Transportation Construction / Site Supervisor

McIntosh PerryCalgary, Alberta, CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$100,000.00–CA$130,000.00 yearly

Job description

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Our values showcase everything we believe in :

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

The more important question you likely have is : Are we the right company for you?

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability!

The Role

We are currently seeking a Transportation Construction / Site Supervisor to join our Alberta based public infrastructure team for full time term positions for construction supervision and contract administration of road and highway projects. The construction supervisor provides construction supervision / administration leadership and expertise on highway grading, base, and paving projects, ensuring that the project meets design intent, as well as meeting schedule and cost objectives. Direct contract administration experience with Transportation and Economic Corridors and rural municipality projects is required having completed projects valued from $5,000,000 to over $20,000,000.

The ideal candidate has transportation construction experience and strong skills in managing a diverse group of project participants (client, contractors, materials and survey staff, and stakeholders). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and attributes :

Technical Diploma or other appropriate Construction Program.
Demonstrated experience maintaining and promoting a culture of health and safety on all projects.
Strong construction background, having supervised 2 or more highway construction projects including experience with cold milling, drainage improvements, traffic accommodation, and lighting installation.
Construction experience of at least 10 years with significant experience within the province of Alberta.
Knowledge of Transportation and Economic Corridors construction specifications, construction estimating, contract preparation, and contract administration.
Experience in materials inspection / testing requirements and quantity surveying.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills and time management.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle that has valid registration and insurance.
Ability to travel to project sites throughout Alberta.

Key Responsibilities :

Site Coordination

Ensure contractors fully understand their contractual obligations and project requirements.

Supervise a staff of 3-5 surveyors, testers, quantity checkers and scalers.

Identify slow progress, inadequate quality or performance, possible future construction problems and suggest possible solutions.

Project Schedule and Cost Control

Monitor project schedule and costs, update and report as project development proceeds. Take action, as required, to address issues in a proactive manner.

Prepare monthly contract progress payment documents, forecast and manage potential changes.

Construction Monitoring

Monitor and inspect construction to confirm quality and that the constructed works are in conformance with the design and specifications.

Review and manage technical submittals (shop drawings, RFI’s, RFC’s and work plans) to confirm conformance with design and quality of work.

Address issues that arise in a timely and cost effective manner.

Effective documentation of progress through Daily and Weekly Reports, Monthly Status Reports, Change Requests, Claims, Negotiations, Extra Work Orders, as well as design and construction matters encountered.

Regulatory Compliance and Liaison

Act as the Owner’s representative during construction, responsible for day to day and week to week interface with key stakeholders including regulatory agencies, government (local, municipal to federal), landowners.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.