Construction Superintendents - Vancouver
About The Opportunity:
The Superintendent coordinates delivering base building additions and new build projects within the retail, commercial, and institutional sectors. Working closely with the Project Manager, the Site Superintendent is responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling all project activities from the site. You will also supervise all sub-contractors in the execution of construction activities, ensuring that all project documents such as drawings, specifications, and contracts are being strictly followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
Who We Are:
Prodigy is a North American Construction Management firm based in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Montreal, and Chicago. We specialize in Institutional, Retail, Hospitality, and Corporate construction, focusing on the North American market.
At Prodigy, our people serve as the driving force behind our path towards greatness. This collective dedication, encompassing our executive team, senior management, and our highly talented field-level professionals, has propelled Prodigy to rapid success and a solid industry reputation. In doing so, we've built a diverse and inclusive team where each member's unique experiences and perspectives enrich our collective journey. Our commitment is to ensure that every team member feels empowered to embrace their authentic selves and to provide every team member with the opportunity to reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to the communities we serve.
If you're someone who finds inspiration in these types of projects and shares our commitment to relationships, trust, accountability, Inclusivity, and honesty, we invite you to become a part of our team.
Please visit https://prodigy-group.com/about/ to learn more about our organization.
As a Site Superintendent, you’ll be responsible for:
- Leading and managing the day-to-day operations on the project site regarding safety, planning and scheduling, site logistics, quality management, resource planning, material handling, and trade coordination to ensure the project's total completion within the project and company requirements.
- Implementing the requirements of the project quality control and quality assurance program and ensuring it is being adhered to throughout all project phases.
- Ensuring compliance with Prodigy’s health and safety requirements (exceeds industry standards).
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring the project schedule against project requirements.
- Developing and implementing strategies when required to recover or improve project schedules.
- Facilitating coordination between subcontractors.
- Ensuring the project is completed per plans, specifications, and other project-specific requirements.
- Mentoring project support staff at all levels and across cross-functional teams.
- Supporting the Project Manager in project cost management.
- Preparing appropriate look-ahead schedules.
- Supporting estimating and preconstruction services as required.
- Maintaining all daily logs and records as per company and project requirements.
About You:
The successful candidate will have the following:
- 5+ years’ experience as a Site Superintendent within the construction industry – ICI base building and interior renovation projects are considered an asset.
- Fulsome understanding of the Construction Management (CM) and Stipulated Sum project delivery models. Experience with Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, and other Hybrid Models is considered an asset.
- Must have experience working on projects ranging from 1-5 $Million.
- In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, specifically construction specifications, building materials, means & methods, and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders (Trades, Architects, Tenants, Owner Representatives, and Executives) in all forms, including written, verbal, email, telephone, and in-person.
- Capacity to lead and manage the project’s site team (contracted and internal team) and create an environment that promotes collaboration and synergy towards the project’s success.
- Be able to understand and resolve disputes in a fair and reasonable manner.
- Highly independent, driven, and dynamic individual.
- Experience using technology in the field – working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.
- Supervisor Competency Training (i.e. Basics of Supervision), Working at Heights, and First Aid Certifications are required
- Experience enforcing company safety policies are followed for all individuals accessing the site.
- Ability to complete all required health and safety documentation for the project.
- Ability to consistently deliver projects respecting the established schedule, cost, and quality standards.
- Ability to develop the project execution strategy, project schedule, and resource forecast in collaboration with the project management team.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including night shifts.
- Ability to identify missing/gaps in scope, constructability issues, and opportunities to value-engineer through detailed construction documentation review and articulate these findings and proposed solutions clearly and concisely.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- This position is primarily site-based and works in both indoor and outdoor environments on construction projects.
- Attending meetings outside of the site as required.
- Computer work, sitting at a desk to compile reports, meetings, emails, phone calls, and other tasks.
What’s In It For You:
- Competitive Base Salary and Vacation
- Yearly bonus structure
- Employer-Paid Extended Health & Dental Benefits
- Ongoing company social activities and celebrations
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume today! If selected for an interview, your compensation will be market-competitive and dependent on your qualifications and experience.
A Criminal Record check will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We know that fit for a role goes both ways, and you may have other questions – so feel free to contact us in advance of applying.
Prodigy Group is strongly committed to an inclusive selection process, being barrier-free, and fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Prodigy Group provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication support for the recruitment process upon request. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We request no unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have 5+ years’ experience as a Site Superintendent within the construction industry?
- Are you available to work flexible shifts, including night shifts?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Do you have experience using Procore?
- Can you travel within Canada for work?
- Do you have any of the following experience (nice to have): ICI base building, commercial, institutional, and interior renovation projects?
- Do you have experience working on base building projects?
Work Location: In person
