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Tuesday, January 6 2009, 3:27AM MST

Superintendent #1364

Company: Flatiron

Job Description

Open Position/Description
 
Flatiron has been awarded the contract to construct the Athabasca River Bridge in Ft. McMurray, Alberta. Flatiron will construct the new steel girder bridge parallel to the existing bridges on Highway 63, running north to south through the center of Ft. McMurray, increasing the capacity from four to nine lanes, as well as a smaller, secant pile-founded bridge to carry Highway 63 traffic over Franklin Avenue. We are seeking a Superintendent for this long-term project.
 
Responsibilities include:
 
planning, scheduling, organizing and directing construction operations;
reading and interpreting blueprints, plans and specifications;
performing site layout;
communicating performance expectations to project personnel;
preparing necessary documentation, reports and other paperwork;
planning, scheduling and organizing activities of crew members and project personnel;
performing related work as required.
 
Qualifications
 
Candidates require a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or five to ten years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. As the position may require operation of various types of construction equipment, candidates must have the ability to drive on-site construction vehicles. Candidates must also have the ability to communicate effectively and accurately. Knowledge and understanding of the general scope of the construction industry is a must, as well as knowledge of layout procedures, and knowledge of the building process through and including punch list completion. This position requires the ability to efficiently use transit, hand-held eye level and grade rod, knowledge of basic staking including offsets, cuts and fills, and knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools.  This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. It sometimes requires climbing, reaching and balancing, may require sitting for extensive periods of time while in vehicle, will occasionally require lifting items weighing up to 100lbs. It requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range. Candidates will be required to work at heights, climb and descend ladders daily, and there will be frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, cold, noise and other conditions common to a construction site.
 
No Third Party Agencies
Contact by third party recruiters/agencies will not be accepted
 
http://www.flatironcorp.com/index.asp

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