Superintendent

Pomerleau; Surrey; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Hybrid work

Employee stock ownership

Career growth

Transit reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead major civil construction projects in Canada. You will drive HS&E compliance, coordinate trades, manage the project schedule and mentor onsite teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and a proven ability to operate across large, regional teams while maintaining safety and budget discipline.

Qualifications

• Civil construction experience with a proven project track record.
• Construction-related certificate, diploma or degree required.
• Strong leadership and ability to coordinate large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety and environmental practices on site.
• Develop and manage the construction schedule with the project team.
• Identify manpower needs and supervise site operations.
• Collaborate with trade partners, consultants and clients.
• Ensure work is built per plans, specs and codes.
• Maintain site documentation and inventory.
• Mentor the project team and promote continuous improvement.
• Oversee on-site material receiving and quality control.
• Support project wrap-up and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Scheduling

Quality control

Budget control

Team collaboration

Problem solving

On-site supervision

Education

Construction-related certificate/diploma/degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an experienced Superintendent working in the Major Projects team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support new and ongoing project growth, challenging industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with the project management team, various client groups and subtrades to ensure project excellence through your outstanding leadership, keen eye for detail and commitment to quality, and health and safety.

What you will do

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project.
• Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project.
• Use your proactive approach to determine project materials are supplied and in compliance with our first-class Quality Program.
• Establish and identify on-site manpower requirements.
• Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring and walking with our team on site to support the project team.
• Collaborate with our trade partners and consultants.
• Develop and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity.
• Jump in right from the beginning! Collaborate with the Project Manager for all construction site start-up details including the schedule.
• Be a role model during coordination meeting with our clients and associated representatives.
• Stay on top of workforce training for the site team and ensure all training is up to date.
• Actively receive delivered materials on site according to policy.
• Ensure that the project is built according to the approved plan, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that all content is current.
• Be a keeper of construction site inventory and work with our Logistics team to ensure accuracy.
• Keep construction site documentation organized.
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.
• Educate and provide training to workers and the Project Team on environmental matters as an expert in the field.

Requirements

• Previous relevant experience within the civil construction industry.
• A construction related certificate, diploma or degree.
• A proven track record of project success and team collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, quality and cost control.
• The ability to quickly identify problematic situations, identify possible causes, produce effective solutions and collaboratively lead a large team to successful completion.
• A passion to develop, maintain and execute the project schedule.
• Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software.
• Knowledge of the market and ability to work throughout the region.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we’ve proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Compensation

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired. Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.