Job Openings Construction Superintendent

About the job Construction Superintendent

The General Construction Superintendent is responsible for providing field leadership and oversight of multiple contractors to ensure all construction scopes are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. This role serves as the primary on-site interface between management, engineering, contractors, and site services throughout project execution. The Superintendent will provide leadership and coordination across all construction activities, ensuring expectations for safety, cost, schedule, and quality are consistently met in a fast-paced, multi-discipline construction environment.

This is a site-based role with a rotational schedule. Accommodations and meals are provided during rotations. Travel logistics to and from site are coordinated by the employer.


Package Details

Key Responsibilities

(Including but not limited to)

Health, Safety, and Environmental Leadership

  • Provide overall leadership and coordination of field construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards

  • Ensure all contractors comply with project-specific safety plans, environmental requirements, and regulatory obligations

  • Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to confirm compliance with QA/QC, environmental, safety, and contractual requirements

  • Support construction planning and readiness reviews to ensure contractors mobilize with clear execution plans, adequate resources, and proper training

  • Lead and facilitate regular site coordination meetings with contractors, driving accountability, resolving field issues, and proactively escalating risks

Project Planning and Execution

  • Oversee daily and weekly progress by monitoring production rates, manpower levels, and equipment utilization, validating performance against approved plans and schedules

  • Coordinate closely with the Construction Manager and Engineering teams to align design intent, schedule, and field execution

  • Review, validate, and approve contractor turnover documentation and quality packages to ensure project standards are met

  • Prepare and deliver progress reports to management, highlighting schedule status, budget performance, risks, and key metrics

  • Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor effectiveness throughout execution

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Mentor and support field teams (superintendents, coordinators, quality representatives) to build capability, alignment, and a strong execution culture

  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment through coaching, feedback, and team development

  • Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure resources, services, and deliverables support project needs

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

  • 15–20 years of progressive construction experience, including 10+ years in a senior supervisory or leadership role

  • Experience in mining, heavy industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects strongly preferred

  • Red Seal certification and/or post-secondary diploma or degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline (equivalent experience considered)

  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects valued at $50M–$100M+, with demonstrated success in scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and multi-year planning

  • Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and materials, including structural concrete, steel, and timber

  • Solid understanding of engineering and design principles, drawings, and technical plans

  • Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, and internal project groups in remote and complex environments

  • Expertise in construction management, contract administration, productivity analysis, quality assurance, health and safety regulations, environmental compliance, and risk management

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with construction scheduling and management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, AutoCAD)

  • Demonstrated credibility and integrity with strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks, medical testing, and drug/alcohol testing as required for site access

Core Competencies

Communication

  • Communicates in an open, candid, and consistent manner to inform, engage, coach, and inspire

  • Builds rapport and delivers information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

Team Effectiveness

  • Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals

  • Proactively builds relationships and demonstrates flexibility and respect for different work styles

Work Management

  • Plans, manages, and follows through to ensure timely completion of work

  • Maintains quality and safety standards across all workstreams

  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability

Personal Accountability

  • Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes

  • Maintains a professional, resilient, and accountable approach in a fast-paced environment

Analytical / Critical Thinking

  • Identifies, articulates, and solves complex problems with consideration for outcomes

  • Provides clear, informative analysis to support effective decision-making

  • Uses creative, conceptual, and inductive reasoning

Functional & Technical Skills

  • Applies specialized expertise effectively and openly shares knowledge with others


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