Mechanical Superintendent

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Ganotec. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You with be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. 

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position ourselves towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful. 

Location

This role is for our projects in Eastern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Daily planning of foreman and crew activities
• Assists in the coordination and planning of projects in a particular construction area
• Oversees all operations relating to a specific discipline/segment of work
• Directs discipline craft supervisors on site
• Performs daily inspections of work performed
• Provides job safety training and awareness for personnel
• Establishes budgetary guidelines for the job, and ensures that cost control measures are being followed
• Establishes quality standards of all jobs, and ensures that all quality assurance and company standards are being met
   

Qualifications

• 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Mechanical Superintendent/Leadership capacity  (preferably for infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment plants, etc.).
• Ability to oversee multiple disciplines such as (steel, piping, mechanical)
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs. 
• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise. 
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
• Fluency in French (written and verbal) is required 
• Working knowledge of English (written and verbal) is considered an asset, as mobility between Canadian provinces is required. Courses may be offered as required. #LI-IS1