Polestar CM Inc.

06/21/2024

Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the heritage, cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis people.

The image above is one of the incredible murals right in our downtown named Moose and Bear by Born in The North, 2023. Photo retrieved from Uphere.com

06/18/2024

POLESTAR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INC stands on the lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek in N’Swakamok, also known as the Greater City of Sudbury. This includes the lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation.

Indigenous History Month is a day recognizing and celebrating the history, resilience and diversity of the First Nations people.

Polestar Construction Management Inc. proudly stands with the indigenous community.

06/14/2024

We are looking for a skilled administrative assistant, organizer, and problem solver to support our Architectural and Construction Management offices. An individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and order would be the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited too:

- Handle general office tasks and administrative duties.
- Office filling, organizing.
- Manage phone calls and correspondence.
- Organizing travel, accommodations, related details, and confirmations.
- Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
- Performing other administrative duties such as project setup, data entry, copying, collating, faxing, filing, document retrieval, scheduling, sending out correspondences to client and other offices, mailings, information gathering, word processing, creating spreadsheets, transcription, document control, permit/city applications, tendering projects, disbursements, construction contracts, update contact database and document binding.
- Greeting visitors/ clients, handling courier

Experience:

- Preferred 2-3 years of experience in detail-orientated administrative work
- Be able to use Microsoft office, WORD, Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe
- Strong people skills, and ability to work with wide variety of staff and clients.
- Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to multi-task
- Any experience in the engineering or construction industry is an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures

Wages: Commensurate with experience. - 18-20$/hour

05/05/2024

Red Dress Day is a day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.

Polestar CM Inc. wear red in remembrance of these girls, women, two-spirit, and gender diverse people of Canada.

03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s Day to the wonderful women of Polestar Construction Management Inc.
While we only get to celebrate once a year, we like to think that we celebrate our women every day!
A big thank you to the women who run the show and make up over 60% of our office!

02/09/2024

Black History Month is an annual recognition of the history, achievements, and influence of the Black community in our world. In the world of education, design, management, and everything in between or out of the box.

Polestar Construction Management Inc. proudly stands with the black community and hopes to aid in the construction management industry so that it includes all peoples here in our Sudbury Community.

12/01/2023

We're hiring !

We are seeking a construction site superintendent/construction manager for new building construction of a 18,000 square foot Culture and Learning Facility for Naicatchewenin First Nation located in Northwest Bay Ontario. The building is a one storey building slab on grade, wood construction with some steel framing. This is a contract position for the duration of the project. Schedule is expected to be roughly 14 months however may vary. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all trades and effectively managing daily activities, maintaining quality assurance and site safety. The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, experience, and confidence to engage and professionally interact with design professionals, consultants and client while successfully directing the sub-contractors and other construction related personnel in planning, coordinating and safely executing the work in accordance with the contract documents, schedule, and budget. Candidate must be professional, and a personable leader committed to the overall objective, of the company, and self-development within the company. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Minimum Qualifications
• Technologist diploma, engineering degree or site supervisory experience in construction, architectural or engineering field.
• Proficient computer skills.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Microsoft project experience.
• Microsoft office experience (Word/Excel).
• Posses and maintains current driver’s license and has their own vehicle.
• Understanding of rules, regulations, policies and procedures that apply to general construction.
• Believes in, follows and enforces health and safety applicable within the company policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Has or can obtain site supervision, safety, first aid and fall arrest accreditation.
• Possess and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills coupled with strong technical aptitude with the ability to tackle a task logically and perseverance to see through all obstacles.
• Must be prepared to work under pressure and regard their work as a challenge.
• Must have 5 years’ experience in construction.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Has direct supervisory responsibility and quality assurance over all trade contractors and construction personnel on site
• Respond to all requests from trade contractor and suppliers which need assistance in a timely manner.
• Contact, schedule and coordinate all trade contractors, suppliers, utilities, consultants, testing agencies and local building authorities as required.
• Assures compliance of all trade contractors and suppliers with contract documents and Ontario Building Code
• Assures compliance of all trade contractors and suppliers of all company safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Hold and record regular site safety meetings.
• Maintain and enforce a safe and clean job site.
• Verify workmanship and installation of sub-trades and suppliers as work is being performed.
• Verify and forward site dimensions, pictures etc as required to head office.
• Be responsible for maintaining daily log electronically and emailed back to office each day.
• Be responsible for completing weekly work flow documents to main office.
• Verify all materials arriving on site meet contract documents and are not damaged before they are incorrectly used on site.
• Verify and track monthly percentage complete for all trade contractors and suppliers as well as prepare monthly draw submission to main office.
• Prepare, update and track schedule daily on Microsoft Project and email back to main office.
• Inform the main office of any errors, discrepancies, omissions and possible site solutions arising in contract documents and/or site conditions.
• Raise and discuss relevant issues with main office and job site meetings.
• Chair, record and issue job site meeting minutes.
• Maintain control and responsibility for security and operation of the company’s directly owned or rented equipment on site.
• Control, monitor and report all labour, material and equipment expenses. Submit monthly cost summaries.
• Ensure As-Built drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during construction period on site.
• Prepare and expedite project deficiency lists on an ongoing basis for all trades and suppliers during the construction period.
• Maintain a neat and tidy site office and meeting room.

