Civil Superintendent (Night Shift) - Nuclear Construction

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Night Shift Superintendent to lead construction activities for a groundbreaking nuclear project. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a stable environment while actively contributing to a new, emerging market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines. Join a team that values innovation and excellence, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the future of nuclear energy in Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Voluntary Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans with Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of construction and subcontractor supervision experience required.
• Proven ability to manage field staff and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities on-site.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and project schedules.
• Maintain relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction Supervision

Project Scheduling

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Technical College Diploma

Equivalent Technical Training

Job description

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Requisition ID: 176098

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Canada. Reporting to the General Superintendent, the Civil Night Shift Superintendent will be responsible for providing overall supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities on project construction site. The initial assignment for this role will be to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) for the Construction of the Unir 1 Small Modular Reactor.

In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven track record of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Canada.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Oshawa and surrounding areas, or willing to relocate. This project does NOT offer a rotation/TDY schedule /travel, or relocation assistance.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The successful candidate will also be open to traveling and relocating for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors & public.
• Implement and enforce the corporate health and safety program.
• Adhere to the company's Policy & Procedures Manual
• Be an ambassador of the company both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with union obligations, if applicable.
• Ensure project profitability, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
• Develop project master schedule with Project Manager. Ensure subcontractors comply with project master schedule.
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed 3 week schedules for subcontractor use
• Develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Review and update schedule, cost forecast and cash flow with Project Manager for PSR
• Plan and supervise the work of subcontractors and own forces on the project including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment and work schedules.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of subtrades, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications and project schedule and budget.
• Interface with client representatives, design consultants, other contractors, etc.
• Ensure project is constructed within project quality guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate field documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, rental records, concrete logs and as-built drawings, etc.
• Supervise, mentor, coach and train project personnel.
• Assist in securing new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
• Organize and chair weekly subcontractor and safety meetings.
• Participate in basic layout and field engineering activities.
• Maintain lines and levels – verify as built conditions.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Previous experience with deep excavation, tunnelling and heavy concrete works preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience or equivalent
• Proven ability to successfully supervise construction projects.
• The proven ability to effectively manage field staff.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction such as technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
• Good presentation skills.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable walking and standing for long periods of time and lifting.
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  
  
  

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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