Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Site Superintendent and working alongside a growing site team, the Assistant Superintendent is accountable for the overall construction activities within the established design, budget and scheduling guidelines. This work will include taking the project through from framing to finishes and occupancy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys dealing with a diverse group of individuals and is looking to advance their careers with one of BC's most respected and proven developers.

Challenges

- Diverse groups of stakeholders with different personalities

- Tight and sometimes non-negotiable deadlines

What We Are Looking For

- A thorough understanding of the entire wood-frame construction process

- Communicate priorities with conviction and candor

- Results oriented mindset

- Dedication to a protected work environment

- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills

- Strong work ethic and an interest in multi-family residential developments

- Proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors and external consultants

Key Accountabilities and Supporting Tasks

Health and Safety

- Promote a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel on site, monitor safety performance

- Assist with managing the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with Zenterra standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.

Project Management

- Plan, schedule, organize, direct and control construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget

- Maintain constant communications with senior management, consultants, inspectors, and all applicable officials related to the ongoing construction of the project





- Ensure all work is performed by contractors and suppliers to contract documents (including drawings, specifications, and contract scopes of work)

- Review all project plans, specifications, applicable documentation and report any omissions or discrepancies directly to the Construction Manager

- Prepare, review and maintain the construction schedule and ensure that all contractors and suppliers comply with the critical dates they are required to meet

Site Management

- Assume overall responsibility for on-site construction activities and oversee day-to-day field activities

- Assume direct responsibility to ensure the quality of construction, products and finishing meet Zenterra’s standards

- Supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff

- Take full responsibility to ensure that all Municipal inspections, professional inspections, occupancy permits, and possession dates have been achieved to the satisfaction of the Director of Construction

Job Requirements

Must-have:

- Minimum 5 years experience in the construction industry working on 4 to 6 storey wood frame apartment projects

- Proven experience leading and directing all field personnel

Nice-to-have:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or diploma in Construction Technology

- Previous experience with Procore

- Post secondary education in construction management, building science, civil engineering, architectural technology or similar field

Other Requirements

All successful applicants must also undergo pre-employment background checks. Any offers extended to the successful candidate will be contingent on satisfactory results of the background checks. A copy of the Company’s Background Check Policy will be provided to successful candidates upon request.

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📌 Site Superintendent (Surrey)
🏢 Zenterra Developments
📍 Surrey