Senior Civil Superintendent

Ledcor; Clarington; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Senior Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on our Oshawa project. You will ensure on-time, on-budget completion, implement the project plan, and supervise field staff, contractors, and tradespeople on-site.

The role requires 15+ years in heavy civil/infrastructure, strong leadership, and a track record in wet utilities, drainage, and earthworks. Expect full-time site work with occasional travel to downtown Toronto as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience in heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role on infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in wet utilities (storm, sanitary, watermain), drainage (culverts), and earthworks (cut and fill).
• Experience with both open cut and trenchless utility installation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex site activities.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling and lookahead planning.
• Solid knowledge of safety programs, hazard assessments, and safe work practices.
• Experience working in active rail corridors (CPKC corridor experience preferred).
• Experience with Metrolinx Work Plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively address site challenges.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a firm, results-driven approach.
• Ability to work full-time on site in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all on-site construction activities related to wet utilities, drainage, and earthworks.
• Lead the onsite morning foreman coordination meetings to ensure alignment and coordination across all trades.
• Lead daily safety briefings and ensure all Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) are completed.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring performance, productivity, and adherence to scope and schedule.
• Monitor daily progress against the project schedule and proactively identify, flag, and resolve issues.
• Develop, manage, and update three-week lookahead schedules aligned with the overall project schedule and actively manage constraints to maintain workflow and productivity.
• Ensure daily tracking and reporting of installed quantities, productivity, labour, and equipment, and validate subcontractor-reported quantities.
• Provide accurate field data (quantities, productivity, and resource usage) to support cost control, forecasting, and progress measurement.
• Coordinate site access, logistics, and sequencing of work to avoid conflicts and delays.
• Anticipate and mitigate coordination challenges before they impact construction progress.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, designers, and surveyors to resolve field issues.
• Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with JV and parent companies standards.
• Prepare, review, and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), including subcontractor submissions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Work Plans and Method Statements.
• Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved plans and methodologies.
• Ensure clear understanding of Quality ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans) and be responsible for implementation onsite.
• Review and understand project drawings, specifications, and construction work packages to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain full-time on-site presence to ensure safe, coordinated execution of all work.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Identify, document, and communicate field changes, delays, and impacts, maintaining detailed records (daily reports, photos, site conditions) to support change management and claims.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

Scheduling & planning

Subcontractor coordination

Problem-solving

On-site supervision

Rail corridor experience

Job description

Over the last 30 years in Ontario, Ledcor has continued to grow and evolve and is now a leading provider of construction services across the province. From our early days building infrastructure and developing communities, to our more recent work in the heavy civil and mining, residential, and aviation sectors, we have always been driven by our commitment to safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and success.

Ledcor is hiring a Senior Superintendent who will be responsible for the smooth functioning of day to day field operations & ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Senior Superintendent, a recognized expert in the organization, implements the project plan and schedule, ensures safety and quality control, and delegates work to field staff, contractors, and tradespeople.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all on-site construction activities related to wet utilities, drainage, and earthworks.
• Lead the onsite morning foreman coordination meetings to ensure alignment and coordination across all trades.
• Lead daily safety briefings and ensure all Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) are completed.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring performance, productivity, and adherence to scope and schedule.
• Monitor daily progress against the project schedule and proactively identify, flag, and resolve issues.
• Develop, manage, and update three-week lookahead schedules aligned with the overall project schedule and actively manage constraints to maintain workflow and productivity.
• Ensure daily tracking and reporting of installed quantities, productivity, labour, and equipment, and validate subcontractor-reported quantities.
• Provide accurate field data (quantities, productivity, and resource usage) to support cost control, forecasting, and progress measurement.
• Coordinate site access, logistics, and sequencing of work to avoid conflicts and delays.
• Anticipate and mitigate coordination challenges before they impact construction progress.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, designers, and surveyors to resolve field issues.
• Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with JV and parent companies standards.
• Prepare, review, and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), including subcontractor submissions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Work Plans and Method Statements.
• Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved plans and methodologies.
• Ensure clear understanding of Quality ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans) and be responsible for implementation onsite.
• Review and understand project drawings, specifications, and construction work packages to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain full-time on-site presence to ensure safe, coordinated execution of all work.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Identify, document, and communicate field changes, delays, and impacts, maintaining detailed records (daily reports, photos, site conditions) to support change management and claims.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience in heavy civil or infrastructure projects
• 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role on infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in wet utilities (storm, sanitary, watermain), drainage (culverts), and earthworks (cut and fill).
• Experience with both open cut and trenchless utility installation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex site activities.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling and lookahead planning.
• Solid knowledge of safety programs, hazard assessments, and safe work practices.
• Experience working in active rail corridors (CPKC corridor experience is preferred).
• Experience with Metrolinx Work Plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively address site challenges.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a firm, results-driven approach.
• Ability to work full-time on site in a fast-paced construction environment.

Work Conditions

• Full-time site based in Oshawa, Ontario.
• Occasional travel to downtown Toronto office will be required for the duration of the project.

Compensation

$141,300.00 - $188,400.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.