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Position - Senior Superintendent Location - Scarborough Shackleton Duke Ltd are pleased to announce, that in conjunction with our client, a leading General Contractor based in Ontario, we are currently looking to hire a Senior Superintendent to join there team in the GTA. The right individual would posses experience in - concrete base and wooden frame built structures, which would include projects such as Retirement Homes Multi Family, Hotels & Motels They truly believe in a relaxed approach to construction with an emphasise a "team" atmosphere from management and all staff to constantly deliver multi range of projects. Their staff full competent Professionals, both on-site and back at the office, have accumulated extensive experience in all disciplines of construction and apply it to the job on hand. With a combination of career-minded industry professionals that have decades of experience in the construction industry to new recruits that are apprenticing under the supervision of seasoned project managers, the whole team delivers the highest quality work and professionalism to your project. Superintendent Performance Objectives Manages all facets of construction including communication with Owners, Consultants and Subtrades Supervises all subtrades, suppliers and on site personnel to ensure work is being done in accordance with their scope of work Attends to complex or unique issues which may arise internally or externally Superintendent Role and Responsibilities Responsible for onsite construction plan including schedule and logistics Works in conjunction with construction site safety personnel to keep site safe and in an orderly state to meet or exceed WorkSafe BC regulations Reviews all Construction Subtrade scopes of work in order to gain a firm understanding of work to be performed Reviews all RFI’s and SI’s in a timely manner and communicates any issues or changes to those involved Reviews and understands shop drawings In conjunction with construction project team, maintains and drives the schedule with a focus on work sequence ensuring milestones and deadlines are being met Ensures project materials are ordered and supplied Conducts daily site inspections to ensure work is being done in accordance with building and safety regulations and that quality standards are maintained Ensures that project is being built in accordance with plans, specifications and shop drawings Completes and submits daily Superintendent Reports Works with Project Manager and Subtrades to ensure project is progressing within budget Communicates with Project Manager on a daily basis regarding any concerns, issues or conflicts Reviews additional work by Subtrades/Suppliers with Project Manager prior to authorization Coordinates site inspections with Consultants and municipal authorities including final Occupancy Inspections Conducts weekly Subtrade meetings to monitor progress and address any concerns Maintains a good working relationship and open communication with Owner, subtrades, suppliers, site personnel and fellow employees Qualifications Minimum of 8 years’ experience in commercial and residential construction with experience in concrete base and wooden frame built structures which would include, Retirement Homes Multi Family Hotels, Motels and Mid rise College or Trade qualifications in a construction related field Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Projects Excellent organizational, planning, communication and time management skills Ability to work well with others and be efficient in problem solving and conflict resolution Good attention to detail and creative problem solving ability Job Type: Full-time Salary: $(Apply online only)K base + travel Job Type: Full-time

Shackleton Duke are very happy to announce, that with our client we are looking to recruit 1/2 Service Sales/Estimator – for offices in Hamilton (Stoney Creek) and Cambridge, Ontario. This position is a new position for the company after increased sales and production within the roofing division and a fantastic start to 2018. Our client is a leading building envelope & roofing contractor, with branches all across Canada and the United States. Offering a very competitive compensation and benefits package, and striving to have a family work environment, stability, the opportunity to advance your career, and much, much more. The position encompasses 3 roles Sales, Service and Estimating for project as roof replacement, repair, service maintenance etc. within ICI and looking to increase their presence in the School Board, and Industrial sectors across South East Ontario Are you ready to experience and be part of: Work for one of Canada's Best Managed Companies Rewarding, challenging, fast-paced work in an excellent environment Be part of a dynamic team while using your innovation and creativity daily Develop life skills by learning and growing both personally and professionally Be part of a company that offers career advancement opportunities Employee and Family Assistance Program offered to all employees and their families Excellent benefits program including; Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and RRSP matching Position Profile: This position will be based out of our Hamilton (Stoney Creek) and Cambridge Branches, reporting to the Service Managers. The position of “Service Sales/Estimator” is a skilled role, in which the Service Sales/Estimator works out how much it is going to cost to supply products and services in order to complete the repairs needed. This position works closely with the Service Manager in order to keep up to date with all ongoing change to jobs in the field. Due to the fact that this is a service job you will be required to respond to multiple requests and prioritize accordingly. Responsibilities of the Service Sales/Estimator Include: Understand and prepare takeoffs/estimates for assigned jobs Attending pre-tender site meetings to prepare an accurate estimate Understand the client’s wants and needs. Give him/her what they want, only offer suggestions or alterations when asked to or deemed required Prepare quotations and tenders. Stay current on Addendums and drawing revisions before time of tender. Tenders to be checked before closing. Be aware and informed of all new materials or techniques in your field by attending material manufacturer’s seminars, trade shows, etc. Follow-up on your quotes and tenders and confirm the outcome Review all contracts and accepted quotations. Review with the department Manager for final approval Write up work orders completely and in a concise and timely manner so to assist scheduling and purchasing of materials at the best prices. Prepare materials order sheets for jobs Maintain and grow ongoing business relationships through direct and frequent communication. Initiating & developing relationships with key decision makers in all serviceable markets. Develop good working relationships with current clients to ensure full quality and satisfaction Coordinating own efforts with national and local Business Development. Develop new clients; maintain and grow ongoing business relationships through direct and frequent communication. Identifying and sourcing out prospective clients from various sectors to achieving business targets. Generate leads for new business Remote interactions and presentations / demos. Supporting corporate initiatives and business development objectives. Traveling and supporting both the Hamilton and Cambridge Branch Skills/Qualifications of the Service Sales/Estimator Include: Minimum 5 years’ experience in roof-related estimating Previous experience in sales in the ICI, Industrial, Educational Construction is required Field installation or service work experience is preferred Solid construction knowledge base with emphasis on Building Envelope Design is required Excellent time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build strong relationships Strong negotiation and sales skills Strong communication and organizational skills Experienced in using computer programs specific to this role (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, On-Screen Take-Off) Willing to travel between Cambridge and Hamilton branches and surrounding area, more than 70% of time Additional Role Information: *Please note: This position will be responsible for the Service Sales/Estimating for our Cambridge and Hamilton (Stoney Creek) branches. The qualified candidate must be willing to travel to both branches and surrounding areas frequently

Position - Senior & Multiple Assistant Superintendents Location - Toronto Shackleton Duke Ltd are pleased to announce, that in conjunction with our client a leading Developer/Owner based in Ontario, we are currently looking to hire Senior & Multiple Assistant Superintendents to join there team in the GTA. The right individuals would posses experience in - Concrete base, Structural Steel, RC Frame, Building Envelope & Glazing built structures, which would include projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Resi, Condo & Underground Parking - ALL NEW BUILD spread out over 7 aches. They truly believe in a relaxed approach to construction with an emphasise a "team" atmosphere from management and all staff to constantly deliver on a MULTI BILLION DOLLAR - multi range of projects. Ideally you will come from a Developer (Self performing) who can operate at Lead for Developer or GC, work closely with affiliated Developers and GC's and Subs Their staff full competent Professionals, both on-site and back at the office, have accumulated extensive experience in all disciplines of construction and apply it to the job on hand. With a combination of career-minded industry professionals that have decades of experience in the construction industry to new recruits that are apprenticing under the supervision of seasoned project managers, the whole team delivers the highest quality work and professionalism to your project. Superintendent Performance Objectives Manages all facets of construction including communication with Owners, Developers. General Contractors Consultants and Sub-trades Supervises all sub-trades, suppliers and on site personnel to ensure work is being done in accordance with their scope of work Attends to complex or unique issues which may arise internally or externally Superintendent Role and Responsibilities Responsible for onsite construction plan including schedule and logistics Works in conjunction with construction site safety personnel to keep site safe and in an orderly state to meet or exceed WorkSafe regulations Reviews all General Contractors, Construction Sub-trade scopes of work in order to gain a firm understanding of work to be performed Reviews all RFI’s and SI’s in a timely manner and communicates any issues or changes to those involved Reviews and understands shop drawings In conjunction with construction project team, maintains and drives the schedule with a focus on work sequence ensuring milestones and deadlines are being met Ensures project materials are ordered and supplied Conducts daily site inspections to ensure work is being done in accordance with building and safety regulations and that quality standards are maintained Ensures that project is being built in accordance with plans, specifications and shop drawings Completes and submits daily Superintendent Reports Works with Project Manager and Sub-trades to ensure project is progressing within budget Communicates with Project Manager on a daily basis regarding any concerns, issues or conflicts Reviews additional work by Sub-trades/Suppliers with Project Manager prior to authorization Coordinates site inspections with Consultants and municipal authorities including final Occupancy Inspections Conducts weekly Sub-trade meetings to monitor progress and address any concerns Maintains a good working relationship and open communication with Owner, sub-trades, suppliers, site personnel and fellow employees Qualifications Minimum of 10 for Senior and 4 for the Assistant Supers years’ experience on Concrete base, Structural Steel, RC Frame, Building Envelope & Glazing built structures, which would include projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Resi, Condo & Underground Parking College or Trade qualifications in a construction related field Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Projects Excellent organizational, planning, communication and time management skills Ability to work well with others and be efficient in problem solving and conflict resolution Good attention to detail and creative problem solving ability

