Superintendent - Special Projects Divison

Pomerleau; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day 1

Job summary

Pomerleau’s Special Projects division seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead site operations on projects up to $10 million. You will oversee trades, manage schedule, ensure safety and quality, and work closely with the PM and clients to keep milestones on track.

You will mentor site personnel, maintain thorough documentation, and enforce standards across all activities. A Journeyman certificate and proven delivery experience are required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or related construction discipline preferred.
• 3+ years on site as a lead hand, foreman, or supervising construction.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving to build trust among trade partners.
• Proven track record delivering projects and coordinating teams.
• Solid knowledge of construction techniques, drawings, and specs.
• Experience managing safety, scheduling, quality, and cost control.
• Ability to identify challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Proficient with process-driven environments and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources are in place to meet safety, schedule, and quality goals.
• Maintain the project schedule with short-term look-ahead planning.
• Supervise and coordinate on-site trade activities.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and team to resolve issues.
• Implement recovery strategies for schedule or budget risks.
• Identify deficiencies and scheduling challenges for escalation.
• Mentor, coach, and train site personnel to support growth.
• Maintain daily reports, safety inspections, and schedule updates.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
• Coordinate with trade partners to maintain schedule milestones.
• Support site start-up activities and client coordination meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Mentoring

Education

Journeyman Certificate

Tools

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an experienced Superintendent in Pomerleau’s Special Projects division, you will play a critical role in delivering specialized projects ranging upwards to $10 million. Leveraging your trade-driven expertise and hands-on leadership, you will oversee site operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and to the highest standards of quality. Working closely with the project management team, clients, consultants, and trade partners, you will drive collaboration and efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on quality and health and safety of project sites.

What you will do

• Ensure adequate resources are in place to meet safety, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Maintain the overall project schedule, including developing short-term look-ahead plans to align with milestones.
• Supervise and coordinate all on-site trade activities.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and team members to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Respond quickly to schedule or budget risks by implementing effective recovery strategies.
• Identify and escalation any deficiencies, scheduling challenges, and other project concerns.
• Mentor, coach, and train site personnel as needed to support team development.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports, safety inspections, and schedule updates.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance by leading on-site practices and ensuring adherence to standards, codes, and regulations.
• Coordinate with trade partners and stakeholders to proactively maintain schedule alignment and achieve milestones
• Support site start-up activities and represent the team in client coordination meetings.

This role could be for you if you have

• Journeyman Certificate or related construction discipline preferably.
• 3+ years of experience on site as a lead hand, foreman, or related role supervising construction.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration among trade partners and team members.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and team coordination.
• Solid knowledge of construction techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in managing safety regulations, project scheduling, quality, and cost control.
• Ability to identify challenges and implement creative, practical solutions.
• Proficient in working within a process-driven environment using computer and scheduling software.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.