Construction site supervisor

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>Languages: English</p><h3>Education</h3><ul><li>Secondary (high) school graduation certificate</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><p>2 years to less than 3 years</p><h3>On the road</h3><p>Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.</p><h3>Work site environment</h3><ul><li>Outdoors</li><li>At heights</li><li>Hot</li><li>Cold/refrigerated</li></ul><h3>Work setting</h3><ul><li>Relocation costs not covered by employer</li><li>Residential</li><li>Commercial facility</li><li>Residential/client\'s home</li></ul><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Read blueprints and drawings</li><li>Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies</li><li>Utilize hand and power tools</li><li>Troubleshoot and locate faults</li><li>Tender and administer contracts</li><li>Supervise staff</li><li>Schedule work</li><li>Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality</li><li>Repair and maintain equipment</li><li>Read blueprint, schemas and drawings</li><li>Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications</li><li>Plan and direct grounds maintenance</li><li>Plan and estimate labour and materials</li><li>Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls</li><li>Monitor progress and cost of work for property owners</li><li>Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations</li><li>Maintain work records and logs</li><li>Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms</li><li>Establish methods to meet work schedules</li><li>Determine layout and installation procedures</li><li>Design and construct low voltage (30 to 750V) multiphase service for single or multimeter installations</li><li>Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work</li><li>Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies</li><li>Write daily basic progress reports</li><li>Hire, supervise and schedule staff</li><li>Requisition materials and supplies</li><li>Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required</li><li>Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems</li><li>Supervise daily activities of floorhands, labourers and helpers</li><li>Schedule events, programs and activities</li><li>Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property</li><li>Repair and service exterior prefabricated products</li><li>Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns</li><li>Install exterior prefabricated products</li><li>Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns</li><li>Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets</li></ul><h3>Supervision</h3><ul><li>5-10 people</li></ul><h3>Experience and specialization</h3><ul><li>Landscape construction</li></ul><h3>Equipment and machinery experience</h3><ul><li>Small engine equipment</li><li>Pick-up truck</li><li>Irrigation pumps and equipment</li><li>Chain saw</li><li>Automated irrigation system</li><li>Skidsteer</li></ul><h3>Equipment, eystems and controls experience</h3><ul><li>Lighting system</li></ul><h3>Area of work experience</h3><ul><li>Irrigation and drainage</li><li>Design</li><li>Snow removal</li></ul><h3>Specialization or experience</h3><ul><li>Green economy sector</li></ul><h3>Additional information</h3><h3>Security and safety</h3><ul><li>Bondable</li><li>Criminal record check</li><li>Driver\'s validity licence check</li></ul><h3>Transportation/travel information</h3><ul><li>Valid driver\'s licence</li><li>Own vehicle</li><li>Own transportation</li><li>Vehicle supplied by employer</li><li>Drive manual transmission vehicle</li></ul><h3>Work conditions and physical capabilities</h3><ul><li>Work under pressure</li><li>Fast-paced environment</li><li>Handling heavy loads</li><li>Physically demanding</li><li>Manual dexterity</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Ability to distinguish between colours</li><li>Combination of sitting, standing, walking</li><li>Standing for extended periods</li><li>Bending, crouching, kneeling</li><li>Large workload</li><li>Tight deadlines</li></ul><h3>Own tools/equipment</h3><ul><li>Steel-toed safety boots</li></ul><h3>Personal suitability</h3><ul><li>Excellent oral communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Flexibility</li><li>Client focus</li><li>Judgement</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><h3>Financial benefits</h3><ul><li>Bonus</li></ul><h3>Other benefits</h3><ul><li>Free parking available</li><li>Other benefits</li></ul></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr