Job Description

Construction Superintendent

Saint John, New Brunswick
AM - 17853

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with Fundy Harbour Group to recruit a Construction Superintendent to join their growing team based in Saint John, New Brunswick.

The Fundy Harbour Group of Companies is a locally owned, dynamic, and growing enterprise that is committed to the prosperity of Saint John. With in-house property management, construction, and development expertise, our client is a full-service real estate group, well-positioned to deliver large-scale complex construction projects. Through unparalleled attention to detail, Fundy Harbour Group has a proven track record of success in commercial, retail, residential, and mixed-use development projects, including the transformative Crescent Valley revitalization through the construction of Vimy Estates and the acquisition and redevelopment of the City Hall building in Uptown Saint John. Most notably, our client is leading the acclaimed Fundy Quay Waterfront Project, a five-building mixed-use development comprised of over 600 housing units, which will transform the Saint John Waterfront, bringing new life to a historic area of the city.

Role Description:
As the Construction Superintendent, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fundy Quay construction site. Ensuring work is completed safely and consistent with project specifications, you will lead and direct all on-site activities, including site security, manpower, and logistics. As a seasoned construction leader, you will establish effective, safe, and efficient on-site work methods while mentoring the construction team on best practices.

By joining Fundy Harbour Group, you will work for a community-focused organization that is truly passionate about the growth of Saint John and its people. This is an exciting time at Fundy Harbour Group as they grow and build on their in-house expertise as Fundy Quay gets underway. Lastly, our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that the project is built according to the approved plan, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that all content is current;
• Prepare, drive and manage the construction schedule in conjunction with the internal project team and subcontractors, ensuring that site activities, completion dates and milestones are met;
• Lead OH&S and Environmental initiatives, promoting HS&E standards, policies, procedures, acts and regulations and ensuring they are being followed by everyone on site;
• Create and monitor weekly \xe2\x80\x9clook-ahead\xe2\x80\x9d schedules;
• Maintain a daily log of construction site operations, identifying any gaps or areas that need to be addressed;
• Problem-solve and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity;
• Provide people leadership through establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with site staff and subcontractors to promote positive morale;
• Ensuring that orientations, toolbox talks, safety meetings and training is being conducted and documented as necessary.

Your Qualifications:
As the ideal candidate, you have demonstrated success in a similar role as a Senior Superintendent, leading large-scale multi-unit residential, institutional or commercial construction projects from start to completion. You are an organized, safety-focused problem solver, with an eye for detail. More importantly, you take great pride in the quality of your work and have a strong desire to contribute to the growth and development of the city of Saint John.

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years\' of demonstrated, progressive experience as a Superintendent, ideally in multi-unit residential, commercial or institutional construction;
• Gold Seal Certification would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated safety leadership, promoting safety standards, policies, procedures, acts and regulations and ensuring they are being followed by everyone on site;
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate construction issues in complex situations and create solutions;
• Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with clients, consultants, trades, and internal employees;
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills;
• Working knowledge of Procore and other construction technology platforms;
• Comprehensive understanding of local, provincial, and federal construction regulations and building codes.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d below.

For more information contact Austin McLennan, Senior Consultant, at 902-424-1103 and amclennan@kbrs.ca or Kyle Armstrong, Recruitment Specialist at 902-334-7488 and karmstrong@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Austin or Kyle know.

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