Superintendent

At Clark Builders, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.

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In conjunction with the Project Team and the General Superintendent, the Superintendent is accountable for delivering excellent project execution and customer service in line with the complete understanding and support of the identified project drivers.

This role will be based in Saskatoon and start in December 2024. It will be a 1-year contract for the Avenue Living project, with the possibility of extension.

Reports to : General Superintendent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Leads and implements all aspects of Clark Builders Safety / Building LIFE program

Ensures proactive project safety management and security practices in keeping with the Clark Builders Safety & Loss Prevention program and applicable legislation

Partner with the Senior Project Leader on the delivery of the project; ensuring all project drivers including safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction are achieved

Lead teams through all phases of construction such as preconstruction, project site set-up and logistics

Plans / reviews the construction program with the Project Manager and Business Development / Estimating staff including procedures, temporary facilities, construction procedures, equipment and manpower

Champion and implement LEED and Last Planner strategies on the project to support ongoing continuous improvement and achieving project efficiencies

Manage employee performance and development, give constructive feedback and support recruitment

Participate in Clark Builders University (CBU) initiatives to further personal growth and knowledge base

Act as a liaison between Field Operations and other departments

Support the Project Manager in project forecasts and oversee project financials

Participate in month-end project reviews

Plan / facilitate field trade meetings to ensure project metrics are achieved

Reviews all plans, specifications and project documentation for the purposes of discrepancies and constructability review

Work with the Project Team in the development of the Project Master schedule

Utilizes Last Planner System and 3-week look-ahead to manage on site schedules, resources, trade commencement and material deliveries

Plans, coordinates and participates in the project completion and handover process.

Ensure QA / QC is managed and documented to demonstrate compliance with the Contract documents

Proactively maintains required training to meet the expectations of the role as outlined in the CBGOC HSE Training Standards Matrix

Skills & Knowledge :

Leads and manages resources and Clark Builders onsite workforce to maximize productivity

Directs and facilitates training of the Clark Builders' workforce

Participates and contributes to individual and team performance feedback discussions

Strong knowledge of building envelope

Experience with renovation-type projects

Promotes positive morale and encourage growth opportunities through leadership responsibilities

Maintains good relations with all project stakeholders and the public

Ability to foresee, pivot and adjust strategies and behaviors in order to maximize project success and educate others in this scope

Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills required to interact with a variety of stakeholders including project team, trade partners, consultants, clients, and the general public

Outstanding communication, organizational and supervisory skills with ability to manage complex and numerous competing priorities

Strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel, Word & Project

Proven skills in an interview to support project pursuits

Builds and aligns a team to a common goal in challenging situations

Demonstrates / implements conflict management skills and decisive decision-making skills combined with the proven ability to consistently find creative win-win solution and / or resolutions

Qualifications :

5+ years trade experience or relevant post-secondary education

5+ years superintendent / relevant project site leadership experience (on-site experience mandatory)

Journeyman trade certificate or relevant post-secondary education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Knowledge of all Prime Contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and relevant key drivers

What's in it for you?

Competitive salaries, vacation time, and four personal days

Performance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities

Robust Employee Recognition Program "CLARK STARS" - an assortment of initiatives and rewards designed to highlight and celebrate our people's talent, efforts, and contributions to living Our Purpose

Community involvement initiatives through the Give Back program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteering

Comprehensive health and benefits plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife - i.e. $750 per paramedical annual coverage limits

Access to Manulife Vitality Group Benefits

A Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by Clark Builders with an annual allocation amount of $500 which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.

Ability to select from two benefit plan options (Core or Enhanced) through Manulife

Holistic Wellness Benefits Program including six sick days, as well as access to Inkblot Therapy, a virtual mental health platform.

Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video or phone counseling offered at half the cost

Employer RRSP matching up to 4% annually (max $4,000). This cap will be removed in January 2025.

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with 24 / 7 short term counselling services and wellness services, accessible through Inkblot .

No cost to employee, with access by phone, web or mobile app

Professional Development program; Clark Builders will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completion

On-demand courses for Professional Development available on our Clark Builders University and Turner University platforms

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace i.e. Mosaic ERG, Women's ERG, and Indigenous ERG

Opportunity to connect with coworkers during events like BBQ's, site lunches, family ski night, etc.

Employee Referral Program - earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes 90-day probationary period