Careers

Carpenter

Job Type: Full Time

Summit Brooke Construction is seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Carpenter for our projects in the lower mainland. The successful applicants will have:

• 5+ years of experience in light industrial, commercial and/or institutional construction, with preference around the retail and hospitality sectors
• A journeyman carpenter ticket and experience as either a Superintendent, Assistant
• Superintendent or Foreman on multiple projects
• Certificate in Construction Management and/or Gold Seal Certification would be an asset
• First Aid certification is an asset
• The ability to meet tight-timelines while meeting or exceeding identified budget constraints
• The ability to be flexible and function in a hands-on role is also an asset
• Strong communication, organization, leadership and computer skills

We offer a competitive wage structure commensurate with skills and experience as well as extended health and dental benefits.

We take pride in the diverse mix of personalities that make Summit Brooke the quality organization it is today. We make it a priority to foster a positive work environment by recognizing the efforts of our staff, and promoting a balanced work/family lifestyle. It has been our experience, that our staff members reflect our service-oriented culture. Because we aim to be the best, we only hire the best.

Interested candidates can apply by emailing your resume to jobs@summitbrooke.com.

CSO (Construction Safety Officer)

Job Type: Full Time

Summit Brooke Construction requires confident and dependable Site Safety Officers to join our team. This role will require daily carpentry/labour activities on projects. Carpentry experience is considered an asset.

CSO (Construction Safety Officer) Responsibilities will include:

• Support the Project Superintendent on-site throughout the construction phase
• Promote a culture of job site safety, where safety is everyone’s responsibility
• Regularly monitor health, safety & environment compliance of workers and sub-contractors
• Conduct site specific health, safety & environment orientations for all new site workers and visitors
• Facilitate and participate in site inspections and implement corrective action as required
• Prepare site safety plans, conduct hazard assessments, incident investigations and risk assessments, as required ensure that all accidents, incidents and injuries are properly reported to all appropriate parties
• Review sub-contractors documentation for accuracy and provide feedback to personnel
• Conduct health, safety & environment meetings and toolbox talks
• Maintain and prepare thorough documentation and reports
• Administer first aid as necessary
• Assist with all aspects of carpentry/labour duties and site maintenance as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

CSO Required Skills & Experience:

• Construction Safety Officer (CSO) training completed
• Current Level 2 First Aid Accreditation (or higher) (Required)
• Good knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, policies, guidelines and standards
• Proactive in identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures to ensure that health, safety & environment standards are being met on site.
• Demonstrated ability to keep detailed and accurate health, safety & environment records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to influence others, in matters of health, safety & environment

Compensation and benefits:

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Full-time

Interested candidates can apply by emailing your resume to jobs@summitbrooke.com.

Estimator Position

Job Type: Full Time

Summit Brooke Construction is a privately owned Commercial General Contractor specializing in the construction of Tenant Improvements, Commercial Retail and Restaurant projects. With an empowered and passionate team of professionals we oversee the total construction process. We are seeking an Estimator to join our growing team in BC.

Directly responsible for analyzing construction documents and preparing quantity and cost estimates for materials, labour and equipment, our Estimator is critical to Summit Brooke’s ongoing success at obtaining contracts and meeting our commitments to clients.

The Estimator works closely with clients, subcontractors, Project Managers and others on the project team as needed to cost out projects and will also manage the tender process to ensure best value and quality for Summit Brooke and its clients.

This position requires strong construction estimation skills including extensive knowledge of construction methods and systems as well as bylaws and codes plus strong abilities to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications, and competency with MS Office & MS Project.

Applicants should also have a minimum of 2 years estimating construction projects, and commercial construction experience is a plus. Problem solving and analytical skills, excellent numeracy, and strong accuracy and attention to detail are critical in the Estimator role.

Based out of our Abbotsford office, this position will work in a team environment and respect the high standards of cultural and ethical values of Summit Brooke Construction.

We take pride in the diverse mix of personalities that make Summit Brooke the quality organization it is today. We foster a positive work environment by recognizing the efforts of our staff, and promoting a balanced work/family lifestyle. Because we aim to be the best, we only hire the best.

Estimating

• Participate in the project development activities to secure the project(s).
• Assist with the development of project strategies that meets the project’s required performance, schedule and profitability targets.
• Prepare tender documents and trade scopes prior to tendering.
• Work closely with the Project Manager in awarding of sub-trade contracts.
• Participate in project scheduling activities and provide input on achieving preconstruction activities.
• Ensure that preconstruction deadlines are achieved.
• Attend meetings with owner and consultants and be comfortable to provide input at the meetings.
• Prepare and manage project budgets during design.
• Identify, address and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with client, consultants, suppliers and trades.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity when representing Summit Brooke Construction

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree from an accredited program
• 2 years’ “hands-on” experience in the capacity of commercial estimator
• Ability to communicate with project team, subtrades, consultants and owner; understand the issues and be an active participant in the preconstruction process
• Experience working with estimating software programs
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Interested candidates can apply by emailing your resume to jobs@summitbrooke.com.

