Keller Foundations Ltd, has built a solid reputation throughout Canada as an industry leader in providing innovative, comprehensive, Ground Engineering solutions.  We take pride in providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. Keller offers a challenging and rewarding business atmosphere to those who value teamwork, integrity, and diversity. We actively encourage our employees to contribute their diverse strengths to the team. We recognize the individual needs of our staff while supporting and assisting them to reach their full potential.

We are currently seeking a Superintendent to join our team in Vancouver, BC.

Provides on-site supervision of personnel, equipment, and material deliveries.  Assist with scheduling, project planning, staging of equipment, personnel staffing needs and implementation of quality control plans and safety programs.  Attends all job site meetings and provides general field direction to on site crews, including subcontractors if applicable, during all phases of construction.  Assists the Project Manager to ensure the project is delivered to the client safely, on time and within budget.

Essential Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.

Project Support and Initial Planning

• Reviews and understands project and contract requirements.

• Assist in performing pre/post bid as well as daily job site inspections. Responsible for monitoring our working platform throughout our project.
• Prepares and submits daily field log reports.
• Alerts the Project Manager of potential project impacts relating to resource management, crew make-up/size, schedule restraints, etc.
• Responsible for material procurement and delivery. Inspects material for compliance.
• Ensures equipment is operating safely and is properly maintained daily.
• Ensures work is in compliance with contract requirements, and project plans and specifications.
• Attends all job site meetings.
• Oversees all manpower for field activities.
• Assist with hiring, firing, coaching, and training of crew personnel.
• Understands and effectively communicates to each crew member their assignments to ensure that the tasks are performed efficiently.
• Submits field timecards.
• Monitors subcontractor work progress.
• Responsible for keeping truck and/or containers clean and organized with the appropriate inventory to support the work at hand.
• Optimizes and successfully manages production efficiency and quality standards to increase production and reduce material usage for each project assigned.

Change Management

• Works with Project Manager, Project Engineer, and/or Field Engineer to track and log any changes to the project; identifies changes that need to be escalated.
• Collects necessary documentation to identify and determine impact of potential contract changes, disputes, and claims.

Financial Management

• Analyzes targets and goals based on actual production work to determine if schedule or crew adjustments are needed.
• Collaborates with Project Manager on procurement and delivery timelines.
• Tracks production quantities and any potential change order work. 

Safety and Quality Assurance

• Ensures crews and subcontractor personnel (if applicable) are in compliance with all Keller, OSHA, and client or owner-specified safety requirements.
• In the event of a safety incident, works in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy.
• Logs all quality nonconformance issues and works with management for resolution.
• Exercises stop work authority for safety and quality issues.
• Conducts daily safety meetings with crews and discusses job hazard analysis.
• Collects and reviews equipment inspection sheets. 

Background Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Experience)

• Minimum 10 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with 5 years industry experience.
• Experience with various drilling techniques and ground improvement methods.
• 30 Hour OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Rigging and Signaling certified.
• Good computer skills using MS word, excel and outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent time management, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interface with clients.
• Must be willing to travel frequently and for extended periods of time.

Compensation: $101,000 - $141,000 annually

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