Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

The Assistant Superintendent will assume responsibility for the on-site management of the construction project.

• Manage cost control during construction.
• Coordinate trade contractors.
• Direct preconstruction activities such as schedule development, construction sequencing and value engineering.
• Assist with bid clarification of trade contractors with regards to scope of work, costs and schedule.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to prepare and execute project plans.
• Implement health, safety and environmental procedures on site in accordance with legislation and company policy to ensure the safety of all workers and protection of the public.
• Effectively manage own workforce, equipment, materials and trade contractors to attain targeted profit.
• Achieve project schedule milestones by looking ahead and identifying weekly deliverables for own forces and trade contractors.
• Implement corrective action where necessary to catch up and meet key milestone dates.
• Proactively identify, address and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and sub-trades with a focus on mutual trust and respect.

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering or a trades background.
• Certification of First Aid/CPR (certificate), WHMIS.
• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably health care, education, sports and recreation construction.
• Possess valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Strong familiarity with contract administration, understanding drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards and building practices, including building codes.
• Full understanding of mechanical and electrical installations, including commissioning and handover.
• Excellent budgeting, costing and scheduling skills.
• Solid understanding of construction industry practices, OBC, OHSA and WCB regulations and safety standards, OHS Certificate.
• Experience using MS Word, Outlook, MS Project, Electronic Document Management System, Bluebeam, and Plan Grid.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees and external sub-trades.
• Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them.
• Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently.
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.