Site Superintendent - Real Estate Development
Our team is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Site Superintendent – Real Estate Development. This is a tremendous opportunity for growth and valuable experience in a fast-paced real estate development, asset management and project management environment in the ICI sector focused in residential high rise construction throughout Canada.
Company Overview
The merger of CLV Group and PBC Group in 2023 has been a strong step forward for both our teams, creating an environment for combined success to meet our future business goals. This is an organization where genuine passion meets success, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We're not just real estate experts – we are community architects and builders dedicated to improving the regions we operate in. The goal of building better communities is deeply woven into the very fabric of our company. We operate our business through a lens of sustainability and philanthropy to ensure we give back in impactful, meaningful ways across our entire portfolio.
For history, PBC Group has been servicing the Development, Real Estate Investment Management and Construction Management industry since 1958, maintaining and fostering a culture based on client service, growth, entrepreneurship, personal development, community betterment and professionalism though our team atmosphere. Additional information on the PBC story can be found at www.pbcgroup.ca. While we merge our teams in the upcoming year, this role will be integral in supporting projects for both organizations as we grow together.
Role Description:
As a Site Superintendent, you will join a strong team with responsibilities to plan, organize, direct and control the building aspects of the company and jobs in such a way as to meet company objectives of costs, quality, time and safety. Under the general direction of the Project Manager, manage the construction site, deal with all Subcontractors and Suppliers, and execute all specifications stipulated on the drawings. You will also review and ensure the Subcontractors scope of work is performed in conjunction with the intent of the project.
In addition to the duties typically expected of a Site Superintendent, as the successful incumbent, you will be responsible to:
- Schedule and coordinate the daily work of the Subcontractors and Suppliers and monitor progression in accordance with the project schedule, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, etc.
- Oversee the coordination of site personnel.
- Order construction materials and facilitate the delivery of building materials and equipment to meet the construction project schedule.
- Write Superintendent Reports and submit a copy to the Project Manager.
- Complete Purchase Order Request forms for miscellaneous site condition purchases for approval by the Project Manager.
- Maintain a record of any changes decided on site.
- Maintain an as-built drawing until completion of project.
- Review drawings and summary sheets and address any questions and/or potential problems with the Project Manager.
- Ensure that all utility work including hydro, gas, site services, telephone and cable is done in conjunction with the schedule of the project.
- Conduct site meetings, take minutes and is responsible for distribution.
- Conduct safety meetings, tailgate meetings, take minutes in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and submit to the Administrative Assistant for preparation, distribution and filing. Must get copies of Subcontractors own “tailgate” meetings and must do “Orientation” meetings with each worker on site. Everything regarding safety issues must be noted or minuted and copy forwarded to H/O for filing.
- Contact the Consultants for site visits as required. Ensure the Building Envelope and Acoustical Consultants are on site for regular inspections.
- Contact Building Inspectors for all required inspections including partial and full occupancy. Partial occupancy permit must be obtained for each unit no later than one (1) week prior to closing date.
- Take responsibility for pre-PDI items, PDI items and delivers a deficiency free unit prior to closing date.
- Accommodate the Subcontractors and Suppliers, plan deliveries, coordinate street & boulevard closings with the City, ensure traffic control, coordinate hoisting facilities, etc...
- Ensure digital pictures are taken daily to show the progression of work on site.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe construction site at all time.
- Participate in establishing goals and objectives for the construction project.
- Participate in the pre-construction planning.
Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:
We know that typical Site Supervisors love details so we thought we would share some more insight into the duties and responsibilities for you:
Hire new team members
- Oversee the coordination of development team members
- Attract and retain talent
- Establish and implement a new hire orientation process
Train and coach junior team members
- Support employee engagement by providing a positive work environment including training and coaching for new team members
- Provide clear insight into project and company objectives
- Participate in establishing clear goals and objectives for the development team
- Gain buy-in to company objectives
Planning:
- Participate in the pre-job planning process
- Participate in establishing goals and objectives for the field operations of the company
- Oversee planning and use of resources
- Assure the planning process is followed
- Prepare job descriptions for team members
- Coordinate and plan with clients
Organizing:
- Oversee the organization of the field operations
- Ensure expectations are clear, effective and efficient
- Ensure the field is clean and organized
- Make recommendations for organizational changes
- Support Client asks (such as access or storage space)
Directing:
- Troubleshoot difficult construction problems
- Establish ways to motivate and keep team / subcontractors / suppliers and service providers' morale at a high level
- Review with direct reports periodically and make recommendations for improvements and wage adjustments
- Give directions to direct reporting managers to help them better manage their teams
Controlling:
- See that construction cost targets are met
- Help establish strategies and action plans to beat the budget
- Establish action plans and oversee such plans as to achieve project goals
- Make sure job cost feedback is furnished to direct reports
- Oversee the terms and conditions of construction agreements
- Oversee job schedules and makes sure that they are updated and reported
- Make sure Client satisfaction is high
*Key results:
- Punch list Coordination
- Customer Satisfaction
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Professional Appearance
- Job Cleanliness
- Schedule Adherence
- Independence
- Paperwork
- Teamwork
- Improvements to operations
- Safety
- Quality
- Cost Savings
Qualifications & Competencies
Ideal candidates will have a minimum 10 years work experience in residential construction, including:
- Ability to create a safe and respectable work environment
- Sound knowledge of common practices used within the residential construction field
- Strong communication skills
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective listening skills
- Capable of motivating and managing on site construction workers
- Strong leadership skills including engagement and team building skills
- Ability to manage priorities and work to critical time lines
- Good knowledge of the O.B.C.
- Current certification of : MOL Health & Safety Rep – WHIMIS – Fall Protection – Gas & Propane Handling – Basics of Supervising
- Good knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project
Core Competencies:
Personal
- Ethics and Integrity
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Positive Attitude
- Continuous Learning
Team
- Communication Skills and Influence
- Good Judgment and Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Operational
- Responsiveness
- Financial Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Responsiveness
- Planning and Organization
- Building regulations and legislation
- Health and Safety
- Accessibility Awareness
Work conditions:
- Team environment
- Flexible hours with some overtime when necessary
- Location will on site, occasionally in office
We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
If you are passionate about real estate, we want to meet you. Apply now to join our winning team and to play a critical role in developing future communities across Canada.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. We appreciate your interest in exploring an opportunity with us!
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