Civil Superintendent

PCL; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary bonuses

RRSP & Pension contributions

Flexible medical, dental and vision

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave and family care

Health & lifestyle spending accounts

Career growth & mentorship programs

Training through PCL College of Civil/

Opportunities across regions

Job summary

Construction PCL Inc. in Montréal, Quebec is seeking a Civil Superintendent to lead on-site civil works, manage safety programs, and coordinate with clients, trades and project teams.

The role focuses on driving schedules, mitigating risks, and delivering projects that meet quality and budget targets. The ideal candidate brings a journeyman certification or related degree, 10+ years in civil supervision, and strong knowledge of safety and contract language.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or related diploma/engineering degree.
• NCSO designation (IND) and Gold Seal certification required (CDN).
• 10 years of civil field supervision experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of civil construction methods, materials and safety.
• Experience with scheduling, production monitoring and mentoring others.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple civil scopes.
• Strong understanding of contract language and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of civil collective agreements for multi-trade sites.
• Safety and environmental compliance expertise.
• Ability to lead site meetings with client and trades.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and maintains the PCL safety program on site.
• Collaborates with project manager and team to resolve schedule challenges.
• Develops recovery plans and anticipates project issues.
• Communicates with forces and trades to ensure quality and safety.
• Liaises with client, other contractors and office staff.
• Supervises and mentors project team and field staff.
• Involved in staff onboarding and placement on site.
• Conveys vision of complex civil installations and drives critical path.
• Prepares civil work plans for inclusion in the Project Execution Plan.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality and district policies.

Skills

Civil supervision

Leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder liaison

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Journeyman certificate or related diploma/engineering degree

NCSO & Gold Seal (CDN)

Job description

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The future you want is within reach. Let's build it together.

At Construction PCL Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don't just build projects -- we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We're a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build with. That includes you. We are not only shaping the future of construction, we are also committed to shaping the future of your career.

As a Civil Superintendent for Construction PCL Inc. in Montréal, Quebec, you'll have the opportunity to join a fast‑growing team in the Québec market and help create meaningful impact by contributing to the delivery of outstanding projects.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL's total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success -- because when you succeed, we all do. Our offerings could include:

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
• Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• Health and lifestyle spending account options
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here's how aCivil Superintendent for Construction PCL Inc. within Montreal district contributes to our team:

• Develops, implements, and maintains PCL safety program, including creating and influencing jobsite safety culture through mentorship and modeling.
• Consistently collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively identifies, manages, and resolves potential problems, work conflicts, or schedule challenges.
• Develops and implements recovery plan. Works with project team to anticipate and resolve project issues.
• Effectively communicates with own forces and trades and ensures performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met. Overseescivilsubcontractor coordination and progress.
• Liaises with client, other site contractors, and office representatives.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team and superintendents on the same site or multiple sites, utilizing civil experiences and exposures.
• Involved in selection, onboarding, and placement of jobsite field staff.
• Visualizes and conveys vision of complex civil installationsand drives the project schedule’s critical path, anticipates constructability issues, and troubleshoots, and embeds solutions in the construction plans and schedules.
• Works with the project management team to develop and implement thecivil workplans for inclusion withinProject Execution Plan (PEP).
• Ensures compliance with district policies, safety procedures, equipment, and quality control, with a full understanding of civil expectations.
• Ensures prompt scheduling, coordination and effective cost control pertaining tocivillabor, equipment, and materials.
• Influences equipment selection and construction methodology for civil installations and scopes of work.
• Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts and develops a plan that identifies and mitigates risks (e.g., scope gaps) and maximizes opportunities to ensure that all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels are achieved.
• Assigns subcontract review to area superintendents.
• Stays current with industry practices and seeks new and innovative construction methods and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma / engineering degree in a related discipline.
• NCSO designation (IND) and Gold Seal certification required (CDN), certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of progressive experience in Civil field supervision preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in theCivilconstruction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, andcivilmethods, and procedures.
• Understanding of project scope and able to apply complex engineering principles to construction challenges and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules. Ability to complete value engineering and define scope and limitations for pursuits.
• Experience withcivilscheduling,production managementmonitoring, and mentoring others on forecasting resources.
• Ability to lead and manage others, including coordinating multiplecivilscopes.
• Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• Understanding ofcivilcollective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites (IND).
• In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/legislation and demonstrated experience in implementing a strongcivilsafety culture.
• Ability to lead effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work (OFW), and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
• Experience mitigating grievance and employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Expert understanding ofcivilproductivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At Construction PCL Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] and include the position and location of interest.

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.