Our client is an experienced General Contractor involved in major infrastructure work including: • Bridge construction and rehabilitation • Tunnel Structures • Rail • Road work • Water treatment and sewer systems • Other major infrastructure work They are in need of a Superintendent through growth and project wins. With projects throughout Ontario and also offering out of town work (rotational) Municipal and private works Must come from a GC or local Specialist Contractor. Must have experience start to finish projects, concrete and concrete slabs build bridges, Curbs, highways $2 - $60 MILLION. Most important is MTO, (UNDERSTANDING MTO PROCESSES STRUCTURE, PERMIT GAIN ETC) STRUCTURES, BRIDGES AND HIGHWAYS. Heavy Civils & Structures Site Superintendent – Our client a leading heavy civils and structures main contractor is currently recruiting for a Site Superintendent to add to the team in Ontario. The project is a involves looking after all Heavy, Civils, Structures, Bridge (new build & rehab), Highways and MTO projects. Under the general direction of the Site Project Manager, the Structures Superintendent will plan, schedule and manage day-to-day site operations the construction and/or repair of heavy civil engineering projects such as Heavy, Civils, Structures, Bridge ( new build & rehab), Tunnelling, Highways and MTO and additional Structures including the supervision of all direct labour and sub contractors. The Structures Superintendent is responsible to ensure that the Project works are safely completed on schedule in compliance with the contract requirements as well as the project budget. All work must be performed efficiently, and completed to highest standards of quality and workmanship. The IDEAL candidate wil have MTO build project experience and good connections and an understanding of how MTO project work in the region. Responsibilities • Establish and monitor construction work schedules including “look ahead” schedules.• Coordinate all subcontractors, arrange and attend subcontractors’ coordination meetings.• Provide information and direction to the Project Coordinators in the administration of the contract as it relates to: customer relations; RFIs, Scope of works, extra works orders, issue logs, NCRs, deficiencies, administrative distribution, commissioning, as built documentation and close out documents.• Mobilize and direct the assigned resources in order to safely and effectively achieve project completion.• Keep and maintain the daily site diary and appropriate records to fulfill the requirements of the contract and provide detailed history of site events and history.• Maintain overall inventory and proactively manage the control of all materials, and equipment assigned to the Project and ensure calibration and safety maintenance records are current.• Prepare reports as per project procedures manual and requirements of the contract.• Ensure all works meet contract document requirements and meet or exceed federal, provincial and municipal laws and standards.• Allocate work to and supervise the activities of assistant superintendent and foreman assigned to the project.• Conduct direct reporting of employee performance plans and assessments, supervise and train employees, take corrective action as required.• Ensure compliance with all Federal, Provincial and local laws, particularly applicable Occupational Health & Safety Acts / Construction Safety Act regulations and environmental requirements.• Keep the Construction Manager/ Project Manager informed of significant developments.• Assists in bid processes if and as required.• Such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Understands and can follow requirements to meet safety, quality, environmental, schedule and budget requirements of the project.• Excellent communication skills.• Ability to understand and work with engineering and technical drawings as well as Project Schedules Experience/Qualifications Trades or Degree/Diploma Educated• A minimum of 7 years of experience.• Experience in a similar role on major civil engineering design-build projects. Job Type: Full-time Required education: • Bachelor's, P.Eng Required experience: • Structures, Heavy Civils, Structures, Bridge ( new build & rehab), Tunneling, Highways and MTO

Our client is in need of a Construction Project Manager due to consistent growth and project wins. With projects throughout Ontario and also offering out of town work (rotational) Municipal and private works Must come from a GC or local Specialist Contractor. Must have experience start to finish projects, concrete and concrete slabs build bridges, Curbs, highways $2 - $60 MILLION. Most important is MTO, (UNDERSTANDING MTO PROCESSES STRUCTURE, PERMIT GAIN ETC) STRUCTURES, BRIDGES AND HIGHWAYS. As a member of the Infrastructure team you will provide leadership, insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure the successful execution of various infrastructure projects, such as: Bridges, MTO, Highways and interchanges & Structures. The Construction Project Manager for them is the most important position in project delivery. As Construction Project Manager you report to the VP and you are in chard of all projects all at different levels and look after all the PM's. Pivotal position fro delivery on time & budget Currently seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to complement Infrastructure and Civils team They will play a lead role in the delivery of detailed design assignments primarily for public sector clients. Due to expanding business opportunities in Ontario and elsewhere within the company, this position offers significant potential for growth in the areas of technical / professional development and project management. