Site Superintendent

Fuze HR Solutions; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to oversee day-to-day on-site operations for multi-unit residential construction projects in Halifax. You will lead construction activities, ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget control while upholding high quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate with owners, consultants, and trades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent on commercial or multi-residential construction projects.
• Experience constructing 4–8 storey wood-frame or concrete multi-unit residential buildings.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Building Code and local municipal inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout Halifax.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily site operations from excavation through occupancy.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and inspectors.
• Develop and maintain short-term construction schedules.
• Ensure work is completed according to drawings, specifications, and building codes.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OH&S legislation.
• Conduct daily site inspections and quality control reviews.
• Identify and resolve construction issues before they impact schedule or budget.
• Coordinate municipal inspections and occupancy requirements.
• Maintain project documentation including daily reports, site instructions, RFIs, and deficiency logs.
• Monitor labour productivity and subcontractor performance.
• Manage material deliveries and site logistics.
• Participate in weekly project meetings with ownership, consultants, and project management.
• Assist in project planning, sequencing, and risk management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site.
• Mentor assistant superintendents, labourers, and junior staff.

Skills

Leadership on-site

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

Gold Seal Certification

COR Safety training

WHMIS certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site Superintendent

Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

Salary Range: $100,000 to $135,000

A growing Nova Scotia-based construction management firm specializing in mid-rise and multi-unit residential developments is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to join its team.

The company partners with developers from the earliest stages of land acquisition and pre-construction through project completion, delivering high-quality residential communities throughout Halifax.

The team believes successful projects are built through strong leadership, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to quality.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day operations of multi-unit residential construction projects in Halifax.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Superintendent will be responsible for leading all on-site construction activities while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily site operations from excavation through occupancy.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and inspectors.
• Develop and maintain short-term construction schedules.
• Ensure work is completed according to drawings, specifications, and building codes.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OH&S legislation.
• Conduct daily site inspections and quality control reviews.
• Identify and resolve construction issues before they impact schedule or budget.
• Coordinate municipal inspections and occupancy requirements.
• Maintain project documentation including daily reports, site instructions, RFIs, and deficiency logs.
• Monitor labour productivity and subcontractor performance.
• Manage material deliveries and site logistics.
• Participate in weekly project meetings with ownership, consultants, and project management.
• Assist in project planning, sequencing, and risk management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site.
• Mentor assistant superintendents, labourers, and junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent on commercial or multi-residential construction projects.
• Experience constructing 4–8 storey wood-frame or concrete multi-unit residential buildings.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Building Code and local municipal inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout Halifax.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gold Seal Certification or working toward designation.
• COR Safety training.
• WHMIS and Fall Protection certifications.
• First Aid certification.
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, or similar construction management software.
• Experience delivering sustainable or energy-efficient residential projects.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate project teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Professionalism when working with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

You’ll have the opportunity to join a growing organization and work on exciting multi-unit residential developments that help shape communities throughout Halifax.

The company provides:

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Paid vacation
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.

For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch.

We look forward to working with you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Fuze HR, we may use AI-powered tools to assist with some of the behind-the-scenes tasks in recruitment. These tools help us work more efficiently and stay organized, but all final hiring decisions are made by our team of real people.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.