Site Assistant

Location: Calgary
December 20, 2024

Excel Homes is looking for a Site Assistant to join our passionate, industry leading team. If you’re looking for an innovative company that’s focused on growth and is on a mission to create an unforgettable customer experience, please read on.

The Role:

The Site Assistant works alongside the Superintendent to ensure homes are completed on time, on budget and without deficiencies. The Site Assistant will ensure that Excel Homes has an excellent image with trades and customers through efficient and effective home construction operations. the Site Assistant will assist in the overall appearance of job sites, while ensuring that Superintendent is aware of key issues as such issues arise.

The Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and support activities being completed by trades.
  • Correct pre-occupancy deficiencies as directed by the Site Superintendent in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Ensure houses stay on schedule, meet budget, and maintain margin.
  • Ensure clear lines of communication with the Site Superintendent are maintained and report any key issues that may arise.
  • Follow as well as ensure all safety guidelines, processes and policies are being maintained on the job site. Reporting any incidents or violations of these policies to the Site Superintendent.
  • Maintain a clean worksite ensuring it is in excellent working condition, including but not limited to the removal of debris and handling all waste removal properly.
  • Ensure houses are cleaned and ready for the next trade.
  • At the direction of the Site Superintendent, ensure coordination of on-site material deliveries, and prepare materials for returns.
  • Resolve daily issues or problems that may arise on the job site.
  • Perform all work according to Excel quality standards.
  • Maintain and keep in good working condition all Company assets and materials.

Now Let’s Talk About You:

  • Motivated self-started with a willingness to learn.
  • Strong ability to problem solve.
  • Results oriented; demonstrated a sense of pride in workmanship
  • Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
  • Sense of ownership and urgency in regard to project timelines
  • Physically able to move, maneuver, lift, push, etc. up to 50 lbs.
  • Adaptable and flexible personality, able to react to change in a positive way

Our ‘Must Haves’:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • 1-2 years related industry experience preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years project management experience preferred.
  • Basic construction skills and knowledge including how to use construction equipment and tools.
  • Must provide an Alberta driver’s transcript with a clean driving record.
  • Proficient understanding and ability to work with computers, tablets, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience with Builder MT, SiteDocs, and/or Punchlist an asset.
  • Provincial building code knowledge an asset

Bonus Points:

  • St. John Ambulance First aid
  • Safety training courses (CSTS, WHIMIS, Fall Protection)
  • PHBI Site Management courses or equivalent.

Why Join the Excel Homes Team?

Excel Homes is a Mercer Certified Best Employer and an established new home builder, building in Calgary and the surrounding community. We provide our customers with high quality, innovative, and sustainable homes. Since first breaking ground in 1988 we’ve built more than 14,000 homes and proudly build Built Green® homes. Our mission is simple: to deliver the home-buying experience that brings the most joy and value to the customer. To accomplish this, we love to challenge the status quo and harness the power and ideas of our forward-thinking team.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Excel Homes, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Automobile allowance
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Construction: 1 year (preferred)
  • Project management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Alberta Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

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