Site Manager/ Superintendent - Building Group

Govan Brown & Associates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot allowance

RRSP match

ESPP

Health & dental benefits

Health Spending Account

Service rewards

Team events & volunteering

Development & training

Wellness program

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Govan Brown & Associates in Toronto is seeking a Construction Site Manager/Superintendent to oversee all on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget alignment, and leading on-site teams on ground-up projects.

You will coordinate labour and subcontractors, interpret plans, manage stakeholders, enforce safety programs, and drive project close-out while meeting client expectations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Certifications such as P.Eng., GSC, NCSO are strong assets.
• Experience managing base build, core & shell, and repositioning projects.
• Strong scheduling skills: monthly progress schedules, micro plans, and two-week lookaheads.
• Proven leadership to ensure accountability and high-quality work.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and construction legislation.
• Proactive in identifying and mitigating risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relations with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maximize site productivity by managing and coordinating labour and subcontractors within budget.
• Interpret plans and specifications per project scope and ensure compliance with drawings.
• Manage internal labour and subcontractor activities to adhere to schedule and budget.
• Liaise with Project Stakeholders through weekly foreman’s/site meetings and JHSC meetings.
• Create a safe work environment by enforcing Health & Safety guidelines on site.
• Maintain daily job history logs and inspect workmanship for contractual compliance.
• Oversee project close-out activities, including deficiencies and site demobilization.
• Plan and implement construction means/methods, schedules, and site logistics.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Construction management

P.Eng

GSC/NCSO

Core & shell

Scheduling

Leadership

Geodetic data

Interpersonal skills

H&S knowledge

Time management

Negotiation

Ethics

MS Project

Outlook

Driver's license

Project travel

Tools

MS Project

Outlook

Job description

Govan Brown is a national construction firm headquartered in Toronto. Our expertise is in commercial interiors and core & shell construction. Since 1994, we’ve demonstrated excellence through our commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation. We provide an environment that engages our people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which we work. Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Canada's Top 40 Contractors.

COOL PERKS WE OFFER

• Safety: We prioritize safety at GB, with daily safety activities woven into our operations and safety programming throughout the year. We also offer a $400 Boot Allowance every two years to ensure employees have access to CSA approved safety boots.
• Investing in your future: We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Health & Dental Benefits: Such as prescription drug coverage, medical services, dental and vision as well as a Health Spending Account of $750 (minimum) to use as you like to top up our benefit programs.
• Service and Referral Rewards: We appreciate our employees’ commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!)
• Fun Team and Volunteer Events: Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community.
• Professional Development & Training: Expand your knowledge through various internal training programs and support of your professional certification goals.
• Wellness & Life Balance: Through our Employee Assistance Program we offer wellness tools for employees and their families, as well as a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

We’re searching for a Construction Site Manager / Construction Superintendent to join our Building Group team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your outstanding leadership skills and keen knowledge of ground-up construction to oversee and manage all on-site construction activities while ensuring client projects are executed safely, successfully and in alignment with quality, schedule and financial goals. A project list must be included on your resume.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maximize site productivity by managing and coordinating the work performance, quality and efficiency of labourers and subcontractors in relation to the sub-contract scope and overall budget
• Interpret plans and specifications according to the scope of the project, ensuring compliance with working drawings and specifications
• Manage internal labour team and subcontractor activities to ensure adherence to the project construction schedule, scopes of work related to the sub-contract and budget
• Liaise effectively and maintain regular communication with all Project Stakeholders including but limited to weekly foreman’s/site meetings, JHSC meetings
• Create a safe work environment by implementing strict Health & Safety guidelines on site and ensuring compliance with all related legislation and safe practices
• Exercise legal due diligence, including maintenance of a daily job history log, inspecting workmanship to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and identifying resources required to mitigate potential risks and hazards
• Oversee project close out activities, including quick resolution of deficiencies and site cleanup
• Planning and implementing construction means/methods, schedules, productivity, innovations, site logistics and coordinating with all related stakeholders
• Oversee project close-out activities such as final inspections, deficiencies, warranty work and site demobilization

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Construction certifications i.e.. P.Eng., GSC NCSO, etc. are strong assets.
• Experience managing base build, core & shell, and repositioning projects.
• Strong scheduling skills: monthly progress schedules, micro plans, and two-week lookaheads.
• Proven leadership to ensure accountability and high-quality work.
• Solid understanding of layout principles, geodetic datums, and related instruments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain respect with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and construction legislation.
• Exceptional time management and resource allocation skills.
• Proactive in identifying and mitigating risks.
• Skilled in negotiation and dispute resolution.
• High integrity, honesty, and ethics.
• Proficient in MS Project, and Outlook.
• Valid Class G driver’s license and reliable vehicle for project travel.

YOUR ESTIMATED SALARY

• This role offers an annual salary between $110,000 and $150,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with final compensation thoughtfully tailored in the offer stage.

YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Role basedon active construction sites.
• Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.
• In person; Not a hybrid or remote position.
• Main office location is 108 Vine Avenue, Toronto.

Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.