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for: • Managing multi-disciplinary project team; • Preparing and managing project budgets, work plans and schedules; • May include directing some construction administration projects where included with our detailed design assignments; • Communicating with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and the public; • Overseeing complex evaluations of planning and design alternatives; • Preparing correspondence, reports and proposals; • Staff development and mentoring; and • Identifying and securing consulting opportunities. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (P.Eng.) • 15 years of experience in the engineering industry specifically related to planning and design of transportation infrastructure with a broad base of project experience. • Skills and experience at a Senior Level commensurate with experience in the transportation design engineering field preferably with experience on MTO projects. • Experience in the detailed design and construction of MTO, Bridges. Highways. • Experience in the design of municipal roadway & Bridge projects and/or PPP will be an asset. • Experience with AutoCAD and highway design software (e.g. InRoads) will be an asset. • Demonstrated ability as a project manager of multi-disciplinary project teams. • Experience with business development and proposal preparation. • Excellent communication, writing and client relations skills are essential

Our client is a General Contractor in ICI Projects and a leader in the construction industry. They focus on pre-construction; construction, including design build, construction management and general contracting; and facilities management.  SALARY $80 - $140 K + PACKAGE MUST HAVE'S DEGREE/DIPLOMA PMP 10 YEARS AS A PM - OUR CLIENT WILL NOT LOOK AT ANY LESS. ICI PROJECTS MUST BE LOCAL TO ONTARIO AS NEEDS GOOD RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL TRADES, PERMIT AWARDS/WINS MULTIPLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROJECT VALUES $50 - 140 MILLION SWEET SPOT WOULD $35 MILLION Position: - Senior Project Manager Location: - Ontario, Vaughan Ontario. INTRO Our client is recognized as one of Eastern Canada’s leading construction companies. Specializing in the institutional, commercial, industrial (ICI) sectors. Together, we are actively looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to join their team in Vaughan Ontario. We are looking for a highly dynamic Project manager and you must hold a Degree and preferably PMP Certified. Have a minimum of circa 20 years industry experience with A MINIMUM OF 10 years as a Project Manager, offering full project life cycle delivery, a "can do" attitude, proven track record in delivery of multiple projects with multi-million dollar values. EXPERIENCE NEEDED: You will need to be experienced in: • ICI projects, Ideally - High Rise, Mixed Use, Office projects, Commercial, Institutional, Historical & Restoration • Estimated and managed numerous Design and Build/Civil jobs.. • Experienced in having communicated with job owners and various suppliers locally and internationally on a regular basis • Also, proven experience in Design, Planning, Budgets, Cost, Contracts, Change and variations would also be advantageous. ROLE OBJECTIVES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide overall management, administration and technical direction for projects. Enforce company and project policies, maintain client interface, and ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Develop new business opportunities through a particular client. Perform all functions and responsibilities in consonance with the clients’ values and beliefs. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: • Plan a construction project and prepare a construction schedule in conjunction with the Project Team. Prepare updates in accordance with the terms and conditions of the prime contract. • Co-operate fully with the Project Team in order to get the project completed. • Process contract drawings and specifications and ensure that the work is built in accordance with these documents. • Ensure that the contract drawings are the same as the estimate set of drawings. • Process changes received from the Client and/or Architect including contacting the subcontractor for pricing, checking subcontractor’s quotations to ensure that they are complete and reasonable; and itemizing changes and presenting them to the Architect with confidence that the pricing is in accordance with the changes. • Meet with Owners and Architects in a professional manner and have the ability to communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company. • Ensure payment in full for the contract price including all accumulative changes and credits, etc. • Instill a positive working relationship with the Owner and Architect to ensure repeat business. • Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for Owners, and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings in accordance with contractual arrangements. • Monitor in conjunction with the Project Superintendent, the project’s material and labour costs and ensure accurate quality reporting is being conducted. • Have the ability to read, interpret, analyze and forecast the project’s cost reports and determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and costing. • Be aware of unit costs and monitor and compare daily progress on site with that of the project’s estimate in conjunction with the Project Superintendent. • Present oneself as promotable, innovative, creative, and a self-starter. • Recognize competent subordinates worthy of promotion and be abreast of position vacancies to ensure staff progression. • Conduct project meetings, bi-weekly or monthly as needed. Produce minutes from these meetings. • Co-ordinate, manage and communicate with all subcontractors and effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labor, schedule and payment disputes. • Maintain a good working knowledge of trade unions, their agreements and stipulations. • Be alert to new projects coming up and ensure all necessary company management is kept informed of such information. • Ensure that the project is in a positive cash flow position and prepare Project Manager Reports accurately and timely for submission to the Operations Manager

