Assistant Superintendent

Pomerleau; Kawartha Lakes; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day 1

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead major projects in Canada. You will champion health and safety, guide on-site teams, and collaborate with trades and clients to ensure project milestones are met.

With a track record in civil construction and strong scheduling skills, you’ll drive quality, cost control, and innovative solutions across large-scale builds and infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in civil construction
• Construction certificate/diploma/degree or equivalent experience
• Track record of project success and promoting team collaboration
• Experience managing safety, scheduling, quality and cost control
• Ability to implement creative solutions and use computers scheduling software

Responsibilities

• Become the safety champion for all job sites and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Proactively manage project materials to meet the Quality Program with attention to detail.
• Mentor and guide on-site teams, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Collaborate with trade partners and consultants to drive construction schedule and milestones.
• Recommend creative methods to boost efficiency and project excellence.
• Support client coordination meetings as a role model during site start-up.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and actively receive materials on site.
• Maintain updated records and inventory for all projects with precision.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project leadership

Detail orientation

Health & Safety

Team mentoring

Scheduling software

Education

Construction certificate/diploma/degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an experienced Superintendent - working in the Major Projects team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support new and ongoing project growth, challenging industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge.

Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects - upwards of $1 billion - you will work closely with the project management team, various client groups and subtrades to ensure project excellence through your outstanding leadership, keen eye for detail and commitment to quality, and health and safety.

The Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project (A-OTHR) is a major Canadian infrastructure and defense initiative that will play a vital role in strengthening the country's security and surveillance capabilities for generations to come.

As a key partner on this project, Pomerleau is helping deliver innovative infrastructure through a collaborative Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model alongside industry-leading organizations. Together, the team is designing and building the facilities that will support one of the most advanced radar systems in North America.

This is a rare opportunity to join a project of national significance, where your work will contribute to a lasting legacy of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

What You Will Do

• Become the safety champion for all job sites. Leading by example in Health & Safety and Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations.
• Proactively manage project materials to meet our first-class Quality Program. Your attention to detail ensures excellence.
• Walk the talk! Mentor and guide our on-site teams, fostering an environment of collaboration, excellence, and success.
• Collaborate with trade partners and consultants to drive the construction schedule, ensuring all milestones and completion target dates are met.
• Recommend creative methods to boost efficiency and project excellence.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager’s during site start-up, effectively supporting and acting as a role model in client coordination meetings.
• Keep our workforce up to date. Actively receiving materials and ensuring adherence to all building codes.
• Maintain updated and accurate records and inventory for all projects, our logistics team relies on your precision!

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

• Over 5 years of relevant experience within the civil construction industry;
• A construction related certificate, diploma/degree, or strong relevant experience where your qualifications are the blueprint for your success.
• A legendary track record for project success and a knack for promoting team collaboration.
• Proven experience managing safety regulations, project scheduling, quality and cost control.
• You see roadblocks as opportunities, thriving on the ability to implement creative solutions.
• A knack for working with computers and scheduling software.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.