Senior Project Superintendent - Toronto

Turner Construction Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced construction supervisor to oversee field operations for large projects. The role requires strong leadership and project management skills, with a focus on safety and compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience. This position is in-person and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of construction experience.
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field construction and manage project operations.
• Develop project work schedules and logistics plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Construction operations

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Job description

Division : Canada - Toronto

Project Location(s) :

Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN

Minimum Years Experience :

Travel Involved :

None / Not Specified

Job Type : Regular

Job Classification : Experienced

Education : Bachelors Degree

Job Family : Construction

Compensation : Salaried Exempt

Position Description : Supervise field construction of a single large or complexproject, or multiple projects within business unit, and leverage constructionoperations expertise to provide technical and organizational planning andscheduling guidance to project operations in order to complete work on time,within budget, and to quality specified. This role is an in person position.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities :

• Primary liaison with owners, architects, engineers for day-to-day construction operations activities.
• Develop and implement overall project work schedules, identify critical path including expediting scheduled critical materials and equipment for timely delivery to jobsite.
• Lead, supervise, and develop Turner jobsite staff and provide input on or conduct performance appraisals.
• Develop and manage jobsite safety program in collaboration with EH&S team and ensure Trade partners comply with Turner standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Develop and implement overall project set-up and site logistics plan.
• Develop and implement overall project work schedules identifying critical path and expediting of scheduled critical materials and equipment for timely delivery to jobsite.
• Participate in project pursuits, proposals and presentations.
• Oversee project activities in compliance with approved contract documents, scheduling, logistics, quality control, field operations, and WIP and Trade employee staffing levels, provide technical and jobsite planning guidance to project.
• Manage relationships with Trade partners and Trade employees, oversee work across Trades to promote and coordinate project operations. Document, respond, and work to resolve project and job site issues related to procedures, productivity impacts, design clarifications, labor, equipment, budget, quality and schedule.
• Oversee implementation of project mock-ups and associated testing, review and approval.
• Ensure required project permits and insurance, keep current for term of project. Serve as liaison with inspection agencies.
• Serve as Stormwater Compliance Coordinator (SCC) in accordance with Turner’s Stormwater Compliance Program.
• Manage and align General Conditions and General Requirements within budget.
• Manage monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, billing process for Work-In-Place (WIP), material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Implement continuous improvement concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, and minimum of 12 years of construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Thorough understanding of commercial construction operations and Self-Perform operations

Thorough knowledge and understanding of general and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, construction means, methods, and materials, understanding of line and grade and survey methods

Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles

Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and project Safety programs

Proficient knowledge of building codes and compliance

Established relationships with owners, developers, and architects within region

Ability to produce and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Leadership experience to make decisions, direct and build teams

Diplomatic approach to problem solving, use active listening to completely understand target audience needs, develop targeted solutions

Excellent presentation delivery with professional verbal and written communication, aptly tailors and delivers communications to various audiences

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reachwith hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitorand frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required bythis job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, andthe employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a varietyof conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at constructionwork sites, office locations, and / or off-site venues. The employee mustregularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move upto 50 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in thefield and in an office. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet tomoderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee will regularly engage at construction work sites where the employee isexposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborneparticles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noisein the construction work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employeeis required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, andapplicable laws.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

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