THE COMPANY Our Client is a General Contractor specialising in Interior Fit-Out with an emphasis on hospitality focusing on renovations to ground-up construction. They manage the process from the early conceptual stages right through. They provide post construction service and handle scheduling requirements from the beginning of a project, enabling them to flag long lead time items or the need to involve specialised consultants THE PERSON The successful candidate will have experience as a Senior/Chief Estimator with a North American General Contractor THE ROLE Duties: The Senior/Chief Estimator coordinates all aspects of estimating projects acting as both Construction Manager and General Contractor. The Senior/Chief Estimator will supervise the work of the Estimating Department as a whole. The Senior/Chief Estimator is the primary member of the estimating team who has overall responsibility for the creation of budgets and estimates. The Senior/Chief Estimator is responsible for the oversight of the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded, and will establish standardized procedures, methods and processes for estimating and training estimating resources in the use of the same. The Senior/Chief Estimator will oversee analysis of past performance on projects and establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on such analysis, and assist in oversight of the historical cost database and bid management and estimating software. The Senior/Chief Estimator Manages and coordinates the people, software and other resources used to perform the estimating functions. Projects range from fully defined (conventional Bid-Build Projects) to conceptual (alternative procurement such as Design-Build Projects). Primary Functions, Responsibilities and Duties: General Requirements o Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization o Ability to work in and support a strong team concept but have the ability and insight to work independently o Be “Results oriented” o Present oneself as professional, innovative, creative, and a self-starter. o Foster a positive and professional work environment both onsite and in the office with trades and co-workers o Manage projects profitably as it relates to the client’s bottom line. Estimating Specific o Manage a team of estimators including mentoring, training and supporting them through the demanding bid process o Assign responsibilities for estimating team on each project o Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with team to confirm complete scope o Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude o Review constructability issues with operational staff o Review general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits o Review and/or manage the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids o Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information o Manage the solicitation subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing o Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs o Perform and/or manage the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets o Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative o Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation o Effectively determine the bid strategies required for the company to be successful as well as plan, coordinate and supervise large projects o Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, work assignments, and performance evaluations o Assist in determining which projects to bid for and the techniques and strategies to produce the most accurate estimate o Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations o Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented o Participate in the transfer of information on successful projects o Process contract drawings and specifications and make sure that the building is built in accordance with these documents o Prepare estimate documentation and execute the “bid” process with designated sub trades o Ability to prepare Class C Construction Cost Estimate at the end of Schematic Design Phase o Ability to prepare Class B Construction Cost Estimate at the end of Design Development Phase o Assist Project Manager in preparing a Cash Control Program and prepare a Cash Flow Forecast for the project o Update the Class B Construction Cost Estimate at defined inters of Construction Documents completion o Prepare a Class A Construction Cost Estimate at the end of the Construction Document Phase o Update Cash Flows forecast for the project o Develop methods of solicitation for Subcontractors and distribution of addenda o Prepare and prequalify criteria for Subcontractors and Suppliers as required by Project Manager o Review for completeness and coordinate all bid documents for the solicitation of competitive bids for the work to be performed by subcontractors o Prepare competitive analyses of Bids and relate this back to the budget allotted o Prepare and update the Construction Cost and cash flow forecasts in accordance with the Project budget o Ensure Contract Documents reflect Addendums issued o Maintain Trade Tender list by CSI division Communication o Meet with Project Managers, Owners and Architects in a professional manner and have the ability to communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company o Instil a positive working relationship with the Owner and Architect to encourage repeat business o Co-ordinate, manage and communicate with all subcontractors and effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labour, schedule and payment disputes o Maintain a good working knowledge of trade unions, their agreements and stipulations as it relates to pricing of work Secondary Functions: o Any reasonable requests by management are valid job assignments