ABOUT TURNER CONSTRUCTION:
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees, and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.
Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes—schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world. Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.
Canadian Presence – Vancouver:
Our local team consists of 150 highly dedicated professionals, whose unique experience includes projects in various market sectors, including but not limited to commercial buildings and interiors, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and government. We are proud to have been awarded one of BC's 2023 Top 100 Employers, and to have representation on the 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction list.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Turner Construction, located in Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Superintendent for the Self-Perform Operations (SPO) team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, forecasting, leading, directing, and coordinating the work of SPO staff, subcontractors, and suppliers. You will ensure that the execution of work aligns with the contracted scope, maintaining safety, schedule sequence, quality standards, and production planning. Additionally, you will supervise trade labor within your area of responsibility.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Sequence work to meet project schedule and estimated productivity; communicate with project super to incorporate Self Perform Operations (SPO) activities, durations, and flow into project schedule.Establish production requirements with Foreman and measure results weekly.Plan, communicate, and implement performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and trade employee staffing levels.Oversee work of assigned trades to promote coordinated project operations.Resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, and equipment schedule.Develop and implement SPO safety plan in compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.Supervise and develop trade forepersons; provide input on or completing performance appraisals.Investigate, communicate, and resolve field issues with owners and architects/engineers.Manage monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices and subcontractor payment applications.Manage installation of work in compliance with approved contract documents.Ensure accuracy of take-off work and manage procurement of materials.Assist in bidding work to review productivity and approach for executing the work.Perform constructability reviews.Utilize lean construction methods such as Last Planner System (LPS).Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands of this job require the employee to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and navigate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities needed include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role also involves using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, sitting, talking, hearing (e.g., bells, whistles), standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
The work environment involves regular on-site presence at construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise levels in these environments range from moderate to very loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.