Superintendent

Lindsay Construction; Sydney; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Health Benefits

Group RRSP with 4% matching

Annual health and wellness reimburse

Social and community events

Collaboration with senior personnel

Job summary

Lindsay Construction is seeking a Superintendent for projects across Cape Breton. You will lead day-to-day onsite operations, coordinating planning, material delivery, and subcontractor work to deliver projects on time while keeping clients informed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in field supervision of commercial construction, strong communication, and safety focus; design-build/tilt-up experience is a plus and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a field supervisory role for medium-sized commercial construction projects.
• Ability to coordinate on-site operations, interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Able to communicate effectively with Lindsay Construction trades employees and subcontractors.
• Experience with design-build, tilt-up, and wood framing is an asset.
• Journeyman’s classification in a skilled trade is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage day-to-day onsite operations of the project.
• Plan ahead, organize material delivery, and coordinate subcontractors.
• Maintain daily logs and capture progress photos on site.
• Ensure site safety meets company policy and legal requirements.
• Maintain client satisfaction through regular communication and timely responses.
• Provide leadership to the project team on all project aspects.
• Collaborate with other project team members, trades workers and subcontractors.

Skills

On-site operations coordination

Planning & scheduling

Communication with stakeholders

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Journeyman’s classification in a skilled trade

Job description

Build the Future with us!

We build Relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future. At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 65 years and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in.

We are currently recruiting for a Superintendent for projects throughout Cape Breton. This is a non-unionized position. Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Superintendent provides leadership in organizing, coordinating, and monitoring all worksite functions and activities necessary to meet project objectives. Your role includes bidding, planning, and directing daily operations on site. Along with your project team, you will be given control of your project to deliver it on time while keeping your client engaged and informed throughout.

Position Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Employee Health Benefits
• Group RRSP with 4% matching
• Annual health and wellness reimbursement
• Frequent social and community-based events
• Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments

Position Responsibilities

Here’s what your day-to-day looks like:

• Actively manage the day-to-day onsite operations of your project
• Use your planning skills to map out the work ahead, organize the delivery of materials and strategize the work of onsite subcontractors
• Stay on top of your project by completing your daily logs. Capture critical items such as work being completed and onsite progress photos
• Ensure site safety meets Lindsay Construction policy and legislated requirements
• Preserve client satisfaction through regular communication and timely responses to inquiries
• Provide leadership to the project team on all aspects of the project
• Work cooperatively with other project team members, trades workers and subcontractors

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate has the following:

• 5 years or more in a field supervisory role of medium-sized commercial construction projects
• Proficient in coordinating on-site operations, including interpretation and implementation of drawings and specifications
• Ability to work with Lindsay Construction trades employees and subcontractors
• Able to communicate in an effective way to all stakeholders
• Experience with design-build, tilt-up, and wood framing is an asset
• Journeyman’s classification in a skilled trade is an asset
• Must have a valid driver’s license

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