Superintendent, Rail / Stations | General Contractor | Toronto / Vancouver – Outpost Recr[...]

Moving2Canada.com; Old Toronto, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Superintendent to join their civil and infrastructure team in Toronto. This full-time permanent role involves leading health and safety initiatives, driving construction schedules, and ensuring project compliance. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction industry. If you have a passion for project excellence and a proven track record in civil construction, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and success in every project.

Benefits

Great benefits package

4 weeks’ vacation

Monthly public transit pass

Fitness membership

Training opportunities

Summer hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in structures, civil and infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, quality, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental protection on projects.
• Develop and drive the construction schedule with the project team.
• Ensure project compliance with approved plans and building codes.

Skills

Leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of construction disciplines

Strong communication skills

Education

Construction related certificate, diploma or degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Our client, an infrastructure contractor, has an opening for a Superintendent to join their civil & infrastructure team in Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC. Competitive salary: $140k – $200k depending on experience. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

The Role of Superintendent:

• Leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project
• Apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project
• Use your proactive approach to determine project materials are supplied and in compliance with our first-class Quality Program
• Establish and identify on-site manpower requirements
• Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring and walking with our team on site to support the project team
• Collaborate with our trade partners and consultants
• Develop and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met
• Superintendent will put problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity
• Collaborate with the Project Manager for all construction site start-up details including the schedule
• Be a role model during coordination meetings with our clients and associated representatives
• Stay on top of workforce training for the site team and ensure all training is up to date
• Actively receive delivered materials on site according to policy
• Ensure that the project is built according to the approved plan, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that all content is current
• Be a keeper of construction site inventory and work with our Logistics team to ensure accuracy
• Keep construction site documentation organized
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

Experience and Requirements:

• Superintendent will have 10+ years’ experience in structures, civil and infrastructure construction industry
• Experience in the construction of stations is required.
• A construction related certificate, diploma or degree
• A proven track record of project success and team collaboration
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, quality and cost control
• The ability to quickly identify problematic situations, identify possible causes, produce effective solutions and collaboratively lead a large team to successful completion
• A passion to develop, maintain and execute the project schedule
• Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software
• Knowledge of the market.

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.

Great benefits package, 4 weeks’ vacation, monthly public transit pass, fitness membership, training opportunities, summer hours and more.