Supervisor - Heavy Civil

Bronte Construction; Burlington; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

RRSP with company match

Project performance bonus incentives

Training and career development

Job summary

Bronte Construction in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a seasoned Heavy Civil Supervisor to lead foremen and on-site teams, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multiple projects.

You will coordinate production, mentor staff, manage equipment, review drawings and costs, and liaise with Project Management to keep work aligned with contract requirements.

This role requires 5+ years in heavy civil, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil supervision experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Quality, and Production leadership on site.
• Organize field staff requirements and schedules.
• Mentor foremen and field staff.
• Utilize assigned equipment effectively.
• Lead planning efforts and hit milestones.
• Represent Bronte in project meetings and monitor costs.

Skills

Heavy civil supervision

Leadership

Critical thinking

Organization

Communication

Job description

Who is Bronte Construction?

Bronte Construction prides itself on our innovative approach and expert team. Together, we successfully implement quality construction projects, with an embedded environmental focus, that enhance communities for generations. Our team lives and breathes our Foundation Principles which consist of Safety, Balance, Culture, Quality, and Character. Our organization is composed of long‑term team members, who are passionate about doing their best work every day, on every site.

How We’re Different

• Annual Rankings for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 as one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada
• Awards for Environmental Project of the Year 2018
• Great health, dental and vision insurance
• RRSP plan that includes company dollar-for-dollar match on weekly contributions
• Participation in yearly training and career development programs
• Project Performance Bonus Incentives

The Role

Our Supervisors plan and coordinate production efforts of foreman under his/her supervision and motivates them to accomplish daily activities safely, correctly and efficiently. Supervisors act as a conduit between Project Management and Onsite activities to ensure construction complies with drawings and project specifications. Bronte Supervisors must understand how to effectively use Bronte workplace technology for equipment maintenance systems, scheduling/planning, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Quality, and Production
• Organization of Field Staff Requirements
• Provide Mentorship to Foreman and Field Staff
• Utilization of assigned equipment
• Leads planning effort
• Accountable for hitting Project Milestone

A day in the life

• Supervise and direct construction projects in strict accordance with the contract documents
• Ensure verification of safety compliance with all labor forces including subcontractors
• Ensure completion of all daily reports including:
• Daily Journals
• Daily Invoice Trackers
• Daily Health and Safety documentation
• Daily Maintenance of records
• Responsible to enforce all project quality-control policies
• Analyze specifications and construction drawings
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with the Bronte standards, design procedures, contract specifications
• Plan and implement construction schedules alongside assigned Project Managers
• Represent Bronte in project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the project
• Review up-to-date cost reports with Project Manager to analyze, determine solutions and correct any tasks that are not within budget
• Effectively written and oral communication with clients and project representatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of Heavy Civil Supervisor experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have excellent Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
• Must have excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven leader, highly motivated to the overall success of assigned projects