Superintendent, Water and Sewer

Randstad Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Superintendent for their water and sewer division. The role involves overseeing crucial field activities, coordinating crews, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, making it vital for effective project execution. With over 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction, candidates will have a high degree of responsibility and impact in this permanent position, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in heavy civil construction focusing on sewer and water infrastructure.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary crews and complex projects.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage field activities related to water and sewer projects.
• Plan and supervise infrastructure installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance with safety and construction standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Tracking

Project Documentation

Safety Regulations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Randstad is excited to partner with our well-established client in Ottawa on a Senior Superintendent position across their water and sewer division. Our client is a reputable construction and engineering organization who has been in operation for decades, consistently growing their project scope and team.

Advantages

This is a permanent opportunity with a company that is focused on positive working relationships, and a high caliber of professional service; Offering a competitive salary, benefits, paid vacation, and additional perks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all field activities related to water, storm, and sanitary sewer infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials to ensure productivity, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Plan and supervise the installation, repair, cleaning, and maintenance of water systems, storm and sanitary sewers, and drainage infrastructure.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and construction standards.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure alignment with contract specifications and schedules.
• Estimate, schedule, and oversee third-party services and specialty contractors
• Monitor project costs, materials, equipment, and labour
• Liaise effectively with municipal departments, provincial agencies, utility providers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with budgets, purchasing, invoice approval, and other financial processes.
• Respond to internal / external inquiries, compliance concerns, and public service requests.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, with a strong focus on sewer and water infrastructure.
• Proven leadership ability managing multidisciplinary crews and complex projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices, safety regulations, cost tracking, and project documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Summary

If this is an opportunity you wish to apply for, please apply here or email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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