We have a lot to be proud of at Ventana Construction. As a full-service construction partner, our goal is to deliver the best building and the best service possible for our clients. Our tag line, “Relationships to build on” is a philosophy that we truly believe in, and we encourage our team to practice every day. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success. Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our company values as we continue to be a leader in this industry.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a collaborative work environment. The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Ventana. Being a part of Ventana means working on a variety of interesting projects including breweries and recreation complexes, working with a supportive team, and being proud to say, “we built that”.

Position Summary

As an Assistant Superintendent you will support the Superintendent and Project Manager in the successful completion of your assigned projects. You will participate in overseeing job site safety, quality, project scheduling, and will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of work that delivers project milestones on time and within budget, attaining or exceeding profit goals. This position reports to the Project Superintendent.

Ventana site locations are spread across the Greater Vancouver area so site locations may vary.

As an Assistant Superintendent your key accountabilities will involve:

• Assist the Superintendent in managing work on site to ensure the compliance of construction with the drawings and specifications.
• Support the Superintendent in planning and implementing schedules, conducting inspections, determining manpower levels and material and equipment quantities, and maintaining all other site requirements.
• Monitor work performance to ensure project rules, procedures, and safety requirements are being followed.
• Advise the Superintendent and Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties and assist in resolving these problems.
• Maintain and analyze up-to-date cost reports and submit necessary changes to ensure the project is delivered within budget.

As an Assistant 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 an Assistant Superintendent your experience and qualifications will include:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the general contracting industry.
• Proven history of scheduling construction activities and consistently completing projects on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive salary and potential profit sharing
• Matching RRSP
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, CI
• Paid vacation
• Professional development support
• Head Office centrally located in Burnaby and transit-accessible
• Lunch provided once per month
  
• We get together often for company-wide social events
• COR certified