Superintendent

Lindsay Construction; Sydney; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Health Benefits

Group RRSP with 4% matching

Annual health and wellness reimbursement

Social and community-based events

Collaboration opportunities with senior personnel

Job summary

Lindsay Construction is seeking a Superintendent to manage commercial construction projects throughout Cape Breton. This role involves overseeing onsite operations, ensuring communication with stakeholders, and maintaining project safety.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in a supervisory position in construction, proficiency in coordinating operations, and be capable of effective communication. Benefits include a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a field supervisory role of medium-sized commercial construction projects.
• Proficient in interpreting and implementing drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day onsite operations of your project.
• Map out work, organize material delivery, and strategize subcontractor work.
• Ensure site safety meets company policy and legal requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with clients.

Skills

Field supervisory experience in commercial construction

Coordination of onsite operations

Effective stakeholder communication

Experience with design-build and wood framing

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 60 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.

Position Overview

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

Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay:

• 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