Position: |
Site Supervisor |
Location: |
Whistler, BC |
Status: |
Full-time, Permanent |
Position Overview
To assist and support the Project/Branch Manager with the day-to-day management of construction related projects including site visits, customer service, supervision, productivity and quality control. Projects must be completed on-time, on-budget and to established quality standards. Part of the role will involve carpentry work or deficiency repairs on the tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in writing and reviewing scopes of work to ensure accuracy of work as well as labour and materials required for completing the job
- Develop a detailed materials list for assigned projects as per completed scope of work and approved budget
- Assist the Project Manager in developing a flow chart that includes task timelines and project completion date
- Assess damaged properties and use computer aided estimating program (Xactimate) to produce estimates
- Provides a detailed breakdown/analysis to Project Managers to aid in determining the extent of damage and provides estimate
- Liaises with external stakeholders including but not limited to, suppliers, representatives from the insurance company and sub-trades
- Coordinate all materials for delivery or pick up as required
- Assist the Project Manager in developing Request for Proposals, selection of subcontractors, and completion of related documentation
- Supervise and coordinate both production employees and subcontractors, and maintain orderliness, organization and quality control on the job site
- Supervise large loss job sites including all coordination of staff, sub-contractors, engineers, inspectors, etc.
- Update and maintain communications with Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Production teams
- Obtain necessary permits and meet with building inspectors as required
- Provide Project Manager with detailed accounting services for billing process, including progress billings, open items, and necessary supplements
- Complete all necessary project documentation including work authorizations, stage approval sign-offs, and completion certificates
- Obtain signed change orders for all work not on original estimate
- Complete minor deficiencies to acceptable quality standards
- Assist with on site clean-up and debris removal as required
- Respond to emergency calls and follow-through to completion
Ensure all relevant safety standards are followed according to Canstar and WorkSafe BC requirements
Note: These are representative duties and responsibilities but are not all encompassing and may change from time to time
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- 4-5 years of hands-on experience in construction and carpentry
- Experience working with a variety of structures (residential, commercial, institutional)
- Experience working in the insurance restoration industry is considered beneficial
- Valid BC driver’s license with a satisfactory driver abstract.
- Previous project management experience is an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to complete carpentry duties
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to use Xactimate; complete checklist, diagrams, and take photos for its use
- Good working knowledge of working with construction related machinery, equipment, chemical applications, practices and mechanical devices
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Organizational, negotiation and supervisory skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Intermediate typing and MS Office experience
Working Conditions
- This position primarily reports out of the Whistler office but also travels along the Sea-to-Sky Highway and to job sites within the Lower Mainland area
- There is a considerable amount of driving required
- Shifts vary but usually are from 8:00am to 4:30pm less a half hour unpaid lunch break
- Overtime is required on a periodic basis.
- This position does have a component of on-call shifts
Whistler, BC