SITE SUPERINTENDENT  

Company Introduction:

Poetry Living has long been a trusted name in the homebuilding industry, with communities across the GTA. From Vaughan to Alliston, Caledon, Markham and Brampton, Poetry Living continues to be a leader in providing exceptional homes and communities to its homeowners. That commitment to quality, innovation and overall service makes a home not just a place to escape the real world, but a place where memories are made. Home is where happiness grows.

The Role:

We are seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our Vaughan based team as a Low-Rise Site Superintendent. This is an opportunity to join a company with extensive construction experience. As a key member of the Poetry Living Low Rise team, you will be committed to ensuring that you monitor every step of the construction process on a job including the site planning stage right up to completion. Travel throughout the GTA will be required.

Here is what you will focus on:

• Ensures complete adherence to Poetry Living Processes, in accordance with Policy and Procedures.
• Accountable for managing the construction of assigned homes from excavating to 30-day warranty service request signoff.
• Monitors all daily trade functions: timeliness, quality of workmanship and completion of work.
• Walk all homes on a daily basis to ensure imperfections are noted, Building Code is adhered to, and Purchasers Options and Extras are complied with. Adheres to procedures as required by the trade Scopes of Work and Poetry Living Quality Standards and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Conducts a detailed frame check on each unit prior to drywall, in accordance with Poetry Living Policy and Procedures, and follows up to ensure the timely completion of any items noted.
• Schedules and conducts homeowner frame walk.
• Responsible for supervising on-site construction staff, including the scheduling of Contractors and Subcontractors, Municipal Inspectors and suppliers on the job.
• Resolves day-to-day problems on the job site, inspecting all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and resolving construction problems.
• Orders and issues site required Purchase Orders with General Site Superintendents approval on all items for quality and quantity of item(s).
• Assists in ordering all materials required to construct houses.
• Continuously trains and mentor’s staff.
• Reinforces and educates the importance of schedule adherence (and assists where trade availability is causing difficulty), unwavering focus on our mission, and safety and quality standards.
• Communicates and coordinates activities with other staff (Site and Head Office) to ensure smooth production operation.
• Schedules and attends all necessary municipal inspections. Assists Inspectors with the completion of the review, and rectifies issues as required.
• Responsible for managing the Production Schedule and updating it within ERP system daily but not less than weekly. Adds comments regarding site changes and improvements as necessary and communicates to Senior staff.
• Ensures all work is being done in a safe manner and enforces all safety standards and laws within positions scope of authority.
• Ensures homes are as clean and aesthetically appealing as possible while under construction.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 7 years residential construction management experience in the new home industry.
• Post-secondary education/community college in a related field (e.g. Construction Management Technology)
• Extensive knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other health and safety regulations.
• Flexible, with the willingness and ability to travel daily to assigned sites and to work at locations across the division
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Clear understanding of architectural plans, contracts, and specifications, as well as construction methods, materials and regulations. Includes knowledge of all trades, their work, staff responsibilities, scheduling and scopes of work.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including the tracking and control of costs and budgets.
• Must be detailed and thorough.
• Ability to train and mentor staff through advanced leadership skills with the ability to delegate as required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, both oral and written. Willing to take responsibility and be held accountable for results.
• Skills in building relationships with a broad network of contacts, including trade partners and suppliers and a strong customer focus.
• Proficient with MS Office software; knowledge of Newstar or other ERP platforms.

What you can expect from us:

• A great work experience.
• A competitive salary and advantageous bonus plan.
• An environment that focuses on Poetry Living’s Core Values; Integrity, Respect, Trust, Honesty, Fairness and Loyalty.
• We promote a collaborative environment where you will be challenged to learn and do. 
• We promote team spirit.
• Industry and project required safety training.
• A focus on safety, health and wellness