As an award-winning mass timber design, procurement, and installation contractor, Seagate Mass Timber's mission is to consistently deliver an exceptional service experience to their clients across North America. Our quality workmanship and professional management of all types of mass timber projects sets a new standard in the mass timber industry. Seagate is leading the way and setting the standard on some of the industries highest profiled projects by embracing new systems, designs, and commitment to sustainable construction practices. We are recognized for our collaborative, consultative approach which is why Seagate Mass Timber continues to gain popularity around the world.

Our highly collaborative teams work together to ensure every piece of our projects are carefully planned and executed before ever setting foot on site. We are committed to the growth of our people and to leading the charge implementing new green systems and practices in construction. Our diverse team of construction professionals strive to always have fun at work, while building some of the most incredible mass timber and componentized buildings in North America. We are at nature a small company with big aspirations for a greener future together.

Position Summary

As a Superintendent you will oversee all phases of Mass Timber Construction, Framing, and Hybrid construction projects from initial planning and constructability through to completion and hand-over on a project. The Superintendent will manage all site personnel including foreman, safety personnel, carpenters, labourers, and shop personnel as required. They will help to implement company processes and protocols for constant improvement of company culture, productivity, and professionalism. You will ensure the day-to-day coordination of trade contractors to ensure they turn out high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, General Contractors, subcontractors, unions, etc.

Please note we are looking for candidates that are:

• US Citizen or Dual Citizen that chooses to live & work in the US; you must be able to prove your ability to work in the USA without the assistance of the company.

As a Superintendent your key accountabilities will involve:

• Allocate a team to the project in consultation with Seagate General Superintendent.
• Allocate field staff (Foremen, carpenters, and labourers) as required to manage project workload and to maximize efficiency.
• Provide continuous training, mentoring, and support to site foreman in areas relating to site management, cost control methods, client relations, risk management, technical and building methodologies, scheduling, safety, and dispute resolution.
• Promote, teach, and encourage all staff in the “Seagate Way” of doing things
• Actively seek out solutions, not issues.
• Actively communicate and collaborate – “The team is stronger than the individual.”
• Accountability – We are all responsible for the success or failure of our projects.
• Regularly monitor site management, construction processes, potential efficiencies, and personnel performance.
• Perform regular check ins with Client/GC to ensure work on site, documentation, safety, product, etc. are to expected levels.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with the Project Manager and other project team members, ensuring that you are all working on the same page for all levels of construction on site.
• Manage project schedules to ensure projects are being executed as planned. Work with the project team to mitigate and schedule issues.
• Manage Seagate's safety on the site in close association with Seagate's HSE Coordinator and HSE Manager, including:
• Assist in establishing a culture of safety within Seagate Mass Timber
• Assess common hazards and work with the team to ensure we are managing these hazards efficiently and effectively
• Work with the project team to generate PSSP's (Project Specific Safety Plans) – Early identification of hazards and planning for their management is critical.
• Promote the safety program and monitor adherence to it on site
• Work with project team to allocate, distribute, and arrange storage for project trailers, safety trailers, tool bins, crane locations, site deliveries, staging areas, etc.
• Suggest, review, and help to implement industry advancements and new technological aspects of mass timber production and erection
• Ensure sites are completing and maintaining all required documentation – (FLRA's, Daily Site Records, Safety Documentation, Inspections, QA/QC Documents, etc.
• Initiate and set the agenda for regular crew meetings
• Assist in managing the professional development of employees under your supervision (i.e., seminars, courses, training programs, etc.)
• Participate in the writing or updating of company manuals, policies, and notifications
• Manage the deficiency and warranty activities required at current and former sites
• Attend company and industry events including meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.

As a Superintendent your success is dependent on:

• The ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, deadline driven environment
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• The ability to build solid long-lasting relationships
• The ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively
• Close attention to detail, are observant
• You have a high degree of professionalism and maturity
• You have strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks
• Able to problem solve with a strong technical mindset
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond to problems in a friendly and solution-oriented manner.
• You have people management skills and have been in a leadership environment.

As a Superintendent your experience and qualifications will include:

• You have a strong understanding of construction techniques, labor scheduling, and cost control methods
• Proven experience with effective supervision of groups of employees
• Strong people skills, excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Experience in or a drive to learn about Mass Timber.
• Must be willing to travel for work and work for extended periods outside of BC.
• Must have nothing on their permanent record that would prohibit them from Seagate obtaining a temporary work visa for the US.
• Capable of successfully running projects independently and without direct management.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive salary, vacation allowance plus potential bonus
  
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
  
• We get together often for company-wide social events