Traveling Superintendent - Multifamily/Student Housing Construction

Landmark Properties, Inc.; Oxford Station; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ontario is seeking a Superintendent to oversee the delivery of large-scale wood-frame and concrete projects, valued from $50M to $175M. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in managing commercial projects, and proficiency in scheduling software. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to maintaining project quality and safety standards. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years managing large commercial building projects; 3-5 years in mid-to-high rise construction.
• 7 years managing mid to large projects for Superintendent II.
• Experience in Lean Construction Delivery Methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce contract documents and project obligations.
• Participate in project schedule development and maintenance.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier activities.
• Budget and manage field personnel, labor, and tools.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

High school diploma

Tools

Primavera/P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Join Landmark Construction - Landmark Properties’ In-House General Contractor! Explore more about our projects and culture at our construction website: https://www.landmarkproperties.com/construction/. Superintendents are based on project sites and work from temporary construction trailers or offices close to the action. As a Superintendent at Landmark Properties, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping communities and skylines. You’ll lead the delivery of wood-frame projects such as cottages, garden style, brownstone, single-family homes, and 3–4 story construction types valued between $50M and $125M or oversee the construction of mid to high-rise concrete and steel buildings with project sizes exceeding $100M. Superintendents are responsible for understanding and enforcing all aspects of contract documents and obligations to the project, including scope and schedule of work for assigned trades, ensuring completeness, constructability, and verification. The Superintendent must maintain quality standards, cost-effectiveness, and efficient work practices, while fostering strong internal relationships with Development, Design, and Preconstruction departments.

Reporting Structure

• Lead Superintendent: Reports to General Superintendent; Direct reports include Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent I, Superintendent II.
• Superintendent II: Reports to Lead Superintendent; Direct reports include Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent I.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Enforce all aspects of contract documents and project obligations for assigned trades.
• Participate in project schedule development, update, and maintenance to maximize performance.
• Oversee or assist in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers, including regular site walks.
• Expedite/procure materials, tools, and equipment for timely delivery, including temporary construction services.
• Coordinate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and utilize Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) tools.
• Verify Job Safety Analysis reports, safety investigations, and incident investigations; ensure proper notification and follow-up. Communicate with main office regarding weather changes, impacts, and delays.
• Budget, forecast, and manage field personnel, labor, equipment, materials, and tools; administer back charges with the Project Manager.
• Ensure proper cost coding for labor and materials; review and sign invoices and timecards.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation and reporting (daily, progress, compliance reports, logs).
• Schedule and lead/assist weekly meetings with trades for assigned contractors.
• Coordinate, direct, and schedule all test and inspection activities; resolve corrections and disputes; maintain records.
• Attend and participate in required meetings. Inform senior leadership of any situations impeding project progress.
• Other duties as assigned or modified as organizational needs change.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration, or relevant major preferred.
• High school diploma and professional construction knowledge required.
• Proficiency with scheduling & job cost software (Primavera/P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Prolog, etc.) preferred.
• Lead Superintendent: 10-15 years managing multiple phases of mid to large ground-up commercial building projects; 3-5 years in mid-to-high rise urban construction of multi-family homes; 3-10 years direct supervisory experience.
• Superintendent II: 7 years managing multiple phases of mid to large ground-up commercial building projects; 3-5 years in mid-to-high rise urban construction of multi-family homes; 3 years direct supervisory experience.
• Experience in Lean Construction Delivery Methodology preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and financial reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for presenting information to Trade Partners via various tools (telephone, written logs, email, mobile devices, cameras).
• Technical writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• People management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel: Superintendents are embedded on the project site and in temporary construction trailers/offices close to the site. Periods of overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Base Pay

The base pay scale for this position ranges from $96,000 - $175,000 annually depending on a variety of factors including market factors in the geographical location where the candidate works.

Equal Opportunity

Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.