Site superintendents oversee the construction process and are responsible for overall construction activities within the established design, budget and scheduling guidelines. This can include planning and scheduling, organizing, directing and controlling activities on the construction site.
Ensure all tasks completed safely. Get crew to believe in and implement safety system.
- Communicate with all team members. Ask PM about contract conditions.
- Monitor foremen and crews to ensure work is completed on budget, on schedule, and done right first time.
- Assist with booking subs as required.
- Review drawings.
- When assigned to 1-2 sites, know those drawings in detail. When supervising 3-4 sites, ensure foremen know the drawings in detail and are communicating about any upcoming challenges.
- Create work plans/direct foreman how to undertake work, review any plans from the foreman, adjust as required. - Identify in advance particular challenges that will come up and work with the project team to resolve.
- Assign crew and equipment to sites.
- Plan ahead full duration of project with PM and FM, but particular emphasis on next 1-2 months.
- Hire, dismiss, train, monitor, and mentor crews and foremen. Write up if required.
- First point of contact for FM when dealing with field/crew issues.
- Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, and clients as required.
- Stay up to date with PM on any contractual issues and/or communications/messages that have gone out to engineers/clients.
- Respond to Project Manager / Estimator requests for feedback on productions for bids, work plans, etc.
- Ensure sites are ready for progress inspections and final inspections.
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Nozzleman
Matcon is actively seeking Nozzlemen who are experienced in all aspects of Shoring and Shotcrete construction. Having good leadership skills, the ability to help direct the work of others and make quick decisions are necessary when stepping into this role. Nozzlemen should have a good understanding of how a shotcrete pump works and be able to give clear signals to the operator. A Nozzlemen's work is physically challenging, so it is required that you are fit and can manage the demands of the job.
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Driller
Matcon is actively seeking Drillers who are experienced in all aspects of construction. It is extremely important to work closely with the foreman and crew, as well as preform routine inspections and pre-trips to ensure the equipment is well cared for. Safety should be a great concern in this position, as other heavy equipment work is done in close proximity. Drilling work can be physically demanding, you will need the ability to carry 50lbs, stand for long periods of time and the ability to withstand all weather conditions.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
As a Heavy Equipment Operator it is crucial to be meticulous at your work. Staying updated on certifications and training, working safely, and meeting project deadlines should always be the top priority. Operators should also be well adapted to all types of adverse conditions such as extreme weather, project schedules, congested work spaces, etc.
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Grademan
Matcon is looking for Grademen who are proficient in their use of survey instruments to establish correct grade for construction projects with the ability to read plans. Must be mathematically inclined to accurately complete many functions of the job.
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Pipe Layer
Pipe Layers main responsibilities are to help the foreman and crew to align, position, and install pipe in accordance with project specifications. Once the pipe has been properly installed, the Pipe Layer should help the operator ensure back fill and compaction around pipe is done efficiently for the positioning and support of the installed pipe. Pipe Layers should be comfortable in confined spaces, always work safely around utilities, promote a safe work environment adhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in daily safety meetings.
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