General Superintendent

Job Description

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Our client is a world class leader in Renewable Energy and due to growth an exciting opportunity has come up for a General Superintendent to take the lead in the Construction of Wind Farms across Canada. The right candidate will have experience managing self performed work and will be able to work in remote locations, possibly working in construction camps.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing overall leadership direction to multiple projects, or larger complex projects. Manages project safety and enhances customer relationships through providing excellent service. Responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, contractors, and/or craft activities on large, complex projects.


Accountabilities

Leads People

•Manages multiple projects and/or large complex projects, possibly in a remote location
•Coordinates, plans, and supervises assistant superintendents, subcontractors and/or craft activities
•Leads the interview team for the hiring of craft personnel
•Provide proactive and intentional leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site
•Conducts performance reviews of general foremen, superintendents and appropriate team members as required
•Will build strong cross-cultural relationships and influence others internally and externally at all levels of the organization and resolve cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate way
•Will foster strong teamwork orientation and will be a resource for valuing and promoting diversity
•Will be responsible for mentoring and managing team members, time management, and developing client relationships
•Responsible the productivity, safety and quality of Superintendent(s) I & II, Assistant Superintendent(s), Project Engineer(s), Field Engineer(s), up to 350 craft team members, and Subcontractors.

Drives Business Results

•Participates in pre-construction budgeting, scheduling and design
•Reviews and/or creates project schedules and the 3-week look ahead
•Selects formwork systems & equipment
•Implements and understands project administration requirements in conjunction with the Project Manager
•Analyze and resolve work problems, ability to determine work method alternative
•Partner with Project Manager during the construction phase to budget, manage, and forecast the following: craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, & general conditions
•Implement and manage our client’s ZERO Injury Safety Program on the project
•Develops site utilization plan and establishes crew size
•Coordinate plans and specifications with design engineers, clarifying discrepancies
•Maintain liaison with other functions to ensure all required materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule

Develops Talent

•Coaches, Mentors and trains field personnel foremen and assistant superintendents
•Develops leaders through active career sponsorship and providing the right responsibilities and work assignments to cultivate growth
•Supports and encourages team member career learning and development
•Actively seeks self development through seeking feedback, new knowledge and opportunities for personal growth, career learning and development
Champions Customer Service
•Maintains relationships with customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
•Portrays a positive attitude and demonstrates professional customer service skills
•Ensures teams have the resources and support to provide far superior service
•Creates and fosters a project team culture of far superior service to the customer

Builds for the Future

•Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and process redesign
•Achieve consistently outstanding results
•Takes care of and properly uses company resources to ensure perpetuation of the organization for future generations
•Manages site work and logistics efficiently, looking for ways to improve
•Will work according to standard instruction and established procedures
•Develop strategies to address underutilization and/or inclusiveness
•Demonstrated resource for valuing and promoting diversity
Demonstrates Character
•Business operations and project leadership consistent with company Values
•Professional role model exemplifying our code of ethics at all times
•Ensures business operations are consistent with company values
•Promotes a respectful environment for all team members
•Leads and promotes healthy work/life balance
•All other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Basic

•Must be open to change based on diverse input and feedback
•Must possess a baseline knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Inclusiveness
•Ability to adapt communication style to the audience and possess a high degree of active listening skills
•Record of including diverse team members when assigning challenging and high profile assignments
•Ability to build strong cross-cultural relationships
•Must demonstrate emotional intelligence; being aware of the emotions of self and others
•Strong leadership, communication, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills
•Demonstrated resource for valuing and promoting diversity

Essential

•High school diploma
•Four year college degree in one of the following: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent preferred
•Computer skills in Microsoft Office
•Must have 10 years supervision experience and/or 15 years construction experience
•Must be able to handle exposure to dirt, water, noise, and office environment
•Must be able to walk, stand, and sit
•Strong teamwork orientation
•Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
•Detail oriented
•Driver’s license is required
•Must be willing to travel


How to Apply

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com.

Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca.


Company Overview

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


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