Job Description

The Opportunity: Karwood is an award-winning builder that has helped Canadians realize their dream of homeownership for more than 25 years. Karwood has built its reputation on delivering the highest quality product, satisfied customers, and stands out as an industry leader in product development and protection of the environment. Karwood continues its expansion and has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Construction Project Superintendent looking to grow in their career. The successful applicant shares the Karwood values of quality work, outstanding customer service and demonstrates a track record of being able to maintain confidentiality, while performing at a high level in an entrepreneurial, results-driven, and community-minded organization. Note: Salary to be discussed and negotiated during the hiring process depending on experience and skills. Purpose:

• CPS position is project specific.

CPS oversees Commercial project construction and all project functions on a daily basis, including responsibility for onsite Karwood staff, suppliers, sub-trades and authorities having jurisdiction. The CPS will be responsible to play a priority role in delivery of a project that will result in client satisfaction, while maintaining a pre-set budget and schedule, and promoting the good name of Karwood Contract Ltd. in assuring that a project is defect free and any and all warranty issues are serviced as per direction by the Regional Commercial Project Manager. Manager:

• Regional Commercial Project Manager (RCPM)

Direct Reports:

• Carpenters
• Labourers
• Other on-site Karwood labour force

Requirements and Duties: The following tasks to be completed by the CPS on all projects without the direct direction of the Regional Commercial Project Manager. Other duties as directed by the Commercial Project Manager.

• All management and planning required to finish the project on schedule
• All management and planning to finish the project on budget
• Meet all trades before work begins to ensure specifications and quality are understood and met
• Monitor all ongoing work for adherence to plans, codes and quality
• Conduct QA checks on all completed work
• Prepare project schedule from schedule templates
• Update schedules daily
• Lead regular scheduled site meetings with trades and consultants
• Coordinate activities required to complete project with ALL Karwood staff
• Coordinate activities required to complete project with ALL trades and inspectors
• Problem solve any issues that arise on site
• Obtain approval for corrections of issues with back office staff (eg. Commercial Technical Coordinator (CTC), Design Center Coordinator, Regional Commercial Project Manager)
• Liaise with all authorities having jurisdiction
• Maintain all project information in Co Construct and BIM360
• Direct activities of the CTC needed to complete project
• Report all drawing deficiencies to CTC.
• Review building and municipal code requirements for all project work
• Provide direction and instruction to on site staff (eg Labourer and Carpenter)
• Approve payroll for all on site staff
• Code all invoices for processing by accounting
• Complete warranty work on all projects that were managed
• Schedule all trades for warranty
• Inspect same day all work completed under warranty
• Know and understand all elements of Tarion Warranty (where applicable)
• Determine warranty backcharges for Accounting
• Maintain sites in a clean and tidy condition at all times
• Find and procure trades to complete work on time and on budget when necessary
• Support CPM and procurement staff in project procurement
• Support CPM in developing project budget
• Ensure site safety is maintained and documented
• Maintain and ensure compliance with Karwood Safety Manual
• Maintain site tools trailer and ensure it is always fully stocked
• Maintain all tools and equipment in a good safe working condition
• Conduct client walkthroughs during construction and document in Co Construct
• Liaise with Karwood Design Center and Design teams during construction
• Follow all Karwood procedures and workflows
• Notify CPM of any important project issues
• Document all Quality Assurance inspections
• Inform accounting of any necessary back charges for sub trades
• Work with accounting to approve weekly progress draws
• Work with accounting and CPM to approve project job costs
• Ensure project is locked and secured on a daily basis
• Ensure safe entry into the project at all times
• Ensure site is safe and secure during extreme weather or other events
• Ensure emergency issues are handled immediately upon notification
• Daily photographs of project construction and save in Co Construct
• Daily marketing photographs saved for clients in Co Construct

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience in coordinating and supervising commercial projects and mid rise apartment buildings.
• Extensive knowledge of project management in commercial construction.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documentation
• Ability to communicate fluently in english
• Ability to see the big picture and move forward with positive actions.
• Strong work management to provide oversight and guidance to all direct reports and trades.
• Strong ability to coach and motivate.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to inspire.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Multi tasking ability
• Excellent Planning and organizing skills
• Good knowledge of related buildings codes and ability to research new items
• Familiar with all construction materials and assembly procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Personal adherence to model Our Karwood culture (How we do things)

Working Conditions:

• Site work/ with some on-site office work
• Contact and meetings as required with Karwood staff and outside trades.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $1.00-$2.00 per year Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• project management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-01-18