Project Superintendent- Water/Wastewater

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading Canadian general contractor to hire a Project Superintendent for water and wastewater infrastructure in the GTA, Ontario. You will oversee on-site execution of major projects, driving safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

With 10+ years in delivery, Gold Seal or P.Eng-style credentials, and a track record of large wastewater wins, you’ll lead field teams, coordinate subcontractors, and keep stakeholders informed while managing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Project Superintendent or Senior Site Supervisor.
• Experience leading wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Gold Seal Certification or eligibility preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in project scheduling and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Leading all on-site construction operations from project start through closeout.
• Building and maintaining a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinating field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules alongside the project management team.
• Planning construction sequencing and proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Monitoring labour productivity, equipment utilization, quantities, and project costs.
• Identifying design conflicts, constructability issues, and project risks before they impact delivery.
• Managing self-performed work, including complex concrete and formwork operations where applicable.
• Leading site meetings, trade coordination meetings, and safety meetings while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Working collaboratively with project management to manage changes, additional work, and schedule recovery strategies.
• Maintaining strong relationships with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Gold Seal Certification

Engineering designation (P.Eng.)

Tools

MS Office

Digital construction docs

Job description

Project Superintendent - Water/wastewater

Location: GTA, Ontario

Compensation: $120,000-$170,000 (based on experience)

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a well-established Canadian general contractor to add a Project Superintendent to their dynamic team. With a robust backlog of work and a collaborative leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to lead significant projects while working alongside experienced construction professionals who value safety, quality, and execution.

What You'll Do

As Project Superintendent, you'll be responsible for the successful day-to-day execution of major construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Leading all on-site construction operations from project start through closeout.
• Building and maintaining a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinating field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules alongside the project management team.
• Planning construction sequencing and proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Monitoring labour productivity, equipment utilization, quantities, and project costs.
• Identifying design conflicts, constructability issues, and project risks before they impact delivery.
• Managing self-performed work, including complex concrete and formwork operations where applicable.
• Leading site meetings, trade coordination meetings, and safety meetings while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Working collaboratively with project management to manage changes, additional work, and schedule recovery strategies.
• Maintaining strong relationships with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience as a Project Superintendent or Senior Site Supervisor with a general contractor.
• Gold Seal Certification (or eligibility), C.E.T., C.Tech., or P.Eng. designation is considered a strong asset..
• Proven success leading major wastewater projects valued between approximately $75M and $100M or larger.
• Strong experience managing self-performed concrete and formwork operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital construction documentation tools.

Why This Opportunity

• Lead large, technically complex projects that have a lasting impact on communities.
• Work for a financially stable contractor with a strong backlog of major infrastructure work.
• Be empowered to make decisions and influence project outcomes.
• Collaborate with experienced project teams that value teamwork and practical leadership.
• Expand your experience across complex infrastructure projects that will strengthen your long-term career.
• Join an organization that promotes safety, accountability, and continuous professional growth.

*Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted*