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Superintendent

  • Halifax, NS, Canada

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Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an experienced Superintendent working in the Building Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support new and ongoing project growth, challenging industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with the project management team, various client groups and subtrades to ensure project excellence through your outstanding leadership, keen eye for detail and commitment to quality, and health and safety.

This position requires someone who is willing to work an alternative schedule, specifically from Wednesday through Sunday.

What you will do

  • Become the safety champion for all job sites. Leading by example in Health & Safety and Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Proactively manage project materials to meet our first-class Quality Program. Your attention to detail ensures excellence.
  • Walk the talk! Mentor and guide our on-site teams, fostering an environment of collaboration, excellence, and success.
  • Collaborate with trade partners and consultants to drive the construction schedule, ensuring all milestones and completion target dates are met.
  • Recommend creative methods to boost efficiency and project excellence.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager’s during site start-up, effectively supporting and acting as a role model in client coordination meetings.
  • Keep our workforce up to date. Actively receiving materials and ensuring adherence to all building codes.
  • Maintain updated and accurate records and inventory for all projects, our logistics team relies on your precision!
  • Play an integral role in the project wrap-up process, celebrating successful achievements with the team.

This role could be for you if you have

  • Already holds, or is eligible to obtain, Reliability-level security clearance.
  • Over 7+ years of expertise in an on site construction environment on projects ranging from 20-100+ million in value.
  • A construction related certificate, diploma/degree, or strong relevant experience where your qualifications are the blueprint for your success.
  • A legendary track record for project success and a knack for promoting team collaboration.
  • Proven experience managing safety regulations, project scheduling, quality and cost control.
  • You see roadblocks as opportunities, thriving on the ability to implement creative solutions.
  • A knack for working with computers and scheduling software.
  • Ability to work well with trades and various stakeholders.

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Career growth through real development opportunities
  • Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.

General Information

Job Location

  • Halifax, NS

Date Published

29-Oct-2026

Department

On-Site Operations

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

On-Site

Role Type

Full-Time

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Superintendent will lead on-site health and safety compliance while managing project materials and quality standards. They will also collaborate with trade partners and consultants to ensure construction schedules and project milestones are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 7 years of experience in an on-site construction environment with projects valued between 20-100 million. A construction-related certificate, diploma, or degree is required, along with the ability to obtain security clearance.

Skills

  • Construction management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Project scheduling
  • Quality control
  • Cost control
  • Team leadership
  • Stakeholder management
  • Building codes
  • Logistics management
  • Site supervision
  • Mentoring
  • Problem solving
  • Computer literacy
  • Scheduling software

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Transit pass reimbursement
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety
  • Logistics

Keywords

  • Superintendent
  • Construction
  • Building Operations
  • Health & Safety
  • Environmental Protection
  • Quality Program
  • Project Management
  • Infrastructure
  • Logistics
  • Scheduling
  • Building Codes
  • Reliability-level security clearance
  • Site start-up
  • Client coordination
  • Inventory management

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