HVAC Superintendent

Kiewit; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Superintendent to oversee HVAC operations in nuclear construction. The role includes leading project planning and execution, monitoring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing subcontractor efficiency. Ideal candidates have significant experience in mechanical or electrical construction, with a preference for those with nuclear project experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Mechanical or Electrical construction.
• 2+ years experience in nuclear construction preferred.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction planning and execution, ensuring compliance with project contracts.
• Monitor schedules and proactively identify risks.
• Oversee the productivity of trade labor and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction technology

Safety requirements

Cost control

Scheduling

Job description

Requisition ID:176160

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

This position will support HVAC operations for the Reactor Building, Radwaste Facility, Control and Service Building (Power Block), and associated interfaces. During the validation phase, the Superintendent will assist with construction planning and reviews, and in execution, will oversee supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities to ensure compliance with project contracts, budgets, and safety/quality standards.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead work planning and execution, including methods of construction, workforce levels, material needs, equipment rentals, and schedules.
• Ensure partnership alignment with alliance partners.
• Monitor and review plans and schedules, proactively identifying risks and issues.
• Utilize the project master schedule to develop detailed look-ahead schedules for General Foremen.
• Implement and enforce safety, quality, and human performance programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project procedures.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies and develop recovery plans when schedules or budgets are at risk.
• Oversee the productivity of trade labor and subcontractors, ensuring efficiency in materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure trade personnel complete necessary training in safety, quality assurance, equipment operation, and technical requirements.
• Support the creation of Construction Work Packages, ensuring adherence to drawings, specifications, and budget.
• Engage with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, and other contractors.
• Maintain compliance with QA programs and overall project quality.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular field tours to track progress and engage with site personnel.
• Perform site safety inspections.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervisory Duties:

• Approve timesheets, expense reports, vacation requests, and training requests within authority limits.
• Provide performance management, coaching, and career planning for direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with company and client conduct policies.
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Mechanical or Electrical construction with subcontractor supervision.
• 2+ years of experience in nuclear construction (preferred).
• Expertise in construction technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements, engineering, cost control, scheduling, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Understanding of Nuclear Safety Culture and Quality Assurance Programs in the nuclear industry.
• Experience managing complex nuclear construction projects.#LI-IS1

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 discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.