Construction Supervisor

Overview

The Construction Supervisor will oversee and manage assigned construction projects including grading, grinding, as well as asphalt and concrete works, aiming to maximize profitability, uphold safety standards, and ensure customer satisfaction in alignment with organizational objectives. This role offers a full-time, salaried position that is year-round.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in pre-construction meetings alongside the Construction Manager and Estimator to review project handoff documents, contract details, estimates, site conditions, client needs, and environmental considerations. Assess and confirm the availability of resources for the project.
• Develop an actionable project plan and schedule collaboratively with the Construction Manager to guarantee efficient and safe contract execution, overseeing manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and transportation on both short- and long-term bases.
• Lead job start-up procedures enforcing traffic protection plans and ensuring all safety protocols are maintained at the site.
• Handle project administrative duties, including verifying the accuracy and completeness of daily inspection reports and timesheets related to the project, as well as ensuring proper submission of material and equipment receipts with corresponding documentation.
• Supervise the workforce to enhance productivity while maintaining quality standards and promoting safety.
• Monitor daily project expenses and quantities, identify alternative construction methods to reduce costs, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Provide daily quantity reports to the Field Coordinators, Construction Manager, or Estimator.
• Encourage employee skill advancement, foster teamwork, motivate staff, maintain open communication channels, and evaluate completed jobs for improvement opportunities.
• Train newcomers and junior supervisors and estimators, imparting valuable project execution and bidding knowledge.
• Ensure accurate billing by measuring completed work, reviewing job cost statements, and conducting project close-out discussions with the Construction Manager.
• Manage winter snow-removal operations, coordinating multiple shifts as required during the season.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated prior experience specifically in road construction projects is required.
• Post-secondary education or relevant training in an engineering discipline is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, planning, and scheduling methodologies.
• Familiarity with construction regulations and technical specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends based on project needs.
• Must hold a valid Ontario G driver’s license and provide a clean driver’s abstract to operate company vehicles.

Compensation and Additional Information

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000.

Applicants should note that only candidates shortlisted for consideration will be contacted. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request throughout all selection stages.