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Longboard is currently recruiting for the following position:

Looking for full-time ambitious and eager CARPENTERS or APPRENTICES willing to travel. There’s room for growth and promotion with this position. Please apply to or fax resumé to 403-912-5410.

We are looking for a SUPERINTENDENT to help us get the job done in a quality, safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. If you think you have what it takes click here to view the job description.

Are you well organized, knowledgeable in commercial construction, and great with people? We have a vacancy for a PROJECT COORDINATOR in our Airdrie office. Click here for more information

Job Title: Superintendent

Location: Airdrie, Alberta
Posting date: October 18, 2010

Longboard Construction Inc. is a general contracting firm providing professional construction and management services for new commercial buildings, tenant improvements and renovation projects across western Canada. We are currently looking for a contract-based superintendent. This position involves travel.

Reports to:

Partners of Longboard Construction Inc.

Works Directly with:

Clients, Subtrades, and Fellow Employees of Longboard Construction Inc.

Role Summary:

To Plan, Organize, Direct and Control aspects of construction projects in such a way to meet company objectives of cost, quality, safety, and time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning
- Participates in the pre-job planning process.
- Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the field operations of Longboard
  Construction Inc.
- Oversees planning and use of company resources (equipment and materials).
- Assures the planning process is followed.
- Coordinates and Plans with the Project Manager primarily and the Client when appropriate.
Organizing
- Oversees the organization of the field.
- Sees that administration of the jobs is effective and efficient.
- Sees that the field is well organized and well equipped.
- Makes recommendations for organizational changes.
- Helps with Client demands, such as access, cleanliness, and/or storage space...
Directing
- Troubleshoots difficult construction problems.
- Establishes ways to motivate and keep personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and service
  providers’ morale high.
- Reviews subordinate’s work ethic and skills/abilities periodically and makes recommendations
  for improvements and wage adjustments.
- Gives direction to subordinates effectively.
Controlling
- Oversees that construction cost targets are met.
- Helps establish strategies and action plans to perform within the budget.
- Establishes action plans and oversees such plans as to achieve construction objectives and
  corporate goals.
- Ensures job cost feedback is furnished to subordinates.
- Knowledgeable of the terms and conditions of each construction project contract and ensure
  work is aligned with such contracts.
- Oversees project work schedules and makes sure that they are updated and report to Project
  Managers.

Minimum Requirements:

Demonstrated leadership skills and experience

Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation)

Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving abilities

Experience in the commercial construction industry an asset

Strong computer skills and knowledge with Microsoft Office, and the Mac operating system

Must be able to read and understand construction drawings

Post-secondary education in relation to project management

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please respond by sending your resumé via email to:

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Job Title: Project Coordinator