Site Superintendent

QM Environmental; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QM Environmental is seeking a Site Superintendent to oversee project execution in environmental remediation. Responsibilities include managing on-site activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and coordinating with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in civil construction, strong knowledge of safety regulations, and must be willing to travel to different sites as required. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, offering robust health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Health Club Membership

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in remediation or civil construction.
• Knowledge of safety and employment regulations.
• Valid driver’s license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervising all on-site activities and managing field operations staff.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Identifying and resolving issues and conducting regular site walkthroughs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of safety regulations

Understanding of specifications and blueprints

Job description

QM Environmental is one of Canada's largest full-service national civil and environmental remediation firms. Always committed to health, safety and the environment, along with our highly trained and qualified personnel QM LP has developed a robust network of suppliers, sub-contractors, consultants, First Nations partners and other strategic partners. Together we are able to meet the diverse needs of our clients across the country, offering everything from specialized services to large, complex end-to-end solutions.

QM’s four business lines include Demolition and Decommissioning, Hazardous Materials Abatement, Environmental Remediation including Civil Earthworks, and Emergency Management & Environmental Response Services.

POSITION SUMMARY :

As the Site Superintendent you will be responsible for the field level execution of projects, including but not limited to supervising all on-site activities, managing field operations staff, overseeing sub-contractors, etcetera. In this position you may be required to supervise multiple sites simultaneously.

Key Duties :

• Understand and ensure all site personnel adhere to QM’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures at all times
• Be aware and willing to ensure safety compliance by all personnel on site.
• Document and Notify the General Superintendent of any unsafe or potentially hazardous situations on site
• Ensure the appropriate safety equipment is available and worn by site personnel at all times
• Develop / contribute to daily operational and project plans, and participate in deliverable level planning with Project Manager
• Establish site control, including preparation of safe zones, lay down areas, stockpile areas, hot zones, etcetera
• Coordinate the physical activities of employees, subcontractors, and suppliers for all site activities
• Identify issues that arise and lead the discussion in their resolution
• Provide regular status updates to General Superintendent and Project Manager
• Obtain stakeholder input / acceptance for project deliverables
• Perform regular physical job site walkthroughs to observe safety and quality
• Ensure all staff maintain focus and adhere to the schedule & design while keeping safety a priority
• Ensure all site resource (labor, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etcetera) are effectively utilized and monitored in order to achieve timely completion of projects
• Ensure all tools and equipment used onsite are taken care of and put away. Any damage or defects are to be reported to the General Superintendent
• Prior to the commencement of site works, gain an understanding of the relevant project specifications and drawings
• On an ongoing basis, monitor all works against specifications to ensure the continuing quality and accuracy of work performed
• Identify, develop a plan, and correct any defects, mistakes, errors, contamination or variations.
• Ensure all the applicable quality checklists are properly completed
• Ensure that relevant information is communicated to direct reports / sub-contractors enabling them to effectively carry out their functions
• Be willing to receive specialized training in order to accomplish skilled tasks
• Ensure that all employs have, or receive the proper training for their assigned tasks
• Majority of time will be spent on job site; out of town travel may be required
• Hours can be long, between 10 – 12 hours per day based on project and client requirements.
• Use of specialized PPE may be required after appropriate training
• Work is outdoors so appropriate clothing will be required

Key Qualifications : Required

• Supervisory experience in remediation or civil construction
• Construction industry experience, in civil earthworks / groundworks, landscaping and / or environmental remediation projects
• Knowledge of safety and employment regulations, policies, procedures
• Knowledge of specifications and blueprints
• Good understanding of codes, laws and other requirements
• Valid driver’s license mandatory

Preferred

• Previous training in First Aid and PPE
• Specialized training in Fall Protection and Flagging

What we offer :

• Extended Health & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• GRRSP and matching DPSP
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• And a Great Team!

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

As proponents of Canada’s Black North Initiative, QM continues to support a culture of integrity, fairness and ethical practices. QM Environmental is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as part of employment with QM Environmental.

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