Energy Jobline Looking for Finishing Supervisor (Residential Construction) at Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Activa is Waterloo Region’s largest land developer and home builder. For the last 30 years, we’ve developed communities for families and individuals to thrive – developing land into vibrant neighbourhoods, building homes designed for real life, and continuing to serve the communities we build long after closing. Waterloo Region is our home, and it’s our privilege to help our city take shape.

What We Provide

• Paid sick days
• Year-round work
• Competitive compensation
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Strong focus on employee health and well being
• Local Work (*All of our offices and sites are located within the KW Region)

Role Summary

The Finishing Site Supervisor is responsible for Managing the Construction of units from drywall to completion while ensuring construction project details and deadlines are met in a timely and quality workmanship manner. Specific tasks include ensuring all quality assurance inspection, pre-delivery inspection, and 30 day deficiencies are repaired and in excellent working order prior to owner occupancy, by directing sub-trades; providing hands on assistance in various construction activities around the construction site; and assuming the role of Site Supervisor when the Site Supervisor is temporarily absent.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and supervision of finishing schedule from drywall though to occupancy
• Schedule and oversee warrant deficiencies included but not limited to QA, PDI and 30 Day
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
• Assist with the maintenance of effective onsite communications and progress reporting with sub-trades and clients
• Assist Site Supervisor in temporary and supportive supervision of on-site sub-trades, providing direction to site workers
• Ensure compliance with health and safety training and reporting requirements
• Travel to multiple job sites will be required; use of personal vehicle is required
• Supply and use of own personal tools required for completion of miscellaneous construction and site tasks
• Where used, ensure company vehicle and provided tools are maintained in a safe operational condition and the security of the vehicle and its contents remain a top priority

*Supervision*

• Ensures construction work is being carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, zoning/building bylaws, OBC and company policy
• Coordinate each sub-trade to ensure smooth and continuous on site progress and ensure workmanship is satisfactory and the proper materials are used
• Arrange for miscellaneous labour as required to complete project and sign off on time cards as needed
• Order materials as necessary to complete project and return packing slips to office administration
• Manage usage of company tools and assets and ensure safekeeping of same
• Provide leadership, instruction and supervision to all construction workers, including site staff, contractors and suppliers as well as visitors to site
• Assist in housekeeping and ensuring a secure site
• Other duties as assigned within the spirit and the scope of the role

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an assistant supervisor role or equivalent for commercial and/or residential construction projects
• Organized and effective in dealing with conflict resolution and people management
• A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques
• First Aid skills and/or certificates considered an asset
• WHMIS, Working at Heights, Elevated Life and other typical safety certifications
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Windows Office)
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Able to life up to 50 lbs

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong time management/organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Able to communicate competently and effectively in the English language; both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• assistant supervisor/equivalent for construction: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person