WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAMAs a Superintendent, you will be accountable for the safe, efficient, and contract-compliant execution of all on-site construction activities within a unionized workforce. You will partner closely with the Project Manager, union trades, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to successfully deliver Heavy Civil projects.
- Provide overall on-site construction management, coordinating design intent, budget, and schedule in collaboration with the Project Manager, union subcontractors, owners, engineers, and architects
- Lead and supervise union craft labor in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), jurisdictional requirements, and site policies
- Ensure all work is executed in compliance with project drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and union agreements
- Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules; forecast manpower requirements by trade, material quantities, and equipment needs to support efficient work sequencing
- Coordinate with union representatives, forepersons, and stewards to ensure proper staffing levels, trade jurisdiction compliance, and productive site operations
- Ensure appropriate tools, equipment, and resources are available and aligned with union work rules and site logistics
- Lead site meetings with internal teams, union representatives, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain strong labour relations
- Proactively identify potential risks, work interferences, jurisdictional conflicts, or schedule impacts and communicate them to the Project Manager and senior leadership, supporting timely and effective resolution
WHAT YOU CAN OFFER- 3-5 years of Heavy Civil construction experience, including deep excavation, deep wet utilities, and electrical utility installations, within a unionized construction environment
- Strong working knowledge of union labour practices, collective agreements, trade jurisdiction, and grievance avoidance strategies
- A construction-related degree or diploma with 5-8 years of progressive construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and hands-on experience
- Proficiency with construction scheduling tools, project management software, and contract administration systems
- Demonstrated ability to identify issues quickly, assess root causes, develop practical solutions, and lead large union crews to successful and safe project completion
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and productive working relationships with union trades, management, and project partners
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Contract management
- Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
- Blue print reading
- Applicable local and provincial labour codes
- Managing / leading union and non-union staff
- Business operations processes
- Organization and time management
- Knowledge of Procore
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Willing and able to travel to project sites
- Ontario "G" Driver's License
The expected salary range for this role is determined in accordance with the union collective agreement.
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