Job Type: Full Time

Construction Manager (Bridges)

Surespan Structures Ltd, located at 3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan

BC, V9L6P2 has a permanent and fulltime job for a Construction Manager (Bridges) position.

 

Duties

 

• Travel to various project sites in Canada (excluding  NWT and Nunavut)

• Spend weeks away on different bridge building construction sites in remote

areas of British Columbia or other areas

• Must be capable of taking ownership and leading bridge building construction

crews including foreman.

• This position requires management of all bridge building construction

from tender project inception to completion.

• Assisting in the selection of field site personnel.

• Planning and implementing construction mean/methods,

schedules, productivity innovations, site logistics.

•      Monitoring cost control and job costing, quantity reporting, forecasting, productivity.

•      On-site co-ordination of manpower, materials and equipment.

•      Developing, monitoring and executing the project construction plan and schedule.

•      Supervising, mentoring, coaching and training field personnel.

•      Project close-out, responsible for final inspections, deficiencies, warranty work and site demobilization.

•      Prepare and submit construction project budget estimating.

•      Develop and implement quality control programs.

·      Implement and maintain safety work procedures on site

·      Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to Operations Manager and CEO

clients.

 

Abilities

·      Be able to perform the duties listed above

·      Have exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.

 

 

Requirements

·      Project Superintendents with bridgebuilding experience

 

Compensation

·      $110 000- $140 000 per annum

·      Live out allowance

·      Medical and dental benefits

·      LOA of CAD 65 per day when accommodation is provided and CAD 145 when accommodation is not provided

 

How to Apply

Please send the following to nelis.vdheever@surespan.com

·      Resume 

  • Three references confirming your experience to meet the requirements above – we will call 3 references that should be previous employers, unless you have not work for 3 employers
  • A motivation letter in which you explain why you are capable to do the work
  • Answer the following questions:

o   This type of bridge has cables?

o   What type of bridge is known for its long, uninterrupted spans and is often used for crossing wide bodies of water?

o   A bridge that is shaped as an upward convex and that has a curved arch to manage the vertical loads is called a ….?

o   What type of bridge has a horizontal beam supported at each side by piers.

o   What type of bridge is meant by the joining of various relatively small structural members into some interconnected triangles ?

o   What are the components of the sub structure?

o   What is an alternative name for a Steel Deck Portable bridge?

o   Complete the missing step of the installation – Footing, piles, Pile Cap Beam, ……, Grider?

 

 

The method of applying is to test if you can follow instructions. If you do not follow these instructions and apply in the prescribed manner your application will not be considered.

 

 

Carpenter

 

Company: NHL Construction Ltd

Location: 14461 71 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2L2, and various locations in the Lower Mainland

Job Title: Carpenter

Number of Vacancies: 5

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full-time, permanent position (30-40 hours per week). Overtime paid at 1.5 times after 40 hours per week.

Wage: $35 per hour

 

ABOUT US

NHL Construction Ltd is a leading construction company based in Surrey, BC, specializing in residential and commercial projects throughout the Lower Mainland. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering projects that meet the highest standards. Our team of skilled professionals works collaboratively to ensure each project is completed on time and within budget. Join us and be a part of a company where your skills and experience are valued and rewarded.

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

  • Two weeks of paid vacation annually

  • Five paid sick days

  • Comprehensive training and potential for growth

 

JOB REQUIREMENT

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience. Relevant trade certifications are an asset.

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in carpentry

  • Language: English

 

JOB DUTIES

  • Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to understand project specifications.

  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials.

  • Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring, and erect walls and roof systems.

  • Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, moldings, and hardware.

  • Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools.

  • Prepare estimates of labor and material costs.

  • Schedule and coordinate work on sites.

  • Maintain, repair, and renovate wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants, and other establishments.

  • Inspect and replace damaged frameworks or other structures and fixtures.

  • Use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machines to complete tasks.

  • Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.

  • Collaborate with other construction professionals.

 

Work Setting: Construction, both residential and commercial

 

Work Conditions

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Combination of sitting, standing, and walking

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Physically demanding tasks

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can apply directly through this job site or via the following methods:

  • Email: nhlconstructltd@gmail.com

  • Mail: 14461 71 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2L2

 

Preferred Candidates

We encourage applications from Canadian Natives, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous people, youth, asylum seekers, and new immigrants.