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Senior Site Superintendent

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

$150,000 to $170,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay
$150,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
Job type
Full-time
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Experience
15+ years of construction experience, including substantial experience leading sites as a Superintendent.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Our client is an established general contractor with a strong pipeline of work and is looking for a Senior Site Superintendent with 15+ years of construction experience.

They are looking for a practical site leader who takes pride in workmanship, sets clear expectations and treats people with respect. You will join a team that values accountability, open communication and working together to get the job done properly.

The role:

You will lead daily site activities, working closely with the Project Manager to coordinate trades, maintain schedules and uphold safety and quality standards. Your experience will be important in anticipating issues, resolving problems and supporting less experienced team members.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors, site personnel, deliveries and equipment.
  • Develop site logistics plans and construction sequencing with the Project Manager.
  • Maintain short term lookahead schedules and track progress against project milestones.
  • Lead site safety activities, inspections and corrective actions in accordance with company requirements.
  • Review drawings, specifications and approved changes to ensure work is completed correctly.
  • Identify coordination issues and resolve them with the project team before they affect delivery.
  • Monitor workmanship and address deficiencies throughout construction.
  • Lead site meetings and communicate clear expectations to trade partners.
  • Maintain daily reports, site records and documentation of progress and delays.
  • Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning and handover.
  • Mentor junior site staff and share practical construction knowledge.
  • Maintain a professional site environment and positive relationships with clients, consultants and neighbouring occupants.

What you bring:

  • 15+ years of construction experience, including substantial experience leading sites as a Superintendent.
  • A strong track record delivering projects for a general contractor or construction manager.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction methods, trade sequencing, drawings and specifications.
  • Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing changing site conditions.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable safety requirements and building standards.
  • Trade qualifications, construction education or equivalent practical experience.
  • Comfort using digital drawings, site reporting tools and construction management software.
  • A calm, decisive approach to problem solving.
  • A willingness to lead by example, mentor others and work closely with the office team.

Interested?

Please apply or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors, personnel, deliveries, equipment, schedules, safety, and quality in partnership with the Project Manager. Resolve coordination issues, maintain site records, oversee inspections and handover, and mentor junior staff while fostering positive relationships with project stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires 15+ years of construction experience, including substantial Superintendent experience and a strong record delivering general contractor or construction manager projects. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of construction methods, trade sequencing, drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and building standards, along with relevant trade qualifications, construction education, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

  • Site Operations
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Site Logistics Planning
  • Construction Sequencing
  • Safety Management
  • Quality Control
  • Drawing And Specification Review
  • Problem Solving
  • Workmanship Inspection
  • Site Meeting Leadership
  • Construction Documentation
  • Inspections And Commissioning
  • Team Mentoring

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • General Contractor
  • Construction Manager
  • Site Superintendent
  • Site Operations
  • Subcontractors
  • Site Logistics
  • Construction Sequencing
  • Lookahead Schedules
  • Project Milestones
  • Construction Safety
  • Building Standards
  • Construction Drawings
  • Specifications
  • Quality Control
  • Workmanship
  • Site Meetings
  • Daily Reports
  • Site Records
  • Inspections
  • Testing
  • Commissioning
  • Handover
  • Digital Drawings
  • Site Reporting Tools
  • Trade Qualifications

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