Our client, an infrastructure contractor, has an opening for a Superintendent to join their civil & infrastructure team in Vancouver, BC, or Toronto, ON. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $160k to $200k, depending on experience. Outpost Recruitment is partnering with our client on this full-time, permanent role.The Role of Superintendent:Provide leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project.Apply project-specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes with all employees and trade partners.Proactively ensure project materials are supplied and compliant with our quality program.Establish and manage on-site manpower requirements.Lead, mentor, and support the onsite team through a hands-on approach.Collaborate with trade partners and consultants.Develop and manage the construction schedule to meet project deadlines and milestones.Utilize problem-solving skills to recommend innovative methods for increased effectiveness and efficiency.Coordinate with the Project Manager on site start-up details, including scheduling.Represent the project professionally during coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders.Ensure workforce training is current and up-to-date.Manage delivery and receipt of materials on site according to policy.Ensure construction aligns with plans, specifications, shop drawings, and building codes.Maintain accurate construction site inventory in collaboration with the logistics team.Organize and manage construction site documentation.Celebrate project milestones and participate in project wrap-up processes.Experience and Requirements:8-10 years of experience in civil and infrastructure construction.Experience in constructing elevated guideways is required.Construction-related certification, diploma, or degree.Proven success in project delivery and team collaboration.Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, safety, scheduling, quality, and cost control.Ability to identify issues quickly, analyze causes, and lead teams to solutions.Passion for developing and executing project schedules.Proficiency with scheduling software and computer skills.Market knowledge.Ideal Candidate:Only candidates authorized to work in Canada will be considered. Please highlight relevant experience, project overviews, and project scale ($) in your resume. Benefits include a comprehensive package, 4 weeks' vacation, monthly transit pass, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Commercial Director to join their Major Projects team. Salary $250,000 - $3000,000 plus benefits. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.Client focus - Deliver on our promise:You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.As Commercial Director you will maintain pipelines of projects and leads, through business development, client relationship management, negotiation and bidding.You will be responsible for business growth and market positioning through sales and/or growth of accounts or relationships.Direct and lead the project throughout the lifecycle of all contracts/projects, and ensure that there are effective and efficient commercial policies, procedures, and best practices in place to establish and maintain that function.Provide guidance and leadership in the development of procurement documents and contracting structures and oversee and develop strategies for contract negotiations and governance and to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.Lead the development and implementation of appropriate commercial management plans and strategies to maximize funding opportunities and related value, while minimizing risk to client.Commercial Director will lead a commercial team and interface with technical team members and other stakeholders for the development and successful implementation of commercial strategies.Identify emerging commercial hot topics, issues, and risks, report contractual claims, and lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes.Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence, lessons learned and continuous improvement.Undertake commercial activities as required to support the project with respect to commercial management of advanced works, target price, actual costs management, and mobilization and integration. Set up and manage target cost contracts.Undertake an assessment of the development phase and early works and recommend appropriate changes to processes and resources with the aim of controlling costs and delivering value for money.Together with the development phase lead and, with assigned individuals, undertake an assessment of spend to-date and review outturn of development phase and implement controls to provide certainty of cost.Assess the status of the current cost plans and implement changes to provide a more robust cost plan that provides a clear understanding of the total cost. This will be a progressive refinement and will be done with the contractor and utilization of internal information.Initiate dialogue to create a collaborative, transparent and constructive relationship with the contractors to enable a more mutually beneficial environment with aims to challenge target cost for the contractor and drive value for money for client.Review existing processes and procedures and assess their viability to provide controls and information during the life of the target cost implementation period. This includes taking a lifecycle view of the target price process, identifying gaps, and providing ideas and documentation to ensure a robust end-to-end process.Building capability within team by sharing skills, knowledge and experience, and embedding within group the tools developed to leave a legacy of best practice, including process documents, guidance material and outputs from lessons learned exercises.Lead the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect groups commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.Integrity - Always do the right thing:As Commercial Director , you will ensure that operations are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the company values.Create opportunity - For our people to excel:You will mentor, coach, and develop large teams with senior direct reports, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledgeYou will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.As Commercial Director, you need to have:Completion of a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Contract/Construction Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Graduate level degree is an asset.Demonstrated experience in a public transportation development, construction environment with experience and measured success in the application of commercial management methodology. Construction experience in the transportation industry and/or public sector is an asset.Experience having developed / structured, procured, negotiated and/or administered complex contracts is required.Detailed understanding of different procurement strategies and project delivery models (traditional, NEC, Alliance, P3, and collaborative)International Transit experience and particularly western transit experience is preferred. Expert knowledge of transit-related risks across construction, design, engineering and/or commercial management.Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedentsKnowledge of regulatory, legislation, building codes, legal, and financial issues involved in developing public transportation systems. Knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.As Commercial Director, you’ll also have:Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.Comprehensive Bidding and business development experience.Strong commercial and financial acumen.Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working onIdeal Candidate:• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be consideredPlease clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Leading cost, project management, risk advisory, and software firm has an immediate opening for several Associate Directors within the Cost Planning division in Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver.1 x Associate Director, with infrastructure experience such as highways, bridges, and rail. Salary: $140k - $180k1 x Senior Cost Consultant, with infrastructure experience such as highways, bridges, and rail. Salary: $120k - $140kOutpost Recruitment is excited to collaborate with our client on this full-time, permanent role. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end service delivery and act as the key, day-to-day client interface, ensuring client objectives are met through delivering value-added services. You may be a highly experienced Senior Cost Consultant with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience seeking the next step, or currently in an Associate Director role and looking to join a thriving consultancy.Objectives:Lead a cost management team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality estimates to clientsDevelop new business opportunities with existing and new clientsIdentify and act upon cross-selling opportunitiesLead proposals for new work or variations for existing projectsAttend networking events and promotional opportunitiesManage staff, including recruitment and performance reviewsOversee financial management, tracking margins, and fee/resource forecastsProduce real estate estimates in the CIQS elemental format, from class D to class AEducation/Qualifications:Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and estimatingRecognized university degreeCertification in professional organizations (CIQS/RICS)Ability to obtain Canadian government security clearance (reliability level)Proficient in producing real estate estimates in the CIQS elemental formatExperience in quality assurance for estimatesCompensation:Dependent on experience and education. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.Ideal Candidate:Only exceptional overseas Estimator candidates requiring sponsorship will be considered. Please highlight relevant work experience, project overviews, and project scale ($) in your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading general contractor is looking for a Superintendent to join their civil & infrastructure team in Toronto. This full-time, permanent position requires a leader with extensive experience in construction, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and mentor a large team. Competitive salary and a great benefits package are offered, including vacation and training opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading mechanical engineering firm in Vancouver seeks a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee projects ranging from $50m to $250m. The role involves a blend of project management and engineering tasks, ensuring client satisfaction, while supporting junior design staff. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment with competitive compensation and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Une entreprise de construction en pleine croissance recherche un Superintendent expérimenté pour gérer des projets commerciaux et résidentiels au Canada. Le candidat idéal devra posséder au moins 6 ans d'expérience dans un rôle de supervision, avec une compréhension solide des pratiques de sécurité et des projets à grande échelle. Le poste propose un salaire compétitif, des avantages, et la possibilité de faire partie d'une équipe dynamique. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading recruitment firm is partnering with a prominent infrastructure contractor seeking a Superintendent to oversee civil projects in Toronto. This full-time position involves extensive leadership in safety management, project execution, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in civil construction and a relevant degree or certification. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive package, and additional perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr
General contractor seeking experienced Superintendent with local experience for construction phase of commercial, residential and institutional projects. Ideal candidate will have experience on projects up to $100m, will be a self-starter and able to work off their own initiative. Salary range is $130,000 - $180,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.Job Summary of SuperintendentYou're a Superintendent with field operations experience working in multi-disciplinary commercial and residential construction projects. You will be responsible for enforcing company and project policies, they are the main client interface, and ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors. This position works closely with the executive team and provides leadership in field operations. For you, safety and quality are a priority and you are able to effectively delegate work to field staff, contractors, and subcontractors.Responsibilities of SuperintendentComply with and effectively implement company Safety Program to ensure safety and environmental standards are met or exceededEnsure project construction is completed in compliance with the construction schedule, control budget and contract documentsExecute work in accordance with Contract documents, sub-contracts/agreements, plans, specifications and shop drawings including coordination and execution of changes to the workResponsible for temporary worker hiring decisions in conjunction with Project Manager and direct, manage and promote productivity of employees on the job site (including trade contractors, suppliers, assistants and hourly employees) required to construct the project in accordance with the contracts, plans and specificationsPrepare the weekly production schedules and look aheadEnsure appropriate action is taken in cases where contracts, plans and specifications are inadequate or contravene good building practice in conjunction with Project ManagerReview and enforce the trade contracts, scopes of work for discrepancies with project requirementsReview drawings for dimensional errors, construction detailing, constructability, economy and long-term durability in conjunction with the Project ManagerReview the budget and the underlying estimate to understand what assumptions were made and what conditions have been set in conjunction with the Project ManagerCoordinate inspections with civic authority and other authorities with jurisdiction for routine and occupancy-related inspectionsAttend, chair and document regularly scheduled trade meetings; maintain liaison with client and architect contacts to facilitate construction activities in accordance with Safety Program and Quality Management ProgramWork collaboratively and conduct effective meetings with other departments, project staff, owners, architects, subcontractors, sharing knowledge and experience to meet the client's objectives efficiently and effectivelyMay be responsible in overseeing one or more teams/projects that are at multiple sites or large complex projects; fostering strong teamwork orientationGood ability to manage schedules, costs, pre-construction, subcontractors and invoicingBe an integral part of a growing company and make a great position for themselves in a busy market, with the ability to make good money along the way.Requirements of