Assistant Superintendent - Civil Construction

Demathieu Bard Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil construction firm is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for its Toronto project. You will oversee site coordination, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a diploma in civil engineering, 3-5 years as a foreman, and experience in dam and bridge projects. This full-time position offers a chance to work on significant infrastructure and requires a driver's license and personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience managing site operations on dam/hydraulic/bridge projects.
• Proficient in reading plans and specs.
• Excellent safety record.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage site employees, provide coaching, resolve issues.
• Coordinate subcontractors and evaluate their performance.
• Determine manpower needs and communicate with HR.
• Oversee detailed look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate time-sheets.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Manage materials and supplies, perform inventories.
• Update as-built drawings.
• Coordinate mobilization/demobilization.
• Maintain construction site documentation.
• Participate in project close-out.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Accountability

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician/Technologist or equivalent experience

3-5 years as a foreman or general foreman in civil construction

5-10 years in the construction industry

Tools

MS Project proficiency

Job description

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Our Culture

Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Demathieu Bard, a company based in France with over 160 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been operating in Canada since 1997.

Demathieu Bard : Daring to endeavor!

Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, known for innovative and complex methodologies. As the general contractor, construction manager, and project manager, CDB delivers challenging projects such as bridges, dams, tunnels, and viaducts.

Overview

This full-time position is for CDB's joint venture (Leaside Valley Builders) with EBC on the Don Valley Crossings project, expected to last four years (completion: September 2028).

Work is in East York at 30 Commercial Road, with site visits in the Don Valley and occasional visits to CDB's head office in Peterborough. A driver's license and personal vehicle are required.

Work hours are generally 40-50 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Job Summary

Reporting to the project manager, the assistant superintendent provides on-site coordination, manages subcontractors, materials, and equipment, and ensures work proceeds on schedule, within budget, with safety and quality standards maintained.

Openness to mobility for future projects outside the GTA is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage site employees, provide coaching, resolve issues
• Coordinate subcontractors and evaluate their performance
• Determine manpower needs and communicate with HR
• Oversee detailed look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate time-sheets
• Participate in client meetings
• Manage materials and supplies, perform inventories
• Update as-built drawings
• Coordinate mobilization/demobilization
• Maintain construction site documentation
• Participate in project close-out
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance, deliver HSE training, conduct incident investigations, assist with work stoppages

Qualifications Required

Education

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician/Technologist or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years as a foreman or general foreman in civil construction
• 5-10 years in the construction industry

Certifications / Licenses

• Current Driver's License

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience managing site operations on dam/hydraulic/bridge projects
• Proficient in reading plans and specs
• Excellent safety record
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and policies

Core Competencies

• Team player
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Accountability

Assets

• Bilingual in English and French
• MS Project proficiency

Work Conditions

• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. Please inform us if accommodations are needed during the recruitment process.

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