Superintendent (Kingston)

R.w.-Tomlinson; Kingston; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits program

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts and rewards programs

Job summary

R.w.-Tomlinson is seeking a Superintendent in Kingston, Ontario to oversee construction projects and ensure quality control. The role involves communicating with project managers, managing crews, and adhering to safety standards. We're looking for a skilled leader with extensive experience in construction and people management.

Competitive wages, bonus programs, and employer-paid health benefits are part of the compensation package along with a supportive family-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated effective people management experience.
• Experience in Sewer & Water construction or Grading.

Responsibilities

• Develop liaison with project managers to support project success.
• Ensure safe work sites and manage quality production levels.
• Monitor day-to-day operations of subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Effective people management

Sewer & Water experience

Grading experience

Education

Construction Engineering Technician or Civil Engineering Technologist

Job description

Superintendent (Kingston)

The Superintendent, Tomlinson Infrastructure, provides expertise, applies the latest technologies, and supervises qualified personnel. This position reports to the Operations Manager. This enables the Division to meet and address specifications and requirements from applicable agencies. The incumbent works directly with the Project Managers to ensure success of our projects.

Job Location: Kingston, ON
Vacancy Type: New

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a solid liaison with our project managers to support and ensure success of our projects.
• Ensure safe work sites.
• Overall responsibility to ensure the crews meet the expected production levels without jeopardizing the quality.
• Monitor day to day operations of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provides oversight to the field resources.
• Oversees the moving of equipment and crews daily to ensure the correct equipment and crew are onsite when required.
• Meet with field teams regularly to maintain open communications and ensure projects are proceeding correctly.
• Liaison with contract administrators and government agency personnel as required.
• Attends site meetings.
• Attend look‑ahead meetings.
• Develops relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend cost control meetings.
• Fact gathering to help win tenders.
• Act as a liaison for QCA and QCT to track quality control and ensure quality plans are issued.
• Employee Management
  • Writes and delivers evaluations and development plans with foremen
  • Work with foremen to ensure quality crew are in place
  • Manage 6-10 foremen and crews
• Work with others on a continuous basis to ensure information transfers both ways.
• Attend weekly scheduling meetings to ensure proper use of labour, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure presence during critical events on the job.
• Ensure quality control measures are undertaken during the course of the project.
• Demonstrate behaviors that foster Tomlinson’s leadership competencies:
  • Effectively communicates
  • Maintains strategic perspective
  • Motivates and empowers
  • Organizationally agile
  • Decisive

REQUIREMENTS

• Construction Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technologist or similar education
• 10+ years of industry experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated effective people management experience
• Sewer & Water and/or Grading experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a construction industry environment.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Work requires regular travel.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family‑oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.