Superintendent, Water / Waste Water Treatment | General Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Large general contractor seeking experienced Superintendent with 10+ years of experience in construction phase of water/wastewater projects in Vancouver BC. Salary range is $130,000 - $180,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Superintendent who can:

• Direct field operations in the delivery of projects by adhering to schedules, budgets, safety and risk.
• Effectively manage field employees by providing guidance and leadership on construction activities and developing effective communication between field and other project staff.
• Develop and execute project work plans aimed at keeping projects on track and on budget.
• Provide senior level presence in the field, coach field staff on issue resolution, review site labour requirements, mentor field staff and perform succession planning.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project.
• Use a proactive approach to determine project materials are supplied and in compliance with our first-class Quality Program.
• Establish and identify on-site manpower requirements.
• Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring and walking with our team on site to support the project team.
• Collaborate with our trade partners and consultants.
• Develop and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager for all construction site start-up details including the schedule.
• Be a role model during coordination meetings with our clients and associated representatives; stay on top of workforce training for the site team and ensure all training is up to date.
• Actively receive delivered materials on site according to policy.
• Ensure that the project is built according to the approved plan, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that all content is current.
• Be a keeper of construction site inventory and work with our Logistics team to ensure accuracy.
• Keep construction site documentation organized.
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

Superintendent will bring:

• 8-10 years’ experience in the civil and infrastructure construction industry with diversified experience in infrastructure work.
• Experience across bridges, large underground utilities, water & wastewater treatment plants, concrete work, deep foundations, etc.
• A construction related certificate, diploma or degree.
• A proven track record of project success and team collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, quality and cost control.
• The ability to quickly identify problematic situations, identify possible causes, produce effective solutions and collaboratively lead a large team to successful completion.
• A passion to develop, maintain and execute the project schedule.
• Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software.
• Knowledge of the market.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group insurance (including a health spending account!)
• Group RRSP
• Employer paid monthly public transit pass
• Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting training opportunities
• Dynamic culture
• Exciting career opportunities
• Summer hours

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.