General Superintendent

General Superintendent

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Regional Director, Saskatchewan the General Superintendent is responsible for managing the overall planning, coordination and control of the project while focusing on the client's requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project.

This position will be based on remote construction sites in Saskatchewan.

What You Will Be Working On

Construction Management

• Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating major industrial projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
• Participate in development and submitting construction project budget estimates.
• Liaise with engineers, clients, suppliers, subcontractors and others working on the project.
• Build an inclusive culture of high safety and production performance from establishing trust and relationships with both the team and client.
• Align construction crews and supervisors with adequate daily work instructions to direct reports.
• Ensure all internal processes and/or client business processes are communicated and followed by the appropriate level of supervision.
• Work with the Project Leads to review and prepare needs assessments of equipment and materials and requisition required items.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine construction plans. Identify and rectify any issues or questions pertaining to the documents.
• Evaluate/solve constructability and planning issues.
• Implement, develop and ensure the safety program is followed on site.
• Ensure personnel are working according to the main project schedule.
• Prepare progress survey and reporting to Project Director detailing current project status.
• Ensure proper progressing from area of command is relayed to Project Controls.
• Lead daily planning meetings with Superintendents, Construction Planner and Discipline Planners to ensure the plan is on target.
• Experience with the process of AWP which brings construction professionals into planning from the start to facilitate the early development of detailed CWPs (Construction Work Packages) that will ultimately guide the field activities.

Employee and Talent Management

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of direct reports.
• Coach and develop direct reports and employees on site.
• Recruitment of field supervisory staff.
• Partner with Human Resources to align people strategies to business objectives.
• Conduct direct reports performance review plans and assessments.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field.
• Collaborative leader who can work within inter divisional teams, joint venture partnerships and advanced contracting models such as IPD, Alliance and Progressive Design Builds.
• 10+ years with large industrial projects in excess of 50+ million dollars.
• 10+ years' construction experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, process, electrical and instrumentation self perform scope of work.
• Excellent budgeting, costing and scheduling skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office and Project Management Systems.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees and external sub-trades.
• Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges.
• Works within tight deadlines and prioritizes of work to achieve them.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through speaking to groups of employees on site, and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including clients, management, and site employees.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.