Urban One Management Inc. Looking for Superintendent at Vancouver, BC Full Time

The drive to deliver a new standard in construction led to the creation of Urban One Builders in 2011. Our company quickly established itself as a leader in the large-scale, mixed-use construction industry in Western Canada. Our success is founded on our team of exceptional people and the principles of innovation and collaboration. We strive to create an organization that is inclusive and transparent to our people. Urban One Builders is a full-service construction company focused on the building of multi-family residential, mixed use, commercial and institutional projects.

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POSITION SUMMARY*

Our Superintendents, work closely with our executive team, provide leadership to the subtrades, internal staff and consultants while overseeing the entire construction process on site. Superintendents are responsible for planning, executing and tracking the project’s schedule, creating and monitoring project momentum, and maintaining quality control. Our Superintendents are responsible for implementing Urban One’s Safety Program and ensuring safety and environmental standards are exceeded.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with and effectively implement Urban One’s Safety Program to ensure safety and environmental standards are met or exceeded
• Ensure project construction is completed in compliance with the construction schedule, control budget and contract documents as well as Urban One’s Quality Management Program
• Execute work in accordance with Contract documents, sub-contracts/agreements, plans, specifications and shop drawings including coordination and execution of changes to the work
• Responsible for temporary worker hiring decisions in conjunction with Project Manager and direct, manage and promote productivity of employees on the job site (including trade contractors, suppliers, assistants and hourly employees) required to construct the project in accordance with the contracts, plans and specifications
• Prepare the weekly production schedules and look ahead
• Ensure appropriate action is taken in cases where contracts, plans and specifications are inadequate or contravene good building practice in conjunction with Project Manager
• Review and enforce the trade contracts, scopes of work for discrepancies with project requirements

Review drawings for dimensional errors, construction detailing, constructability, economy and long-term durability in conjunction with the Project Manager

• Review the budget and the underlying estimate to understand what assumptions were made and what conditions have been set in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Coordinate inspections with civic authority and other authorities with jurisdiction for routine and occupancy-related inspections
• Attend, chair and document regularly scheduled trade meetings; maintain liaison with client and architect contacts to facilitate construction activities in accordance with Urban One Safety Program and Quality Management Program
• Work collaboratively and conduct effective meetings with other departments, project staff, owners, architects, subcontractors, sharing knowledge and experience to meet the client’s objectives efficiently and effectively
• May be responsible in overseeing one or more teams/projects that are at multiple sites or large complex projects; fostering strong teamwork orientation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, or Construction Management
• 10+ years of field supervision experience or a combination of relevant education and experience
• Gold Seal accreditation an asset
• Red Seal Carpenter (Journeyman) Certificate a strong asset

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required by this position.

Urban One Builders is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We thank all candidates for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time