Construction Superintendent

Asco Construction Ltd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental insurance plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Family Assistance Program

Matching RRSP Program up to 5% of base salary

Discretionary bonuses / Profit sharing

On the job training

Professional and career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ottawa seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee construction operations. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional construction, with a successful track record in managing projects valued between $1 million and $10 million. Responsibilities include ensuring safety on site, maintaining project schedules, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary package, including health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in ICI construction.
• Experience with a general contracting company.
• Direct supervision of projects valued between $1M and $10M.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations ensuring safety and quality.
• Plan and control daily construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with design plans and specifications.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication in English

Education

Gold Seal Certification

Journeyman trade experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sector: ICI

Salary Range: 95K-130K (depending on experience)

The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing the entire operation of the construction site. They should be able to determine and address any risk areas in order to maintain the safety of workers. This candidate should be experienced in communicating project milestones with clients and other parties, and be able to establish a timeline for completion. Some of the Superintendent responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing field operations with a sharp eye for safety, quality, and efficiency
• Coordinating trades, subcontractors, and materials to keep projects moving smoothly
• Ensuring compliance with design plans, specs, codes, and environmental standards
• Collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, and clients
• Providing safety leadership on site
• Planning, scheduling, and controlling daily construction activities on site
• Ensuring sufficient manpower is provided to achieve safety, schedule, and quality objectives
• Collaborating with and fostering positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Have at least five (5) years’ experience in IC construction.
• Journeyman trade experience background is a benefit
• Gold Seal Certification is an asset
• Have demonstrated experience with a general contracting company
• Solid experience delivering ICI projects such as: commercial fit-ups & base building, institutional (schools, healthcare, municipal), etc.
• Have direct site supervision of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional construction projects valued between $1million and $10 million
• Demonstrate superior leadership, motivational, and mentoring skills
• Have strong supervision, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Have excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
• Be service and results-oriented
• Be able to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules
• Be eligible for security clearances and possess a valid driver’s license
• Have superior working knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Health and Dental insurance plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Matching RRSP Program up to 5% of base salary
• Professional Association Memberships reimbursement program
• Discretionary bonuses / Profit sharing
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Professional and career development opportunities

ASCO is an Inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASCO does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

We are committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.