Tunneling Superintendent Job

Employer: Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.
Position: Tunneling Superintendent
Vacancies: 2
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Address: 745 Danforth Ave, Unit 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4J 1L4.
Hours of Work: 50 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: As per collective agreement.
Salary: $59.14 / hour as per collective agreement
Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Tunneling Superintendent” in the email subject line.

Duties:
• Plan, organize, direct, control, and contribute to the development of construction plans and projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget
• Develop and implement quality control programs and oversee the approval of daily production records and reporting on work progress, which includes:
o Record and report of violations or disciplinary actions;
o Project specific forms/inspections/tracking as required.;
o Ensure work completed meets quality standards;
o Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
o Approving field log each day and ensuring submittal of field log for each Foreman is completed daily; and
o Reviewing field log with the Project manager/Leads to ensure accuracy of phase codes and reported items.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and monitor progress against established schedules
• Hires, coordinates and supervises the work of subordinate foremen by assisting them in solving problems encountered in work projects.
• Direct Foremen on productivity issues and monitor the work performance, working with the Foreman and crews to overcome challenges.
• Manage Foremen and hold them accountable for their responsibilities in administration and quality control. Assist the Foreman to translate drawings, specifications and work requirements into a prioritized work plan.
• Supervision of tunnel logistics and optimize the interface between shaft and tunnel crew. Supervision of works related to the extension of supply pipes, and ventilation ducts. Responsible for proper installation/ extension of emergency walkway within the tunnel. Maintaining the specified illumination within the tunnel according to the contractual levels.
• Provide guidance, coach and train the team members in all tunnel specific related activities (excavation, support, pre-support and ground improvement) as required.
• Represent the company in contract negotiations and revision with suppliers
• Promote, lead and execute a Safety-First culture for all employees, sub-contractors and consultants in compliance with Site Specific Safety Plan and provincial occupational health and safety legislation.
• Promote safety in all activities and engage in safe work plan development, hazard assessments, FLRAs and mentorship with crew.
• Provide guidance to team members by leading safety meetings and inspections.
• Work with the Deputy Tunnel Manager/ Construction Manager to prepare and submit construction project budget estimates and identify equipment and labor resource requirements, and to periodically reassess daily goals to meet forecasted production, schedules and budgets.
• Support an inclusive employee relationship culture and is accountable for adherence to policies that ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Build and maintain a strong functional team through instruction, training, coaching and team building.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and keeping all escape routes clear within the TBM, tunnel and shaft bottom.

Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree or extensive experience in the construction industry is required
• 5+ years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent is required
• 2 – 3 years of experience with Tunnel Boring Machine operations
• 2 – 3 years of experience in tunneling with concrete segment lining, 6.0 m. diameter
• Experience utilizing SEM/NATM techniques in shafts and tunnel with shotcrete support
• Completed MOL’s basic supervisory safety awareness training is required
• Familiarity with OSHA
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills