Site Superintendent

Rohit Group


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Edmonton, Alberta
Contract type: Full time
The Site Superintendent plays a critical role in managing on-site operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. They act as the primary on-site leader, coordinating teams, subcontractors, and inspections while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and building codes. With a strong focus on organization and problem-solving, they oversee project progress, address challenges, and keep stakeholders informed. This role requires excellent leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Job Duties

Site Safety & Hazard Management

  • Conduct thorough site inspections to identify potential hazards, assess risk levels, and proactively mitigate dangers.
  • Organize the site for efficient workflow, including access points, storage areas, and safety zones.
  • Maintain and update a hazard assessment report, documenting risks, their severity, and corrective measures taken.
  • Lead regular safety meetings with workers and subcontractors to ensure awareness of site-specific hazards and precautions.
  • Investigate incidents by documenting details, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and protocols, coordinating with subcontractors and site teams to ensure full compliance.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Perform detailed inspections at all project stages to verify work quality, adherence to specifications, and early issue detection.
  • Ensure all materials, tools, and work align with project requirements, local building codes, and industry standards.
  • Identify quality issues, document deficiencies, and coordinate timely corrective actions to prevent project delays.
  • Oversee final walkthroughs, ensuring zero missing items at PPI and maintaining a maximum of six deficiencies per project.
  • Work closely with internal and external inspectors to meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary approvals.

Budget & Resource Management

  • Track and verify expenses, ensuring subcontractor and supplier invoices match agreed terms, completed work, and budget allocations.
  • Monitor material usage to reduce waste, prevent shortages or excess inventory, and optimize procurement strategies.
  • Assign labor and equipment efficiently, balancing workload distribution while minimizing unnecessary overtime and delays.
  • Compare actual costs against the project budget, flagging variances early and adjusting allocations to maintain cost control.
  • Coordinate with procurement teams to schedule material deliveries in sync with project timelines, avoiding workflow disruptions.

Construction Progress & Reporting

  • Provide regular updates to project and construction managers, detailing progress, budget status, and any emerging risks.
  • Identify and document potential delays, budget overruns, or unexpected site challenges, ensuring proactive resolution.
  • Review and approve all the pre-construction documents provided through Buildbase before any project start dates.
  • Maintain accurate records of labor hours, material usage, and site conditions to support cost tracking and decision-making.
  • Participate in weekly construction meetings to discuss milestones, address concerns, and align expectations with key stakeholders.
  • Ensure all necessary permits, certifications, and inspections are completed and approved before project handover.
  • Walk all units 3 times per week to evaluate progress and ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
  • Ensure that at PPI the quality of each unit is up to the company standards.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

  • Train and mentor site teams in construction best practices, ensuring alignment with project requirements and safety standards.
  • Provide consistent performance feedback, holding workers accountable for quality, efficiency, and adherence to expectations.
  • Help identify and develop high-potential employees for leadership roles, supporting career growth within the company.
  • Manage workforce allocation effectively, balancing staffing needs across projects while accommodating turnover and demand.

EDUCATION

Beneficial

  • Journeyman in Plumbing
  • Journeyman in Electricial
  • Journeyman in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
  • Apprentice in Carpentry

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Required

  • Prov Driver's License

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