Senior Superintendent Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Construction

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The Senior Superintendent provides overall onsite leadership, administrative and technical management for the construction of a project with several onsite team members being directed by this position. The Senior Superintendent is accountable for the onsite safety, contracts, schedule, quality, cost control, people and administration of the project. The Senior Superintendent is responsible to manage project performance and to protect and promote the interests of Clark Builders, its employees, clients, subtrades and relationships to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and with quality in a safe and efficient manner.

Reports to: General Superintendent.

Duties & Responsibilities

Safety

Ensure proactive project safety management and security practices in keeping with the Clark Builders Safety & Loss Prevention program and applicable legislation. Cooperate fully with Clark Builders' Safety Department and promote ongoing training and development.

Understand and enforce responsibilities under the Prime Contractor legislation as applicable.

Contracts / Pre-Construction

Have a thorough understanding of the different types of construction contracts frequently utilized with Clark Builders (Stipulated Sum, Construction Management, Design-Build).

Have complete knowledge of all Prime Contract and Subcontract documents, drawings, specifications and relevant key drivers.

Plan and review the construction program with the Project Manager and Business Development/Estimating staff including procedures, plant, temporary facilities, construction procedures, equipment and manpower.

Be accountable for the acquisition, usage and management of all tools and equipment.

Purchase construction materials for work to be delivered by Clark Builders' workforce, and /or that is not tendered, or part of a subcontractor's scope.

Manage costs through proactive planning and utilize North Star as a first source where practical.

Predetermine temporary construction services and efficient timing of same.

Establishing effective communication with consultants, subcontractors and clients

Assist Business Development/Estimating with constructability/execution planning for the purposes of bidding work.

Maintain accountability of project sector planning relative to overall contract deliverables and proactively assist in recovery as required.

Cost Control and Administration

Have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the project estimate (including self-performed work breakdowns, field purchasing requirements, subcontract breakdowns, cash allowances and seasonal controls). Accountability to project costs is a shared responsibility between the Senior Superintendent and Project Manager.

Submission of cost coded timesheets, quantity reports, purchase orders, delivery slips, QA/QC documentation, daily reports and all administrative tracking/management documents as required by the Project.

Review all plans, specifications and project documentation for the purposes of discrepancies and constructability review. Report all findings in a timely manner to the appropriate parties as determined by Contract.

Manage and track potential Contract changes. Track and report labour/material/subcontract time and material field activities. Assist the Project Manager in work-up of Stipulated Sum CCN submissions relative to constructability means and methods and schedule impacts.

Participate in month-end project reviews.

Ability to perform internet and computer functions to facilitate required project controls.

Plan and facilitate field trade meetings to ensure project metrics are…