Construction Project Superintendent

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

The primary objective of this position is to provide support to the project management team and coordinate daily road construction activities on various residential / commercial projects in Edmonton and surrounding area.  This position may require complete oversight of aspects of the project scope or coordination of various smaller projects as determined by the project requirements/ Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Aid in the pursuit of projects through the bid process. This may include aiding the writing of proposals, drafting schedules and liaising with subcontractors.
• Assist the estimation team on quantity take offs, schedule review or other estimating tasks as required.
• Review subcontractor scopes and pricing as needed.
• In conjunction with the project manager and estimating team, prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates based on efficient construction practices, and using the most competitive and reliable subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist in the project kick off phase including leading required scope preplanning, contact submissions, scheduling, safety plans, eco plans and quality plans.
• Ensure an understanding of project scope requirements.
• Verify contract documents and blueprints for accuracy ahead of internal and external distribution.
• Assist the project manager on ensuring safety and legislative requirements are completed ahead of construction.
• Manage Subcontractors within your assigned project scope. Outline expectations, scheduling information and track productions within the project area assigned to you.
• Responsible for all safety and environmental aspects on projects and at worksites in accordance with current OH&S and environmental regulations. Promote Lafarge’s safety culture.
• Project coordination including attending site meetings, identifying and pricing work extra to the contract, coordinating and scheduling the project with the customer, invoicing, collections, and resolving any disputes involving the customer and any other third parties.
• Collaborate with the project team including overseeing project coordinators and project support staff.
• Verify job site quantities. This is done either through internal survey, external survey or plan take offs.
• Assist the Project Manager with monthly progress invoices, reporting monthly accruals and review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Monitor project costs and financial reports. Provide feedback to operations and estimating departments.
• Direct liaison with customers, consultants and owners. Ensure that client satisfaction has been achieved.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure cash collections and other accounting targets are being achieved.
• Ensure project close out items are completed including documentation hand overs and post constitution inspections are completed and approved.
• Complete project reviews and provide management a close out review upon season or project completion.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years project management or construction experience in similar role preferred.
• Experience managing projects valued $10 million and above.
• Moderate understanding of construction accounting.
• Experience managing a project team including coordinators, project superintendents and project support staff.
• Computer literate.
• Understanding of Microsoft excel, Microsoft project, Bluebeam and Bid2Win estimating software.
• Strong understanding of road construction and all components including paving, sub-grade, gravel base course, concrete construction and related subcontractor operations.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.