Superintendent6+ years of construction experience as a Superintendent or similar direct supervisory roleCombination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification / education programWorking knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processesSolid understanding of current construction practicesAbility to guide safe work practices in a high pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budgetWorking knowledge of construction documents, contracts, costs, and budgetsWorking knowledge of scheduling and project managementAbility to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders needs, and identify solutionsCapable of identifying constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and scheduleSkilled at promoting teamwork with project team and stakeholdersStrong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to use Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with scheduling softwarePost-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, or Construction ManagementRed Seal Carpenter (Journeyman) Certificate a strong assetGold Seal accreditation an assetBenefits:Accommodation or allowance for an agreed period (for someone from out of town)Bonus scheme on each project the person is managingHealth and dental insurance.Phone laptop etc.Ideal Candidate:Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Commercial Director (Rail) to join their Major Projects team in Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON and Hamilton, ON locations. Salary $225,000-275,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role. Commercial Director (Rail) Overview Reporting to the Vice President, Project Controls, the Commercial Director is responsible for the overall commercial management of a major Project or group of Projects. The Commercial Director (Rail) manages the commercial and project control functions of the project including procurement, subcontract administration, main contract administration, change and claims management, cost control and schedule. The Commercial Director (Rail) has the ability to operate and manage at the executive level of the Project structure in a PPP/PFI environment delivering a major building or civil engineering project. Essential functions and responsibilities include: Commercial Director (Rail) will manage Commercial and Project Control matters of major projects including, Change Management, Procurement, Prime Contract management, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Scheduling and Risk management Develop and enforce commercial/project controls policies, processes and procedures Advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution Provide commercial and contractual advice and reports to Executives and Project Managers Lead all claims and change management with respect to clients and subcontractors Leadership, training and development of commercial/project controls staff Commercial Director (Rail) will input into bid phases including commercial review and risk analysis of contracts Represent the company, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functions Commercial management of designers and the design process Other duties and responsibilities Position is part of the executive team on a major Design Build Project or within the Corporate head office (with regular travel) overseeing the Commercial aspects of multiple projects. Knowledge and Skills of Commercial Director (Rail) Commercial Director (Rail) will hold a degree in Law or equivalent 5+ Quantity Surveying experience on construction projects Several years’ experience as a claims consultant on major construction projects Several years’ experience representing companies in adjudication, mediation and commercial negotiations 10+ experience working on rail, airport or major transportation projects Able to command the respect of Executives and JV Partners on commercial matters Several year’s claims management/dispute resolution experience on major projects of a complex nature, in the Transportation and Civil Engineering sector Thorough knowledge of contract language, change management and legal requirements of contracts Several years’ experience developing and implementing strategies for risk and opportunity management Ability to liaise/co-ordinate internal and external legal counsel and experts Excellent written and oral communication skills required Compensation and benefits Health benefits, such as prescription drug, medical services, dental and vision, and emergency out-of-country coverage Employee and family wellness tools, as offered through our Employee Assistance Program Vacation and other paid and unpaid leaves of absence programs Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and subsidies Eligible for Short Term Incentives Eligible for annual salary increases Comprehensive relocation package covered by employer Vehicle allowance plus gas card Ideal Candidate: Only exceptional overseas candidates will be considered for employer sponsorship. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client, a leading general contractor has an opening for a Superintendent to join their civil & infrastructure team in Vancouver BC and Toronto ON. Competitive salary: $130k - $180k depending on experience. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.The Role of Superintendent:Leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the projectApply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the projectUse your proactive approach to determine project materials are supplied and in compliance with our first-class Quality ProgramEstablish and identify on-site manpower requirementsTake a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring and walking with our team on site to support the project teamCollaborate with our trade partners and consultantsDevelop and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team ensuring that completion dates and milestones are metSuperintendent will put problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivityCollaborate with the Project Manager for all construction site start-up details including the scheduleBe a role model during coordination meeting with our clients and associated representativesStay on top of workforce training for the site team and ensure all training is up to dateActively receive delivered materials on site according to policyEnsure that the project is built according to the approved plan, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that all content is currentBe a keeper of construction site inventory and work with our Logistics team to ensure accuracyKeep construction site documentation organizedCelebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.Experience and Requirements:Superintendent will have 8-10 years’ experience in the civil and infrastructure construction industryA construction related certificate, diploma or degreeExperience on projects such as bridge & waste water treatment plant, an assetA proven track record of project success and team collaborationStrong knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, quality and cost controlThe ability to quickly identify problematic situations, identify possible causes, produce effective solutions and collaboratively lead a large team to successful completionA passion to develop, maintain and execute the project scheduleGood computer skills and previous experience with scheduling softwareKnowledge of the market.Ideal Candidate:Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.Great benefits package, 4 weeks' vacation, monthly public transit pass, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours and more #J-18808-Ljbffr
