Assistant Superintendent

PACT; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PACT is seeking an Assistant/Senior Field Coordinator to support the Superintendent in delivering a major infrastructure program at Toronto Pearson. The role requires coordinating subs, labour, equipment and materials, while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

You will lead toolbox talks, manage lookahead schedules, and ensure field activities align with drawings and procedures. Evening/weekend work and RAIC/security controls may apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, or Senior Field Coordinator on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to coordinate field activities, manage logistics, and lead safety programs on site.
• Experience in aviation or heavy civil environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Superintendent and Construction Manager in daily site activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors, labour, equipment, and materials to maintain site readiness.
• Maintain field presence to track progress and resolve issues in line with project requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, enforce safety protocols, and participate in site inspections.
• Manage day-to-day site logistics, laydown areas, access, hoarding, and deliveries.
• Assist with lookahead schedules (2-week and 6-week) and milestone tracking.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Site leadership

Subcontractor management

Read construction drawings

Safety focus

Scheduling support

Live operations experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Night/weekend availability

Job description

PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a General Partnership of Alberici, Amico, Kenaidan, and Obayashi, supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners. Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program of Pearson LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), Toronto Pearson's infrastructure development plan. This multi-year program is designed to address immediate passenger growth demands while preparing Canada’s largest airport for the future of air travel—including critical upgrades to airfield and infrastructure, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, modernization of Terminals 1 and 3, and the creation of a world-class passenger experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent and Construction Manager in overseeing daily site construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors, labour forces, equipment, and material deliveries to maintain productivity and site readiness.
• Maintain a strong field presence to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with PACT, GTAA, and project requirements.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety briefings, enforce site safety protocols, and participate in regular site inspections.
• Manage day-to-day site logistics, including laydown areas, site access, hoarding, equipment movement, deliveries, and work-zone coordination.
• Support the Construction Manager and Superintendent in maintaining 2-week and 6-week lookahead schedules and achieving project milestones.
• Monitor field progress and identify potential delays, conflicts, or constraints early, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Review completed and ongoing work for compliance with drawings, specifications, approved procedures, and project quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, checklists, deficiencies, and other required field documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower logs, progress photos, productivity records, and issue tracking.
• Coordinate field interfaces with other Sub-Programs, airport operations, utilities, subcontractors, and GTAA stakeholders.
• Support field-level responses to RFIs, NCRs, design clarifications, and technical issues.
• Assist with coordination of multiple work fronts and ensure subcontractors have the information, access, materials, and resources required to execute their work.
• Escalate significant safety, schedule, quality, and coordination issues to the Superintendent and Construction Manager.
• Promote a professional, collaborative, and accountable site culture focused on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, General Foreman, or Senior Field Coordinator in heavy civil, aviation, electrical, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure construction.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field coordination, site logistics, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and other project documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and experience working in high-risk construction environments.
• Experience working in live operational environments such as aviation, transportation, industrial, or other highly controlled facilities is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and competing priorities.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and restricted work windows as required to support airport operations.
• Familiarity with GTAA procedures and RAIC-controlled environments is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, daily reporting, progress tracking, and common project management tools is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team and build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients, and stakeholders.

Your work schedule will be during site hours. Flexibility to work nights and weekends, as required by the construction schedule, is expected. Any schedule changes or on-call requirements will be managed in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation. It is mandatory for all employees to complete a Criminal Background check and successfully attain a Restricted Access Identity Card (RAIC) upon joining the company.

PACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.