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
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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