Superintendent - Civil Construction

EBC Inc.; Lakefield; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Group insurance

RRSP with DPSP

Telemedicine access

Training and development programs

Wellness club & social committee

Corporate clothing program

Job summary

EBC Inc. is seeking a Site Superintendent to lead on heavy civil projects from Lakefield, Ontario.

You will oversee on-site execution, ensure compliance with drawings, specs and safety standards, and coordinate with on-site teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver projects on schedule and budget. The role requires 3–5 years in heavy civil supervision, strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, plus bilingual ability is an asset.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in construction supervision on heavy civil projects.
• Proven skills in management, negotiation, communication and problem solving.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
• Knowledge of office management systems and administrative procedures.
• Strong leadership and autonomous work style.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and establish harmonious on-site relations among staff.
• Understand contract documents, subcontractors, drawings, specs, and addenda; assist on-site procedures.
• Plan and review the site construction program with the superintendent; oversee QC, safety, environmental practices, staging, equipment and manpower.
• Coordinate and direct Field Engineer/Coordinator inspections of subs, suppliers and own forces.
• Ensure timely communications with subcontractors, consultants, clients and inspectors.
• Attend safety and coordination meetings with on-site teams and clients.
• Prepare daily reports of work performed and resources used for the Site/General Superintendent.
• Review time cards, subcontractor payments, material vouchers and invoices for approval.
• Maintain positive relations with all project stakeholders.

Skills

Construction supervision

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Autonomy

Job description

Peterborough County and North Hastings County (Lakefield)

State/Province Ontario

K0L

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.
  

• 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
• 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.