Webber – Assistant Area Supervisor

About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description:

Position Summary

Assist with identifying or verifying required maintenance work, interpreting contracts, scheduling and coordinating in-house or sub-contractor work and ensuring work meets contract specifications. Assists with ensuring all aspects of the contract are coordinated and completed in a timely, efficient, effective and profitable manner.

* Position start date will be in 2025.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure services provided are in compliance with approved performance standards
• Perform condition assessments of pavements, signs, guardrails, bridges, vegetation and other contract requirements. Assist with scheduling and coordinating work to be performed.
• Complete paperwork performed by ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Develop and manage performance of all patrol staff
• Assist with managing, monitoring and controlling highway project assets and materials
• Identify opportunities for changes and improvements in work methods, processes, efficiency and cost reduction
• Accurate and timely completion and entry of work reporting and timesheets
• Purchase supplies and maintaining an inventory of all supplies within the assigned patrol area
• Coordinate and track all required new hire training and ongoing required safety and work standard training
• Assist with inspection, calibration and repair of fleet
• Investigate and report all accidents/incidents
• Work with Office Manager and Health and Safety Manger on all accident/incidents that result in WSIB claim
• Responsible for completing and updating schedules for winter staff to ensure compliance of the Collective Agreement.
• All other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of basic math functions and calculations (add, subtract, multiply divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, measurements, proportions, percentages, area and circumference)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures and contracts.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to multitask, use resources effectively and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with the Internet.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers/subcontractors, understand and follow verbal and written safety instructions. Ability to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (minimum), equivalent work experience will be taken into consideration
• Minimum three years' work experience in construction and/or road maintenance industry (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record (required)

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment

Work Environment:

• The incumbent will split working time between office and field work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes high.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Limited, a Webber Group Company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.