More info about Site Manager

Established and Reputable North East Commercial builder is searching for an experienced site manager.

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain and execute the project plan and schedule, and ensure compliance with budget.
• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities.
• Supervise, direct, coach and train assistant superintendents, coordinators, hourly foreman and hourly staff assigned to project.
• Help create site-specific plans and procedures; ensures the implementation of these procedures on site.
• Ensure all site resources (labour, machinery, materials, subcontractors, etc.) are effectively utilised and monitored in order to achieve efficient and timely completion of the projects.
• Monitor and mitigate additional project costs (i.e. rentals, wasted material etc.) and mitigate whenever possible.
• Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the job-site; adhere to the safety and record-keeping requirements.
• Oversee and assist with the planning and execution of all technical aspects of the job-site.
• Ensure that up-to-date copies of the Occupational Health and Safety Manual, WHMIS book, Traffic Management Plans, and Workers Compensation Act are on-site and available.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meets the project quality standards and design requirements.
• Prior to the commencement of site works, gain an understanding of the relevant project specifications and drawings.
• Obtain necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities, utility owners and owners.
• Resolve and advise senior management of potential problems, work interference’s or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts; anticipate and resolve project issues and schedule difficulties.
• Ensure that relevant information is communicated to crew, members and subcontractors, enabling them to effectively carry out their functions.
• Coordinate/Schedule subcontractors and monitor their progress in order to determine suitability for future work.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience.
• Has been employed with a medium / large prime contractor.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry operations specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to lead, mentor, educate and assess trade performance on the job and aspects of occupational health and safety.
• Experience with scheduling and coordinating contractors.
• Experience applying basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Ability to visualise the entire project and anticipate construct-ability issues and embed solutions in the construction plans and schedules.
• Ability to visualise and create the project schedule’s critical path.
• Experience executing management meetings with trade contractors performing the work and record on a weekly basis.
• Ability to schedule, monitor and forecast resources for optimum efficiency and implement development plans.
• Proficient ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications with special emphasis on commercial projects.