Site Superintendent (Toronto, ON)

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Benefit coverage for you and your_deps

Employer RRSP contributions

Paid Time Off

Work-life balance

Job summary

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant TTC initiative to expand and modernize a major subway hub in Toronto. The Site Superintendent will provide day-to-day leadership of site operations, coordinate field resources, and ensure safe, efficient, high-quality execution while working with management, engineering,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management or related field with field experience is required.
• Solid knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical interfaces.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules and contract requirements.
• Experience in constrained, operational or public-facing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities, including workforce planning, subcontractor coordination, materials, equipment, and site logistics.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with project procedures and regulations.
• Review drawings and work packages for field readiness and constructability.
• Plan sequences to meet milestones while minimizing disruptions to station operations.
• Coordinate with project teams and TTC stakeholders for timely execution.
• Supervise subcontractors and address performance and coordination issues.
• Ensure inspections, testing, and documentation align with the quality plan.
• Maintain daily reports, logs, and field records.
• Lead coordination meetings and pre-task planning.
• Identify risks and escalate with proposed solutions to leadership.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and deficiency correction activities.
• Mentor field staff and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Digital field-management tools

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction Management

Gold Seal certification asset

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

Project Overview

The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.

Who we are

Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project.

Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Paid Time Off

We currently have an opening in Toronto, ON for a:

Site Superintendent

The Site Superintendent will provide day-to-day leadership of site operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of assigned construction activities. Working closely with project management, engineering, safety, quality, subcontractors, and TTC stakeholders, the successful candidate will coordinate field resources, resolve site issues, and maintain progress in a complex, high-profile transit environment.

How will you contribute to the team

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Lead and coordinate daily site activities, including workforce planning, subcontractor operations, equipment, materials, access, and site logistics.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all work is completed in accordance with project procedures, applicable legislation, approved work plans, and safe work practices.
• Review drawings, specifications, methods, schedules, and work packages to confirm field readiness and identify constructability concerns before work begins.
• Plan and sequence construction activities to meet project milestones while minimizing disruptions to station operations, nearby businesses, pedestrians, transit users, and the surrounding community.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, quality personnel, safety representatives, utility owners, authorities, and TTC stakeholders to support timely field execution.
• Supervise subcontractors and trades, monitor productivity and workmanship, and address performance, resource, and coordination issues promptly.
• Ensure inspections, testing, deficiency management, and documentation are completed in accordance with the project quality plan and contract requirements.
• Monitor progress against short-term and master schedules, identify emerging delays or constraints, and implement practical recovery or mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site records, labour and equipment information, delivery logs, photographs, and other required field documentation.
• Lead daily coordination meetings, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and shift handovers to ensure clear communication of priorities, risks, and responsibilities.
• Proactively identify site conflicts, unforeseen conditions, and operational risks, escalating issues with recommended solutions to project leadership.
• Support commissioning, turnover, closeout, and deficiency correction activities for assigned areas of work.
• Mentor field staff and foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team environment.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive construction experience, including experience supervising crews and subcontractors on complex heavy civil, infrastructure, rail, or transit projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical construction interfaces.
• Experience working in constrained, operational, or public-facing environments is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of Ontario health and safety requirements, quality control processes, construction documentation, and site coordination practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, work plans, and contract requirements.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard construction technology and digital field-management tools. Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is an asset.
• Gold Seal certification, relevant trade certification, or designation as a Certified Engineering Technologist is an asset.
• Availability to work site-based hours, including occasional evenings, nights, weekends, or shift work, as project requirements evolve.

Salary Range

Between $150,000 to $175,000 depending on experience.

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a full time position