Superintendent

Roni Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings program

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

RONI Group is seeking a Superintendent, Sewer and Watermain to lead municipal infrastructure projects in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. Reporting to the Director, you will supervise crews, coordinate field operations with safety teams, and ensure work aligns with drawings, specs and schedules.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in underground water/sewer construction with leadership experience, strong drawing interpretation, and a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in underground water/sewer construction with 3+ years in senior foreperson roles.
• Experience supervising watermain, sewer and related civil work incl. deep excavations.
• Ability to read civil drawings, profiles, specs and translate to field instructions.
• Valid Ontario G driver license and ability to travel Ottawa/Eastern Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Direct forepersons, operators, labourers and subcontractors. Set daily priorities, supervise assigned work areas and shifts, and coach crews in safe, productive practices.
• Develop daily work plans and look-ahead schedules with the Project Manager. Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, deliveries, access, utility locates, permits and inspections before work begins.
• Track installed quantities, production and resource use against the plan. Identify constraints early and adjust sequencing and resources with the project team to address delays and control costs.
• Coordinate safety plans and ensure compliance with OHSA; stop unsafe work until hazards are controlled.
• Arrange inspections and required testing, maintain daily reports and communicate with inspectors, utilities and the public.

Skills

7+ years experience

Lead crews

Read civil drawings

Safety knowledge

Driver's license

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Civil engineering tech education

Gold Seal certification

First Aid/CPR

Job description

RONI Group is a multidisciplinary construction company, established in 1984, providing comprehensive infrastructure and construction services across commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors. We specialize in excavation, demolition, shoring, deep foundations, civil construction, concrete forming, waterproofing, landscaping, and full site preparation, delivering end-to-end solutions through our integrated group of companies.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director, Eastern Ontario the Superintendent, Sewer and Watermain will lead municipal infrastructure and heavy civil projects in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. You will lead crews and coordinate field operations with our operations, project management and safety teams to deliver safe, productive work that meets drawings, specifications and schedules.

Key responsibilities:

Field leadership and planning

• Direct forepersons, operators, labourers and subcontractors. Set daily priorities, supervise assigned work areas and shifts, and coach crews in safe, productive practices.
• Develop daily work plans and look-ahead schedules with the Project Manager. Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, deliveries, access, utility locates, permits and inspections before work begins.
• Track installed quantities, production and resource use against the plan. Identify constraints early and adjust sequencing and resources with the project team to address delays and control costs.

Water and sewer construction

• Supervise excavation, bedding, installation, backfill, compaction and restoration for watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, forcemains, service connections, maintenance holes, chambers, valves and hydrants.
• Coordinate survey and layout, verify line and grade, and check pipe joints, restraint, bedding and utility clearances. Confirm required inspections and measurements are completed before work is covered.
• Coordinate live-service connections, shutdowns, temporary servicing, bypass pumping and dewatering with the project team and responsible utilities. Plan for service continuity and emergency response.

Safety and environmental protection

• Implement site safety plans and applicable Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction requirements. Lead safety briefings, inspections and corrective actions, and stop unsafe work until hazards are controlled.
• Verify excavation and trench protection, safe access, utility exposure, lifting, traffic and confined-space controls. Ensure engineered temporary works and approved procedures are followed.
• Maintain public and pedestrian protection, site housekeeping, erosion and sediment controls, spill prevention, and appropriate soil and water handling practices.

Quality control and project records

• Review drawings, specifications and approved submittals. Identify design conflicts, unforeseen conditions and potential changes promptly; provide field information for requests for information and implement authorized directions.
• Arrange inspections and required testing, including compaction, pressure and leakage testing, flushing, disinfection, sampling and CCTV inspection, as applicable, with qualified personnel and municipal representatives.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, labour and equipment records, quantities, deliveries, photos, as-builts and extra-work records. Coordinate professionally with inspectors, consultants, utilities and the public.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in underground water and sewer construction, including 3 years leading crews as a superintendent, general foreperson or senior foreperson. Equivalent combinations of practical experience and demonstrated leadership will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience supervising watermain, sewer and related civil construction, including deep excavations, live utility interfaces, pressure piping and gravity sewer line and grade.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, profiles, specifications, survey information and approved construction procedures, and translate them into clear instructions for crews.
• Working knowledge of applicable construction safety requirements, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Drawings (OPSS/OPSD), and municipal standards relevant to the work.
• Relevant supervisor safety training and knowledge of excavation, trenching and other assigned hazards. Required task-specific training must be completed before undertaking the applicable work.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, or equivalent, and ability to travel between assigned sites throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.

Additional assets

• Experience supervising unionized crews and coordinating multiple underground work fronts.
• Experience with trenchless construction, horizontal directional drilling, pipe rehabilitation or complex bypass systems.
• Civil engineering technology education, Gold Seal certification, or other relevant construction training; current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate in both English and French.

What We Offer

• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for a new job vacancy.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The RONI Group is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where talent is recognized and valued without regard to gender, race, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and drives innovation and success.

The RONI Group is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.