E Construction | Underground Superintendent

Overview

10130 – 21 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6P 1W7 Telephone: . E Construction, a division of NPA, is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

The Superintendent is key in ensuring the safe and efficient planning, execution and completion of a project or multiple job sites to the required specifications. This role will be a leader and will oversee the day-to-day successes and concerns that may arise on the job site.

• Ensure sufficient deployment and productivity of work crews.
• Engage in open communication with Project Managers, Operations Managers and Division Managers and report any issues which could affect project plans.
• Allocate resources where appropriate to achieve project safety, schedule, cost, scope, and quality objectives.
• Place orders and track the timely delivery of asphalt and aggregates for company operated and third-party plants.
• Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, equipment and utilize corrective action to keep the project on time and on budget.
• Ensure payment in full for the contract price, including all accumulative charges and credits.
• Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials.
• Plan work in an efficient and effective order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner.
• Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met.
• Oversee the performance of all sub-contractors, ensuring that work is completed on time.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.

• Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members, and notifying employees of rain days, prior to the start of the work.
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead, and direct crews.
• Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee related matters.
• Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations, and resignations.
• Handle and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns.
• Liaise with the Human Resource department on a variety of employee related issues, including recruitment, employee development, benefits, training, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy, as necessary.

• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Participate as a team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Class 5 Drivers License required
• Minimum 10 years experience within the road construction industry
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably as Superintendent
• Knowledge of road construction materials, processes and industry requirements

• Out of town travel may be required. Accommodations and/ or LOA is provided in most situations.
• Overtime as required.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat…