General Superintendent - Construction

Adecco in partnership with our client, are currently hiring a full-time experienced General Superintendent - Construction to oversee all phases of construction projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, coordination, and supervision for multiple project teams while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. This role is critical to the success of large-scale construction operations and demands a results-driven professional with a strong commitment to excellence.

• Location: Calgary, AB
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Update the Field Operations Manager (FOM) on a regular basis of the ongoing status of the project.
• Drive results, project goals, and profits through strong leadership of Project Launch and Set Up
• Lead and attend regularly scheduled manpower planning meetings with Operations leadership teams
• Assist with the hiring, assignment, retention and conflict management of Superintendents for the project in conjunction with the Project Executive and HR
• Perform regular reviews with Superintendents of manpower requirements and planning to endure accuracy and efficacy in workforce planning
• Be a resource, morale booster, and a mentor for all project Superintendents to pursue further learning and skill improvement and advancement within the company
• Evaluate the performance of Superintendents and assist with the training and development of future Superintendents
• Ensure compliance with all of company policies and procedures.
• Ensure company standards for Safety, Quality and Project Environment are maintained.
• The RDRHC GS position includes providing leadership, direction, and training on all the below listed elements.
• Facilitate and participate in project start up and close out meetings.
• Lead site set up, temporary facilities, and overall site planning.
• Provide advice during project mobilization, start up, construction and demobilization.
• Ensure an efficient site organizational setup, including site office trailers, visual communication boards, and evidence of all company Standardized processes and systems.
• Ensure all work and infrastructure support Company Safety Guidelines and Polices
• Ensure that the site is practicing the Last Planner System to ensure that we are fully maximizing seasonal weather, subcontractor manpower, and deliveries, to perform the work in the shortest possible time.
• Ensure the site is practicing Lean construction methods, to ensure an efficient worksite.
• Provide advice on site layout issues (i.e. underground locates).
• Assist and review structural framing systems, crane selection, pour schedules etc.
• Participate in site meetings, from time to time and as requested and necessary (i.e. trade start up, weekly company / consultants, pre pour, Superintendent/Foremen).
• Review pre-punch list and final punch list, as requested, with the Superintendent to ensure a satisfactory project close-out.
• Assist with coordination of seasonal (winter) site requirements.
• Assist, review and provide advice on site issues, means and methods, critical lifts, etc.
• Prepare a written site visit inspection report and forward to the Superintendent and Project Manager for their respective review, follow up, and action if required.
• Ensure that company interests are not at risk.
• Understand the project contract and budget, assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in the assignment of additional resources to the project as deemed necessary for an expeditious workflow.
• Cultivate and ensure compatible and mutually beneficial on-site working relationships with all personnel, including clients, consultants, sub trades, suppliers, own forces personnel and the public in general.
• Perform regular site audits to ensure compliance with as-builts, maintenance, and effective document control.
• Verify Superintendents receipt of information to effectively manage project costs (budget, productivity control, etc.) and ensure and understanding of the same.
• Ensure the Superintendents work with the Project Management team monthly to forecast, capture, track, and manage all project costs.
• Ensure that all Rentals have proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment, and ensure they are returned in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance for Superintendents with respect to Timecard and Purchase Order coding and documentation.
• Work closely with company Corporate Safety to ensure company Safety & Loss Prevention Plan and the Building Life Program is effectively utilized on the RDRH project site.
• Ensure company Superintendents understand and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure Quality Control remains an utmost importance, project site control documents are set up on site and that they are being completed and kept up to date.
• Ensure an understanding of project specific requirements such as mock-ups and sign offs are being properly maintained.
• Ensure the Superintendent and Project team drive towards completing the project on time with no deficiencies to ensure the client experience has been exceptional.

Qualifications:

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
• A post-secondary construction related diploma and/or a journeyman trade Red Seal certificate
• 15+ years related experience.
• A thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including, but not limited to, reading and interpretation of drawings and specifications, all trade disciplines, materials, equipment, weather, trade agreements, trade jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, accurate material take-offs, purchasing and cost control, schedules, QA/QC and safety required.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential as well as a proven ability to establish and meet cost effective deadlines.

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
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