Our client, a  general contractor focused on renovations and tenant improvement projects, is seeking a Site Superintendent to join their team. They are focused on tenant improvements (TI) or “Fit Out” projects for residential / commercial clients.

The Site Superintendent is responsible for the management and supervision of high-end commercial tenant improvement & residential renovation projects. Ideal candidate will be pro-active, technically skilled, possess a strong work ethic and know how to safely drive a project to completion on schedule, on budget and to the highest degree of quality workmanship.

Possesses a vast array of knowledge and experience in high-end residential projects and commercial interiors to join our team. Familiar with all aspects of construction and have the necessary skills and abilities to coordinate trades and materials, drive a schedule, complete site documentation, and communicate effectively with others.

Job Responsibilities:

This is a management position. The Superintendent is responsible for managing all aspects of construction projects and resources from the field, from their initial mobilization through to completion.

Works under the general direction of the Director, Construction and is responsible for proactively managing their project team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with staff, consultants & clients, as needed, to establish scope of work, project budgets (including all costs related to supplies, labour and trade contractor costs) and schedule;
• Establish and manage construction schedules; managing all site labour, consultants and trade contractors to ensure that all milestone and completion dates are properly met;
• Keep office staff informed on progress and obtain instructions and directions from them as required;
• Coordinate construction and trade contracts, as necessary;
• Manage all documentation required to be completed, exchanged and/or delivered to meet the requirements of construction and trade contracts;
• Manage, direct and liaise with consultants, including architects and engineers to ensure that budgets and construction schedules are met;
• Source, organize and manage construction supplies;
• Organize, schedule and supervise construction labour;
• Organize, schedule and supervise trade contractors;
• Manage and supervise compliance with occupational health and safety requirements and best practices on site to meet or exceed all WorkSafeBC regulations and requirements;
• Liaise & coordinate with municipal building inspectors;
• Ensure all necessary building & trade permits are obtained;
• Ensure all requirements for obtaining occupancy permits are met;
• Establish deficiency lists and manage labourers, suppliers, consultants and trade contractors to ensure any deficiencies and defects in construction are fully remedied in an efficient & expedited manner;
• As necessary, perform routine construction tasks to ensure that the project is completed on time and on budget;
• Assist in obtaining & assembling all close-out documents and close-out tasks to complete construction projects;
• Direct and manage required Builders’ Lien Holdbacks, working with KC accounting staff; and
• Other duties as required to meet project requirements.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 8+ years experience as a Site Superintendent on residential / commercial projects
• Strong administration and paperwork skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to run multiple projects
• A track record of meeting deadlines and budgets
• Experience with commercial interiors
• Excellent eye for finish detail.
• Must have own transportation and tools
• List of residential projects

Ideal Candidate:
• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.