Senior Superintendent, Special Projects — Hybrid Role & Growth

Pomerleau; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day 1

Job summary

Pomerleau’s Special Projects division seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead site operations on projects up to $10 million. You will oversee trades, manage schedule, ensure safety and quality, and work closely with the PM and clients to keep milestones on track.

You will mentor site personnel, maintain thorough documentation, and enforce standards across all activities. A Journeyman certificate and proven delivery experience are required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or related construction discipline preferred.
• 3+ years on site as a lead hand, foreman, or supervising construction.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving to build trust among trade partners.
• Proven track record delivering projects and coordinating teams.
• Solid knowledge of construction techniques, drawings, and specs.
• Experience managing safety, scheduling, quality, and cost control.
• Ability to identify challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Proficient with process-driven environments and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources are in place to meet safety, schedule, and quality goals.
• Maintain the project schedule with short-term look-ahead planning.
• Supervise and coordinate on-site trade activities.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and team to resolve issues.
• Implement recovery strategies for schedule or budget risks.
• Identify deficiencies and scheduling challenges for escalation.
• Mentor, coach, and train site personnel to support growth.
• Maintain daily reports, safety inspections, and schedule updates.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
• Coordinate with trade partners to maintain schedule milestones.
• Support site start-up activities and client coordination meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Mentoring

Education

Journeyman Certificate

Tools

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Pomerleau’s Special Projects division seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead site operations on projects up to $10 million. You will oversee trades, manage schedule, ensure safety and quality, and work closely with the PM and clients to keep milestones on track.

You will mentor site personnel, maintain thorough documentation, and enforce standards across all activities. A Journeyman certificate and proven delivery experience are required.