Utilities Superintendent

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Utilities Superintendent to lead construction projects in Oakville. This role involves overseeing field operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring client satisfaction while maintaining high safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction, particularly in infrastructure projects, and a strong ability to lead teams effectively. Join a company that values innovation and offers significant career growth opportunities while working on impactful projects that shape communities. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction management and leadership roles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration and maintain client relations.
• Oversee job cost updates and negotiate change orders.
• Mentor junior superintendents and ensure timely performance evaluations.

Skills

Construction Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Safety Management

Organizational Skills

Education

10+ years' construction experience

3+ years in a Superintendent/Leadership role

Tools

Kiewit’s software programs

Job description

Requisition ID: 176093

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As Utilities Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

The initial assigned for this role is in Oakville.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

1. Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
2. Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
3. Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning
4. Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
5. Review, approve and negotiate change orders
6. Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
7. Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes
8. Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
9. Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes
10. Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
11. Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates

Qualifications

• 10+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.)
• Experience in underground wet utilities (sewer and watermain) and civil work
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.