Assistant superintendent-Civil & Infrastructure

Pomerleau; Quebec; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an assistant superintendent to join its civil engineering and infrastructure team. You will support the superintendent, coordinate on‑site activities, and help ensure quality and safety standards on large-scale projects.

You will contribute to planning, schedule tracking, and coordination with subcontractors. The role emphasizes mentoring, communication, and effective problem solving on dynamic construction sites.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an assistant superintendent.
• A valid CCQ journeyman card is required.
• Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent proficiency in reading plans and specifications, plus solid technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide leadership on environment, quality, and safety on site.
• Assist in planning and updating the site master schedule.
• Coordinate meetings with subcontractors and project team to resolve issues.
• Track the 3‑week schedule with project manager and supervisor.
• Ensure follow‑up of critical items to avoid delays.
• Read and interpret plans and datasheets to validate deadlines and compliance.
• Contribute to budget compliance and optimization on site setup and maintenance.
• Serve as the point of contact for execution with internal and external partners.
• Mentor and support site team members in daily tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Reading plans

Technical skills

Education

CCQ journeyman card

Job description

Job Description

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

As an assistant superintendent within Pomerleau's civil engineering & infrastructure team, you will support the superintendent in coordinating on‑site activities to ensure smooth project execution. Working on large-scale construction projects – ranging from 1.5 million dollars to over a billion dollars – you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the completion of the work by facilitating communication between teams and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

What you will do

• Support and provide leadership related to the environment, quality, and occupational health and safety: Participate in the implementation of current plans and promote best practices in safety and quality with resource persons.
• Participate in planning: Contribute to the development of the plan established by the site and the update of the master schedule.
• Proactive coordination: Participate in and initiate meetings with subcontractors and the project team to resolve issues.
• Schedule tracking: Collaborate in the preparation and monitoring of the 3‑week schedule with the project manager and supervisor.
• Supply management: Ensure the follow‑up of critical items to avoid delays.
• Technical expertise: Read and interpret plans, workshop drawings, and technical datasheets to validate deadlines and compliance.
• Budget compliance and optimization: Contribute to compliance with budgets and contractual requirements during the set‑up and maintenance of the site.
• Communication and representation: Serve as the point of contact for execution with internal and external partners.
• Mentoring and support: Guide and assist site team members in their daily tasks.

This Role Is For You If You Have

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an assistant superintendent
• A valid CCQ journeyman card
• Organizational and teamwork skills
• Excellent proficiency in reading plans and specifications as well as technological skills

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 four 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.