Site Manager

Webuild; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in construction as a Construction Superintendent, overseeing complex infrastructure projects in Toronto. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage site personnel, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This full-time, onsite role requires extensive experience in civil construction and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in heavy civil construction, 10 years in subway or rail projects.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and specifications.
• OSHA or equivalent safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all field operations ensuring safe, on-schedule, and within-budget work delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage site personnel.
• Enforce compliance with safety regulations and conduct daily inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers who have been at the forefront of the construction business for 120 years. We are a global player with Italian roots specializing in complex infrastructure: innovative and sustainable works that improve the lives of people. In over a century, we built some of the world's most iconic infrastructure projects. Webuild envisions, designs, and builds major works and infrastructure for sustainable mobility, hydropower, water, and green buildings.

Webuild has won a new contract to deliver the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations section of the Ontario Line and we are currently seeking a Construction Superintendent

This position is a full-time 100% onsite position at our downtown office.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Superintendent will oversee all field operations ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with design specifications and quality standards. This role involves coordinating subcontractors, managing site personnel, and working closely with engineering, safety, environment and quality teams to deliver complex underground infrastructure, including tunneling, station construction, track installation, and systems integration.

Responsibilities:

Site Management & Supervision

• Plan, direct and oversee daily construction activities on-site.
• Supervise subcontractors, tradespeople, laborers, and suppliers.
• Ensure proper implementation of construction methods and sequences.
• Manage logistics, material deliveries, and equipment use.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and site inspections.
• Plan, address and mitigate potential hazards immediately.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all work complies with specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Coordinate inspections and tests with quality control teams and third-party inspectors.
• Track and document deficiencies and oversee corrections.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Maintain and update look-ahead schedules and daily work plans.
• Coordinate closely with site engineers to avoid conflicts and delays.
• Monitor progress against project timelines and report variances.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily logs of activities, manpower, and incidents.
• Submit regular progress reports to the Construction Manager.
• Plan and monitor materials, tools, and equipment.
• Interface with transit authority representatives, utility providers, and local agencies.
• Support community engagement and address public inquiries when required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in heavy civil construction, including 10 years in subway or rail transit projects.
• Proven experience supervising excavation, shoring (Slurry Walls), bracing, tunneling (CUT & COVER), concrete, utilities, bridges, soil improvement.
• Knowledge of construction regulations, codes, and transit authority standards.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings and interpreting specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical diploma/degree.
• Experience with major subway/metro rail projects.
• OSHA or equivalent safety certification.
• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., MS Office Suite).

At Webuild, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes gender equity and the recruitment of under-represented groups at all levels of our workforce.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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