Site Superintendent

For over 22 years, ACL Design Build Solutions Limited, has been specializing in building lifestyle apartments for seniors, all-inclusive living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care residences. We are a leader in creating communities for active older adults. At Design Build Solutions, big ideas are encouraged and celebrated, and innovation is a constant in our environment and is a vital part of our culture.

Our organization is growing with multiple large scale construction projects currently underway and expected to continue for the next decade. With this comes the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment, our success depends on the transparency and trust that we build. We have a highly skilled workforce that understands and takes pride in what we are building for those who will occupy the space.

We have multiple vacancies for Site Superintendent to join our team on our large scale projects.

What you will do:

The Site Superintendent is responsible for the management and oversight of the project site including, but not limited to, safety, quality, scheduling and trade coordination and problem solving.

• Lead by example by understanding, monitoring, and holding those at or near the project site accountable for adhering to Design Build Solution’s Safety Program.
• Participate in the development and updating of the project schedule; create and manage short term look ahead schedules to ensure alignment of overall schedule and milestones.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and other team members to resolve issues.
• Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule challenges and other project issues.
• Monitor and evaluate trade partner performance regarding safety, quality, and scope of work.
• Ensure sufficient manpower is provided to achieve safety, schedule, and quality goals.
• Working directly with vendors to order and receive materials to complete various scopes of work.
• Maintain paperwork including daily field reports, safety inspections, schedule updates, etc.

Your experience & abilities

• Construction Management Technology, Journeyman Certificate or related construction discipline is recommended.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent in construction.
• Experience in General Contracting as Site Superintendent in residential, commercial and/or institutional construction; Design Build experience is a plus.
• Effective supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities to achieve project goals in relation to schedule, quality and budget.
• A strong leader and problem-solver, you can build trust with designers, trade partners and team members to achieve competitive excellence.
• The ability to quickly identify problematic situations, identify possible causes, produce effective solutions and collaboratively lead a large team of trade partners and team members to successful completion of a project;
• You have demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality, and administration.
• Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Computer literacy including working skills in Microsoft Office and cloud-based software.
• Must be flexible and a team player.

What we offer:

In addition to exciting, progressive, and meaningful work, we can guarantee the following:

• Competitive compensation
• Extended benefits program
• Employer matched retirement savings options
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee perks discount program
• Training and development programs
• Opportunities for career growth
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation
• Unlimited storytelling and friendships

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you currently live in Nova Scotia?

Experience:

• Construction Site Superintendent: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Halifax, NS (required)

Work Location: In person