Please email your resume to : [email protected]

09/27/2023

Our sister company is hiring!

We're Hiring! Graduate Intern Architect

Job Description:

We are seeking a graduate intern architect to fill a permanent position within our firm. You would be working with a young energetic team, in a studio setting, working thru design, construction documentation, specifications, 3D modeling, perspectives and work with consultants and staff. You will become a well-balanced individual who will gain experience in all architectural processes and construction types. The studio in our firm is a dynamic open environment that offers mentorship and support. You will work directly with Architects, Engineers and technologists as part of an integrated multidisciplinary project team at all stages, from concept design to completion. Your role will include leadership + mentoring of junior staff.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s of Architecture from an accredited University. They require experience in Revit and Microsoft and have strong technical skills related directly to building construction, materials, and methods of construction.

In return the successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity, a competitive base salary, benefits, pension, and opportunities for growth with the company. Also, a rich Northern life style that allows for an excellent quality of life. Please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Qualifications:
-Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an
accredited university
-Highly proficient in Revit, Office, Adobe, and creative clouds
-Minimum 2 years experience is an asset
-Possess a full understanding of building science, construction
materials, construction methods and Architectural detailing
-Understanding of drawing principles and standards

Why Join Us?
- Stable, long term employment with opportunities for
advancement based on merit, skill and initiative.
- Friendly, welcoming and team orientated atmosphere that
fosters collaboration.
- Interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.
- Competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Career development
- Health /dental benefits, Registered Pension Plan
- Extracurricular social events (Summer party, Christmas party,
sports events and much more)

Please email Applications to:
- [email protected]
- or submit application in person to:
- 289 Cedar St., Suite 300, Sudbury ON P3B 1M8
- Learn more about us by visiting our website at 3rdline.studio

09/11/2023

We're Hiring!

Office Administrator

We are looking for a skilled administrative assistant, organizer, and problem solver to support our Architectural and Construction Management offices. An individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and order would be the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited too:
- Handle general office tasks and administrative duties.
- Office filling, organizing.
- Manage phone calls and correspondence.
- Organizing travel, accommodations, related details, and confirmations.
- Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
- Performing other administrative duties such as project setup, data entry, copying, collating, faxing, filing, document retrieval, scheduling, sending out correspondences to client and other offices, mailings, information gathering, word processing, creating spreadsheets, transcription, document control, permit/city applications, tendering projects, disbursements, construction contracts, update contact database and document binding.
- Greeting visitors/ clients, handling courier

Experience:
- Preferred 2-3 years of experience in detail-orientated administrative work
- Be able to use Microsoft office, WORD, Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe
- Strong people skills, and ability to work with wide variety of staff and clients.
- Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to multi-task
- Any experience in the engineering or construction industry is an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures

Please email your resume to: [email protected]

12/23/2021

Its that time of year again! 🎅🎄

The festive season is upon us and with the snow on the ground and magic in the air.

We wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!