Civil Construction Superintendent

Knappett Industries is happy to offer an immediate opportunity for a fulltime Civil Construction Superintendent for an ongoing project in Prince Rupert BC. We are seeking positive, experienced and energetic people to join our diverse and dynamic team. All Knappett personnel must display strong work ethic, a positive attitude, good problem-solving skills, and be able to work cohesively and selflessly within a team environment.

• Competitive salary - we take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in our industry, and we think you will too
• Company Vehicle or allowance for own use.
• Living Out Allowance and accommodations
• Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage
• Insurance benefits; long term and life
• Employee assistance program
• Group RRSP – save for retirement – you are eligible after 3 months of work
• Time Off – Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends
• Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment
• Internal Promotions

Knappett Industries is a civil construction company with operations bases in Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Prince George, and Fort St. John, BC. Since commencing operations in 1988, Knappett has grown to be a leading provider of civil construction services for major infrastructure, residential subdivision development, underground utility installation & replacement, road building, land clearing projects in British Columbia. Over the past 30 years Knappett Industries Ltd.

has maintained a strong and accelerating growth rate, with operations currently serving Western Canada.

• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to the success of the safety program.
• Direct field operations in the delivery of projects by adhering to schedules, budgets, safety, and risk.
• Ensure material receiving reports are completed in a timely manner after deliveries.
• 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.
• Work directly with PM’s to identify changes in work.
• Organize and manage trucking and sub trades on site.
• Interface with the client and other contractors on site.
• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
• Communicate with project team regarding Site Instructions, Requests for Information, and Material Submittals.
• Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work.
• Coordinate required inspections with local, jurisdictions and/or authorities.
• Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
• Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project team for resolution.
• Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite.
• Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by the project team.
• Walk all areas of the project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
• Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work.
• Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors in regard to quality of work or scheduling.
• Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
• Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
• To have a complete knowledge and understanding of the General Contract across all division of work.