Construction Site Superintendent

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rank Group is a full-service real estate firm, providing services such as property development, construction, property management, property maintenance, space design and planning. We thrive on building mutually open and honest relationships with our clients in all our projects, which is evidenced by our many long-standing relationships.

With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada.

Rank Group is currently looking for a Construction Superintendent to join our Construction division. The Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing our tenant fit-up projects, to ensure we are achieving project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all subcontractors, consultants, materials and equipment to ensure timely completion; providing direction and resolving problems as needed;
• Ensure subcontractors are fully executing and complying with contracted scope of work;
• Assist in preparation of project schedule;
• Identify deficit work and provide resolution;
• Proactively anticipate problems well in advance to avoid schedule delays and/or rush orders;
• Maintain daily log of activities on job sites;
• Meet regularly with assigned personnel to ensure proper communication flow - raise and discuss relevant issues with personnel as needed;
• Control and monitor labour material and equipment expenses; assist in preparation of cost forecasting;
• Identify any issues in the construction process and communicate to Construction Manager for resolution;
• Maintain and enforce good construction standards and quality control;
• Maintain safe job sites and ensure compliance to all OH&S requirements;
• Ensure job site is kept in a clean and organized manner.
• Ensure that “as build” drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction process;
• Represent the Company in a professional manner.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role of commercial and/or industrial construction projects;
• Journeyman’s classification in a skilled trade a strong asset (or a degree or diploma in a construction related field).

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven ability to solve problems;
• Ability to effectively lead others;
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize;
• Ability to interpret and implement blueprints and other construction drawings;
• Understanding of:
• Construction terms
• Project Management concepts
• Budget control concepts;
• OH&S legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional in presentation and manner.

General Requirements:

• Criminal background check is required;
• Valid driver’s license; travel to various jobsites will be required.
• Occasionally lifting upwards to 50 pounds.

Work Location: In person