Construction Manager - Travel Projects

Kiewit; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Superintendent to oversee various construction activities. This role emphasizes field leadership and requires 10+ years of experience in the construction industry, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role. The successful candidate will manage project timelines, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain high-quality workmanship while leading a team of Foremen and craft labor. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proactive mindset for problem-solving.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience, including 5 years in a Superintendent or Leadership role.
• Must possess a proactive mindset and be highly motivated.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities for designated projects.
• Manage material logistics and site management efforts.
• Act as the primary point of contact on-site for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Job description

Requisition ID:178568

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Eastern Canada District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:OGC

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

This position emphasizes key field leadership, requiring you to oversee daily operations involving electrical construction activities. You will lead a dedicated team of Foremen and craft labor, ensuring that all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards.

Your expertise will be essential in organizing work methods, managing project timelines, controlling financial expenditures, and maintaining high‑quality workmanship. You will also play a vital role in promoting adherence to designs and specifications, delegating responsibilities, and enhancing productivity on the job site. Your ability to build strong relationships with clients, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams will foster a collaborative, solution‑oriented work atmosphere that drives successful outcomes. At Kiewit, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke construction solutions for power projects, supported by our skilled workforce and robust resources, allowing us to manage projects of varying scales without compromising safety and quality.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open‑pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind‑power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

The position will be based on our multiple projects locations. Candidates must be open to travel OR relocation.

Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Oversee all on‑site construction activities for designated projects, ensuring that they align with overall project goals and timeframes.
• Manage material logistics, EPC coordination, and site management efforts for seamless project execution.
• Collaborate effectively with EPC/Design‑Build and logistics teams to enable flawless integration across various components of the project.

Construction Planning and Coordination

• Formulate, review, and enforce detailed construction plans that meet operational objectives.
• Organize and oversee outage schedules to ensure minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate commissioning activities to ensure projects are transitioned successfully to operational status.
• Uphold strict adherence to safety regulations and operational protocols to protect all site personnel.

Client Interaction

• Act as the primary point of contact on‑site for clients, providing timely updates on project progress, financials, timelines, and potential risks.
• Proactively address client questions and concerns to facilitate ongoing trust and collaboration.
• Provide regular, transparent project status reports to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.

Team Collaboration

• Engage closely with Project Managers, schedulers, project controllers, and engineers to align field operations with strategic project goals.
• Supervise and encourage general and logistics contractors in their scope of work executions.
• Lead on‑site meetings for construction management briefings to ensure everyone is aligned on objectives.

Communication and Reporting

• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project status, timelines, and risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Ensure robust communication across all program areas, including clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a Superintendent or Leadership role.
• Must possess a proactive mindset; highly motivated, with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of rapidly learning and understanding various processes related to Kiewit’s operational policies, procedures, and software applications.
• Proficient in identifying and mitigating potential problems that may arise during the course of a project.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, safety compliance, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

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 full‑time 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.