Civil Superintendent

Bird Construction; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in fly-out option

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Civil Superintendent to lead, direct and coordinate the work of subcontractors and craft crews on a Sudbury-based project. The role focuses on safety, scheduling, and quality, with fly-in/fly-out options for eligible candidates.

You will oversee site operations, manage contracts, and develop the project schedule while ensuring performance aligns with Bird’s standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in Heavy Civil Contracting as a Superintendent.
• Effective supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities.
• Leadership, field management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust with subcontractors and team members.
• Competence in safety, workforce management, project execution and cost control.
• Proactive problem-solver able to manage difficult situations.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specs.
• Proficient with MS Office including MS Project.
• Willingness to work across city-based and rotational assignments.
• Equipment background and experience with concrete is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership through Bird Safety Program and monitoring safety performance.
• Lead site team relationships to promote morale and productivity.
• Supervise and develop site team with regular feedback and coaching.
• Contribute to the project schedule development and refinement.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and change notices.
• Identify design deficiencies or schedule issues and resolve with the team.
• Monitor subcontractor performance regarding safety and scope.
• Ensure quality of workmanship and materials on site.
• Ensure adequate manpower to meet safety, schedule and quality goals.
• Maintain daily site paperwork: reports, inspections, updates.

Skills

Safety leadership

People leadership

Site supervision

Schedule coordination

Contract administration

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

MS Project

Teamwork

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Civil Superintendent

The Superintendent leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors and the craft workforce. This leadership position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the construction site on an assigned project, executing field operations safely and in a manner consistent with Company objectives.

This role is based out of Sudbury, Ontario and does offer a fly in fly out option for any candidates who are eligible.

What You Will Be Working On

• Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of craft workforce, field staff and subcontractors.

• Provide people leadership through establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the entire site team in order to promote positive morale.

• Supervision and development of site team members through regular feedback, training and coaching; timely completion of performance evaluations.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of the project schedule.

• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices to ensure scopes, terms and conditions are properly executed.

• Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues; works collaboratively with project team to resolve issues.

• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work.

• Ensure quality of project team workmanship and building material.

• Ensure sufficient manpower is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives.

• Maintain daily paperwork including field reports, safety inspections, schedule updates, etc.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated, progressive experience in Heavy Civil Contracting as a Superintendent in Civil construction; direct field supervision of large civil projects.

• Effective supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities to ensure consistent completion of projects on-time, on budget and to the clients’ satisfaction.

• Demonstrated leadership, field management and problem-solving skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.

• Service and results-oriented, you are able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.

• You have demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration.

• Proactive problem-solver that can manage difficult situations with positive results.

• Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.

• Good computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project.

• Willingness to work across both city-based and rotational project assignments, as required.

• An equipment background is considered an asset.

• Experience working with concrete and related scopes is considered an asset.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.