company or Health & Safety policies, procedures or regulations.
• Advise management of deficiency investigation results and provide prevention solutions.

Site Supervisor Qualifications:

• Educational background in civil engineering at the college or university level or a combination of extensive knowledge, skills with a minimum of 5 years experience in residential subdivision servicing.
• Subdivision servicing experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Continuous improvement attitude.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read and understand drawings/specifications and knowledge of GTA and/or southern Ontario municipal/regional standards.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and schedules while maintaining safety and profitability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to ‘think on your feet’ and make quick decisions that allow the safe and profitable advancement of projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Work within project framework and adhere to all Company guidelines and policies.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.