Metrolinx

Assistant Superintendent

Metrolinx • $140K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Construction Management or equivalent technical experience.
  • 5+ years of civil construction experience in roles like Superintendent or General Foreman.
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and various construction disciplines.
  • Experience with civil works such as concrete pours, formwork, and rebar is preferred.
  • Proven ability to identify problems and propose effective solutions for large teams.
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills.
  • Leadership experience supervising trades and contractors.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Senior Superintendent in managing on-site construction activities for compliance with plans.
  • Monitor project performance to ensure adherence to rules and procedures.
  • Advise on potential issues and collaborate on solutions to keep the project moving forward.
  • Support the planning and implementation of schedules and resource allocation.
  • Ensure the availability of necessary equipment and trades for project needs.
  • Maintain and analyze cost reports, recommending budget adjustments as needed.
  • Oversee staff and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are met.
  • Enforce safety programs and compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Provide accurate project reporting on site progress and inspections.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • Optional RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus
Full Job Description
The Assistant Superintendent supports the General Superintendent or Superintendent in coordinating daily on-site construction activities, ensuring the project runs safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans and specifications. This role supports managing scheduling, manpower, materials, and subcontractors while maintaining site documentation and assisting in resolving on-site issues to keep the project on track. The salary range for this position is $140,000 CAD - $180,000 CAD, plus additional benefits. Key Responsibilities: - Assist the General Superintendent or Superintendent in managing on-site work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards. - Monitor work performance to ensure project rules and procedures are followed. - Advise the General Superintendent or Superintendent of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties, and help resolve them. - Support planning and implementation of schedules, manpower levels, material quantities, inspections, and equipment needs. - Ensure proper equipment and trades are available as required. - Maintain and analyze up-to-date cost reports and recommend changes to keep the project within budget. - Supervise employees and subcontractors to achieve project deliverables. - Apply and enforce the Project Specific Safety Program and ensure compliance with HS&E standards, OH&S Acts, regulations, and codes. - Oversee accurate project reporting, including site progress, events, and inspections. - Meet with consultants, trades, and other stakeholders professionally, communicating concerns and representing the company's best interests. Qualifications - Post secondary education in Construction Management/or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. - Minimum 5+ of civil construction experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, general foreman or similar role. - Proficient knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings. - Experience in civil works, (Concrete pours, falsework, formwork, waterproofing, rebar, etc.) concrete works and SOE is an asset. - Ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, produce workable solutions and lead a large team to successful completion. - Time management skills and ability to prioritize. - Leadership skills and experience supervising trades, contractors and other personnel. - Working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Additional Information What We Offer - Competitive Salary - Comprehensive Benefits Package: - Disability Insurance - Dental Insurance - Extended medical insurance - (Optional) RRSP matching - Discretionary Bonus

About Metrolinx

Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario under the Metrolinx Act, 2006, was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The organization’s mission is to champion, develop and implement an integrated transportation system for our region that enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life.

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