Site Superintendent in Halifax

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Site Superintendent. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management and a proven track record of successfully managing a variety of construction projects from kick-off to completion. This position is pivotal in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality control.

Responsibilities:

• Communication: Clearly communicate project details, timelines, and expectations to both internal and external team members by hosting bi-weekly project meetings to ensure that details are conveyed, deadlines are met, and high craftsmanship is maintained.
• Scheduling and Planning: Assist the Project Manager in maintaining the overall schedule by coordinating in-house resources and trade partners using a three-week look-ahead to minimize trade overlap and ensure efficient use of in-house resources.
• Close-out: Complete finals checklists and execute the deficiency list. Coordinate the day-of city and other inspections with collaboration from the Project Coordinator. Coordinate with the Property Management company regarding move-in dates and other details.
• Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by setting up initial site safety, monitoring health and safety protocols, and conducting daily protection/toolbox talks to encourage compliance among all field staff. Report trade partner non-compliance to the project manager, and manage incidents through WCB protocols.
• Deepening Relationships: Expand trade base to match the increasing size and complexity of projects. Institute proactive scheduling to ensure readiness for trade partners ahead of schedule. Facilitate one-on-one discussions to work on improving relationships and worksite flow. Work with internal team members to continue developing their skill sets. Provide ongoing support and feedback to internal team members as required. Collaborate with the Operations Manager for bi-annual performance reviews with feedback.
• Job packages: In tandem with the Project Manager, ensure all trade partners are working from the most recent information, have design selections available to them, and install details are being followed accordingly.
• Trade Partners: Maintain contracts to ensure each scope of work is understood and executed in accordance with the construction documents.
• Professional Partners: Track and record required reports, such as municipal site inspections, structural and other engineering reports, and energy modeling requirements.
• Weekly project progress reporting: Use Buildwise's daily logs.
• Production Checklists: Maintain and update as required to ensure QA/QC.
• After Action Reports (AARs): Discuss lessons learned and measure team performance and efficiencies.
• Change Order: Aid the project manager in tracking time, materials, and progress on any variances from initial trade scopes at the time of award.
• Budget Monitoring: Provide feedback and assistance to the project manager and operations manager during construction to ensure that project budgets are realistic and achievable through real-time cost monitoring.

Ideal Personality Traits:

• You are a patient and empathetic leader with a strong sense of mentorship and coaching ability.
• You demonstrate a high emotional quotient.
• You are approachable, respected, and well-liked by trades and professional partners.
• You are open to new perspectives, ask questions, and ensure you understand different viewpoints before judging and making a confident decision.
• You provide fair and constructive feedback to better the performance and career development of internal team members as well as the external trade partner network.
• You are inquisitive, keep a high-level view of the company's success and failures, and are not afraid to question and refine processes as needed.
• You have experience in underground parking, concrete construction, and multi-family projects.
• You have townhome and subdivision community building experience, including infrastructure and servicing.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.