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We’re always looking for talented and creative individuals to join our team!
Our people are critically important to the success of RND Construction. We’re committed to ongoing career development and nurturing of our team members.
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About the role
At RND Construction, our Job Site Supervisor/Foreman works on residential projects including custom homes and renovations. They are entrusted with teams and projects for which they are completely responsible. Our Job Site Supervisor/Foreman also ensures all team members involved in the construction project perform safely, efficiently and stay within the timelines and project budget outlined by the company. In addition, our Job Site Supervisor/Foreman coordinates inspections of the work and ensures that it meets local and federal regulations.
Salary
Salary will be determined by experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing project schedules, monitoring the progress of the construction workers in the team, and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available
- Collaborating with Project Coordinators, subcontractors, clients, and other management personnel when determining timelines
- Coordinating deliveries of material and equipment with suppliers and vendors
- Inspecting construction sites regularly to identify and eliminate potential safety hazards
- Scheduling, supervising, and instructing the construction teams as well as subcontractors
- Educating site workers on construction safety regulations and accident protocol
- Maintaining a daily log of construction site operations and identifying any gaps or areas that need to be addressed
- Implementing techniques and strategies that are both efficient and cost-effective
- Other related duties that may be assigned from time to time
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in the construction industry, mainly in residential projects
- Supervisory experience managing a team of construction workers and laborers
- Leadership skills in previous job roles
- Detail-oriented and knowledgeable of building codes and construction safety regulations
- Interpret building plans/drawings/blueprints
- Working knowledge of construction tools and equipment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
About RND Construction
RND Construction and our partners excel at any kind of project. We have made a name for ourselves for our great versatility, whether it’s a simple renovation or custom home; whether it’s a team of contractors and consultants for a condominium; whether it’s a residential home renovation or commercial project.
At RND, we listen. We listen to our clients. We pay close attention to what they want, and we produce it. We love detail and craftsmanship. As a result, we have built a reputation, over more than 30 years, as one of Ottawa’s foremost general contracting firms.
We are committed to careful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, environmentally-gentle construction practices. Owner Roy Nandram was a pioneer and specialist in Green Building long before most people became aware of its importance. Consequently, many prominent local architects, engineers, project managers, designers, and subcontractors have chosen to partner with us.
About the role
At RND Construction, our Construction Project Coordinators/Estimators work on residential projects including custom homes and renovations and are tasked with overseeing multiple projects from beginning to end. They must be familiar with the goals of the project and the responsibilities of all involved parties.
Salary
Salary will be determined by experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, organize, direct, control, and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget
- Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established schedules
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for a stipulated price, design-build, and construction/project management formatted projects
- Provide clearly detailed quantity take-offs
- Organize subcontractors’ quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents, and issue properly documented purchase orders
- Monitor progress, requisition change orders, and identify any potential risks
- Maintain relationships with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and clients
- Ensure site personnel are provided with proper documentation related to project
- Work with and deal with concerns from field personnel
- Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for materials and labour costing
- Formulate cost breakdown from estimates and for project progress
- Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services
- Ensure accurate and timely project closing dates and help supervisors to adjust working schedules to make certain these deadlines are met
- Aid in residential construction sites to ensure compliance with design, project specifications, regulations, and safety codes
- Inform/assist supervisors of the need to order materials as required
- Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects, and equipment problems
- Other related duties that may be assigned from time to time
Skills and Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
- Experience with computers and software applications related to costing, estimating, drawings and scheduling
- Ability to analyze drawings and specifications
- Ability to lead a team by being a good and effective communicator
- Excellence in building rapport and creating a team environment
- Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
- Excellence in planning how each process should be done, how resources are to be acquired, and when the project should be completed
- Ability to determine potential risks while devising proactive ways to solve them
- Excellence in the budgeting of financial resources
- Ability to understand contractual terms and conditions
About RND Construction
RND Construction and our partners excel at any kind of project. We have made a name for ourselves for our great versatility, whether it’s a simple renovation or custom home; whether it’s a team of contractors and consultants for a condominium; whether it’s a residential home renovation or commercial project.
At RND, we listen. We listen to our clients. We pay close attention to what they want, and we produce it. We love detail and craftsmanship. As a result, we have built a reputation, over more than 30 years, as one of Ottawa’s foremost general contracting firms.
We are committed to careful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, environmentally-gentle construction practices. Owner Roy Nandram was a pioneer and specialist in Green Building long before most people became aware of its importance. Consequently, many prominent local architects, engineers, project managers, designers, and subcontractors have chosen to partner with us.
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