Site Superintendent – #4672 -L
Phelps Homes
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead, Manage, be Accountable for the construction site operations, including trade partners
- Deliver homes on schedule to Phelps Homes Ltd. quality standards and expectations
- Authorize Work Verifications in Newstar from trade partners
- Responsible for job site safety and security
- Be aware of soft costs associated with site operations
- Manage and be accountable for job site material and asset management
Summary:
The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the construction of new homes on Phelps projects. The incumbent is responsible for bringing homes to completion on time while staying in budget and maintaining a superior level of quality on each home. The Site Superintendent is accountable for all site operations, including supervision of staff members and trade partners.
- Lead and manage construction site staff
- Manage day-to-day site operations, including schedule trade partners and suppliers
- Supervision of site staff; provide feedback to workers, enforce company policies/procedures, administer disciplinary measures as required
- In conjunction with Design Consultant, perform frame walks to ensure structural options/extras are installed as per work orders
- Ensure all required permits are obtained
- Ensure that construction schedules and project milestones are maintained
- Ensure that quality of completed homes meet Phelps Homes high expectations
- Identify and resolve construction issues, and scheduling conflicts
- Be responsible for ensuring successful completion of all municipal inspections
- Ensure that site staffing levels are adequate to achieve project objectives at all times
- Proactively ensure site safety standards are adhered to at all times, by all employees and trade partners
- Review and action safety concerns identified through 3rd party safety audit
- Manage efficient use of material (i.e. lumber, steel, etc.) to minimize waste
- Maintain site operation budgets; advise Construction Manager of any variances
- Prepare and submit progress reports to Construction Manager and Vice President, Construction Operations on regular basis
- Resolve conflicts between site staff, trade partners/suppliers at site level
- Place material orders with suppliers in accordance with Phelps Homes policies; utilizing Newstar
- Complete thorough inspection of all work completed by each trade partner; sign off on work verification in Newstar system
- Through Newstar, issue purchase orders, variance purchase orders and updating scheduling
- Attend Newstar training sessions as required
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
- Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills
- Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
- Effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity
- Strong communication, integration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Dedication to health and safety in the workplace
- Results-oriented with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and time lines
- Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing contractors under the terms of a contract
- Superior leadership qualities with a demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with internal and external customers
- Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods
- Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including labourers, technical, professional, and upper management
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
- Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
Education & Experience:
- Post-secondary school degree or diploma in a construction related area of study
- Minimum of 10 years' of direct work experience working in residential construction
- 3-5 years' of supervisory and/project management experience
- A solid understanding of all residential construction trades and construction techniques
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation in relation to the construction industry, specifically residential construction
- Knowledge of OH&S regulations and related residential building codes
- Possess a valid driver's license
- First Aid certification considered an asset
Working Conditions:
- Active construction site environment
- Travel to the site, and off-site locations will be required
- Work both indoors and outdoors
- High-stress tolerance is required; overtime as required