Superintendent - Civil Construction

Employee Benefit Consultants, Inc.; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation

Health insurance

Job summary

Employee Benefit Consultants, Inc. in Canada seeks a Site Superintendent within the Civil team to lead on heavy civil projects such as tunneling, highways, and hydroelectric works.

You will supervise on-site staff, ensure adherence to contract documents, safety, and quality standards while coordinating with subcontractors, consultants and clients. The role requires 3–5 years in construction supervision, strong leadership and communication, and a focus on timely, cost-effective project execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a construction supervision role on heavy civil projects
• Experience in earthworks and concrete structures
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of office management systems and basic math/finance skills
• Bilingual is an asset; proficiency in English required

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and develop harmonious relationships among on-site staff
• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications and addenda; assist in developing on-site procedures
• Plan and review site construction program with the Site/General Superintendent; ensure quality control, safety and environmental procedures
• Coordinate inspection activities of subcontractors, suppliers and own forces; direct when necessary
• Maintain communications with subcontractors, consultants and clients; attend weekly meetings
• Submit daily reports, including labour and material usage; review and approve time cards and monthly payment requests
• Maintain relations across project teams and with the public

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Time management

Autonomy

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Job description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

As a member of the Civil team, the site Superintendent will work under the guidance of the Site or General Superintendent to provide insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure successful execution of various heavy civil projects which may include tunneling, highways, infrastructure, earthworks, and hydroelectric projects.

As an Site Superintendent at EBC, you will support and/or be responsible for various project scopes or tasks including :

• Providing leadership and to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships of the on-site staff;
• Having thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the contract documents, each subcontract, the contract drawings, specifications and addenda, and to assist the Site / General Superintendent in the development of the on-site procedures;
• Planning and reviewing the site construction program with the Site / General Superintendent including quality control procedures, safety and environmental procedures, staging plans, equipment and manpower;
• Coordinating with, directing, and monitoring the Field Engineer/Coordinator inspection activities of the subcontractors, suppliers and own forces;
• Coordinating with, and directing when necessary, the activities of the inspection agencies, and to effect remedial actions if required;
• Establishing and retaining necessary communications between subcontractors, consultants and clients;
• Attending weekly safety meetings and coordination meetingswith own forces, subcontractors, agencies and clients;
• Providing daily reports of work done and labour and material employed to the Site / General Superintendent;
• Reviewing and submitting for approval, all time cards, subcontractor’s monthly request for payment, material vouchers and invoices;
• Maintaining good relations and communications with all involved in the project including public.

Requirements

• Related work experience of 3-5 years in a construction supervision role, working on heavy civil construction projects;
• Experience in earthworks and concrete structures a must;
• Proven skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem solving;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
• Knowledge of office management systems and administrative procedures;
• Basic math, accounting, and finance skills;
• Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
• Leadership and autonomy;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Negotiation;
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently;
• Results driven and quality oriented;
• Responsible and honest.

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks of annual vacation
• Flexible group insurance program from day one
• Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP

• 24/7 access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
• Training and professional development programs
• Employee assistance program
• Active social club and wellness committee
• Innovative, diverse, and collaborative work environment
• Company culture based on respect, integrity, and quality workmanship
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• Corporate clothing program upon hiring

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.