Superintendent, Highrise Building Construction

Ledcor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead large-scale residential projects in Toronto. This role involves overseeing field operations, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and managing a team to achieve project goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive culture while making a significant impact in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Superintendent managing high-rise residential projects.
• Expertise in safety regulations and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of complex commercial construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Construction Management

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Trade Certification

Construction Management Degree

Tools

Construction Operations Manual

Project Quality Program (PQP)

Job description

You are a seasoned Superintendent with over 5 years of field operations experience working in multi-disciplinary large-scale residential projects. You will ensure adherence to company standards for safety, scheduling, budget, quality control, and client satisfaction. You will leverage your industry expertise to achieve project goals while contributing to the organization’s long-term success.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee staff to ensure the successful delivery of a single complex commercial construction project to completion
• Ensure that field staff are equipped with the resources required to efficiently complete projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes while ensuring that safety regulations are strictly followed
• Actively participate in the pre-bid and preconstruction process regarding site layout, logistics, scheduling, and workforce planning
• Work collaboratively with safety personnel to ensure adherence to Ledcor’s Corporate safety programs and policies
• Ensure all projects follow Ledcor’s Construction Operations Manual and lead the development of the Project Quality Program (PQP), ensuring PEP conformance
• Review and maintain schedule, ensure milestones are met, identify scheduling issues and delays and lead solution development
• Promote the overall site safety program including subcontractor compliance with Ledcor standards, the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP), and all applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes
• Oversee the care and maintenance of internal and rental equipment on projects to maximize use while on the job sites and return equipment to storage or the rental company when no longer required
• Participate in the hiring and managing of hourly employees as required, and maintain, approve, and submit hourly timecards with all necessary details for job costing purposes
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients/consultants to ensure client needs are met and ensure future business opportunities
• Support and promote Ledcor’s core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability and success

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience in a Superintendent position or similar with experience managing full cycle high rise residential projects
• Expertise in mass timber or finishing is preferred
• Combination of work experience in a similar role and industry related trade certification/education
• Expertise in safety within the organization and knowledge of OH&S and Environmental standards and regulations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work with senior management
• Strong technical knowledge of modern construction practices, documents, drawings, schedules, technologies, equipment, industry practices and contract negotiations
• Expertise in coaching and developing team members through constructive feedback and providing opportunities for development
• Ability to anticipate problems and challenges, while providing leadership in creating innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives

Working Conditions

• Site based position in Toronto, Ontario
• Valid driver’s license and clean abstract

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.