Construction Superintendent

Our employer partner is a Construction company currently looking to add an experienced Construction Superintendent to their team!

Job Overview:

The Construction Superintendent oversees the on-site execution of heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work is completed according to project specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety and quality standards. The role involves coordinating construction crews, subcontractors, trades, and suppliers, monitoring project progress, managing site operations, and collaborating with project managers. Experience in asphalt paving, road building, grading, traffic control, and pipe and drainage installations is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, schedule, supervise, and lead on-site activities for heavy civil construction projects of varying sizes and scopes.

• Monitor project progress and maintain accurate project documentation, records, and reports.

• Communicate with project managers regarding project status, challenges, and operational requirements.

• Interpret contract drawings, specifications, and project correspondence to ensure work meets project requirements and resolve potential conflicts.

• Collaborate with project managers to achieve project objectives and maintain schedules and budgets.

• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, tradespeople, and external suppliers.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and company procedures.

• Prepare daily quantity, production, and cost reports for supervisors and senior management.

• Participate in employee recruitment, staffing, onboarding, and training.

• Perform additional construction coordination and site management duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience managing heavy civil construction projects of varying sizes and complexity.

• Required experience in asphalt paving, grading, traffic control, and pipe installations.

• Strong knowledge of construction processes and applicable standards, including Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, contract specifications, and project documentation.

• Strong leadership, site supervision, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Ability to monitor project progress and manage construction activities effectively.

• Experience with GPS equipment and elevation layout systems is considered an asset.

• Experience operating construction equipment is considered an asset.

Jumpstart works with employer partners on an ongoing basis to recruit for roles like this one. As a result, we accept applications on a rolling basis and may continue considering candidates as opportunities arise. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

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