Project Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time

Summit Brooke Construction is a privately owned Commercial General Contractor specializing in the construction of Tenant Improvements and Commercial Retail and Warehouse buildings. With an empowered and passionate team of professionals, we oversee the total construction process. We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join our growing team in BC.

Qualifications: Minimum two years’ experience as a project management coordinator- Construction knowledge a definite asset- TI & Commercial projects experience- Efficient at multi-tasking- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Experience working on cost control software (Spectrum, Jonas, Timberline, etc.) and proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities: Be able to coordinate multiple projects- Maintain contact with owners, trades and site throughout project- Assist the Project Managers (PM) in all elements of project coordination- Be proactive and be able to coordinate/assist PM’s when they are out of office travelling to sites- Review estimate with PM- Award purchase orders, contracts, etc.- Coordinate with site super information for trades and for site- Coordinate shop drawings- Set up progress draws, change orders with PM/accounting- Payables preparation for accounting department- Oversee Operations & Maintenance Manuals & prepare drawings for archiving

This is a full-time employment opportunity with a full benefits package. We take pride in the diverse mix of personalities that make Summit Brooke the quality organization it is today. We make it a priority to foster a positive work environment by recognizing the efforts of our staff, and promoting a balanced work/family lifestyle. It has been our experience, that our staff members reflect our service-oriented culture. Because we aim to be the best, we only hire the best.

Interested candidates can apply by emailing your resume to jobs@summitbrooke.com.

Project Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Summit Brooke Construction is a privately owned Commercial General Contractor specializing in the construction of Tenant Improvements and Commercial Retail and Warehouse buildings. With an empowered and passionate team of professionals, we oversee the total construction process. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Abbotsford BC team.

Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the activities of our projects, for a portfolio of clients
• Work closely with site supervisors and the project team to manage the overall execution of each project
• Ensure client satisfaction and job profitability while meeting project schedules
• Provide monthly performance status including cost forecasts, schedule updates and cash flow/profitability reporting
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts and major purchase orders and monitor their progress and schedule
• Prepare and issue progress applications to owner/client in a timely manner
• Review/approve subcontractor applications for payment
• Work in a team environment and ensure consistent implementation and adherence to the high standard of cultural and ethical values of the Summit Brooke Group of Companies
• Represent Summit Brooke in a professional manner while keeping the client’s best interests in mind.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience in a Commercial environment, including experience with “ground-ups”
• Experience maintaining positive client relationships, fostering opportunities for future business, leading and communicating with site supervisors and teams, while managing profitable projects and enhancing operations.
• Experience establishing and maintaining project goals and quality standards with proven experience in delivering successful project timelines and budgets.
• Proven experience leading large project teams
• Exceptional communication, organization, leadership and problem resolution skills.
• Ideally, PMP Certified
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications, including MS Project
• Experience in managing portfolio projects and proven success in achieving profitable projects.
• While not required for the position, a sound understanding of estimating would be an asset as is previous experience in residential construction.

We take pride in the diverse mix of personalities that make Summit Brooke the quality organization it is today. We make it a priority to foster a positive work environment by recognizing the efforts of our staff, and promoting a balanced work/family lifestyle. It has been our experience, that our staff members reflect our service-oriented culture. Because we aim to be the best, we only hire the best.

Interested candidates can apply by emailing your resume to jobs@summitbrooke.com.

Working Site Superintendent

Job Type: Full Time

Summit Brooke Construction is a general contractor in the Fraser Valley that specializes in Commercial Tenant Improvements. We are currently looking for a Working Site Superintendent who is professional, qualified and competent to perform the duties of a superintendent.

The right candidate will have a good understanding of the construction processes and must be capable of managing trades, supervise small crews, fluent at reading blueprints, motivated to work alone and be a team player.

• Must be able to plan, allocate resources, manage production and coordinate people and equipment.
• Supervise multiple crews and associated contract work to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, commitment, and teamwork
• Bring to the attention of those who need to know any aspect of the job that needs resolution, correction or further direction as soon as possible
• Recognize and communicate with Project Manager any priority projects or problems.
• Run a clean, organized site
• Capable of completing a project on time and on budget
• To work together in cooperation with all team members (internal and external)
• Conduct on-site safety orientation and maintain daily safety reports
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years construction experience
• Red Seal Certificate – considered an asset
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate

Compensation and benefits:

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience
• Extended health & dental benefits

We take pride in the diverse mix of personalities that make Summit Brooke the quality organization it is today. We make it a priority to foster a positive work environment by recognizing the efforts of our staff, and promoting a balanced work/family lifestyle. It has been our experience, that our staff members reflect our service-oriented culture. Because we aim to be the best, we only hire the best.

Interested candidates can apply by emailing your resume to jobs@summitbrooke.com.