Superintendent | Construction

Turner Construction | Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Dental Coverage

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Turner Construction | Canada is seeking a full-time Superintendent in Toronto to lead construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget constraints. The candidate will oversee field operations and coordinate with subcontractors to deliver successful project outcomes.

The requirement includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of CA$120,000 to CA$160,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction-related roles.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices.
• Ability to interpret contract documents and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction field activities.
• Oversee and ensure job-site safety compliance.
• Manage project budget and subcontractor relations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Supervisory experience

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Division: Canada - Toronto

Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN

What We Have To Offer You

• Access to practical tools and resources including a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.
• Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
• Invitations to participate in company events and activities, hard and soft skills training programs.
• A thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more.
• Annual base salary range CA$120,000 to CA$160,000, depending on experience and fit.

Superintendent Opportunity

Turner Construction’s Toronto office is seeking a full‑time Superintendent. The role requires availability to work on‑site Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The role may report to Senior Superintendent, Operational Manager, or Business Manager.

The Superintendent role is to lead, oversee, direct, and coordinate construction field activities and performance of subcontractors and Turner Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) staff for a specific area or for a small project in the absence of a Project Superintendent. Ensure adherence to safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and make decisions related to project activities in compliance with approved contract documents, scheduling, logistics, quality control, field operations, and WIP and subcontractors and Turner's Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) staffing levels; provide technical and job‑site planning guidance.
• Manage and align General Requirements and General Conditions (GR/GC) within project budget.
• Manage project mock‑ups and oversee associated testing, review, and approval as applicable.
• Ensure acquisition of required project permits and insurance, keep current for term of project, and serve as liaison with inspection agencies.
• Oversee work among assigned trades to promote coordinated project operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors’ trade staff.
• Resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Develop and manage job‑site safety program in collaboration with EH&S team and ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner standards and safety codes and regulations.
• Create and communicate schedules and determine sequencing of work to project stakeholders and staff.
• Identify schedule risks and develop, communicate, and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
• Identify, investigate, manage, and resolve field issues and communicate with relevant project stakeholders, escalating to project leadership as needed.
• Manage and verify billing process for Work In Place (WIP) and oversee monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Manage work performed to ensure installation in compliance and conformity to approved contract documents.
• May serve as Stormwater Compliance Coordinator (SCC) in accordance with Turner’s Stormwater Compliance Program.
• Apply basic continuous improvement concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste.
• May supervise a team of Superintendent employees, may oversee Field Engineers and Interns, and participate in hiring process, onboarding, and delivering timely performance feedback for direct reports, executing/contributing to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems, and identifying appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other duties, actions, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar, and minimum of 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of construction engineering principles and techniques, field supervision, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and a basic understanding of construction accounting procedures.
• Extensive experience in safety and practical knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Knowledgeable of building construction materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Able to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of project requirements.
• Apply critical thinking to make sound decisions.
• Project management of competing demands and meet established deadlines.
• Able to build relationships across the project to facilitate work productivity.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Limited travel.

How To Start Your Journey With Turner Construction

We’re always looking for talented individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about their work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you, click APPLY on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

Additional Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on‑site at construction work sites and occasionally at office locations, and/or off‑site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 4.5 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 23 kg.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.