Foreman / Superintendents - Red Seal Carpenters
- Iqaluit, NU
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Fly In, Fly Out PositionOn behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Carpenter in Iqaluit, Nunavut. This is 5 weeks on 2 weeks off rotation. Superintendents are responsible for managing a specific project site, while the foremen will be responsible for leading the crew.The successful candidate for this position will be a self-starter who take initiative and does what work needs to be done. They will also possess the ability to work productively, efficiently and effectively under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.As a Superintendent, you will be responsible for:
- Purchasing materials locally and remotely
- Getting materials to job sites from yard and shop
- Coordinating deliveries of material and equipment with suppliers and vendors
- Attendance tracking
- Coordinating work and making sure it is done on time
- Coordinating for workers for jobs
- Making sure workers are working safely.
- Coordinating subcontractors for minor work
- Creating schedules for workers and subcontractors
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Preparing expense reports outlining cost estimates for suppliers, material, labour and other related costs
- Collaborating with Project Managers, clients and other management personnel when determining budgets and timelines
- Maintaining a daily log of jobs and identifying any gaps or areas that need to be addressed
- Implementing techniques and strategies that are both efficient and cost-effective
- Minimum of five years of construction experience
- Self-motivated with ability to assume responsibility and to interface with the team and represent the company and team in a professional manner
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and empower employees. In addition, must be a strong communicator and be able to take the initiative to function without day-to-day guidance.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong judgment skills including able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Inuktitut considered an asset.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Will be exposed to winter temperature extremes in a harsh climate when temperature drop in excess of -50C. The successful candidate will be required to work both outdoors and indoors.
- The successful candidate will be required to work a shift rotational schedule. This is a fly in fly out position.
- Infrastructure, offices and housing for the Government of Nunavut.
- Commercial projects.
- Social housing projects.
- Individual houses.
- Industrial-use spaces.
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