Site Superintendent

Site Superintendent – Science & Technology Construction

TalentSphere – Ontario, Canada

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 per year
Location: Ontario
Job Type: Full-time

A well-established General Contractor specializing in science, technology, laboratory, and specialized commercial construction is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-to-senior level Site Superintendent with a strong background managing complex construction projects from mobilization through completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating trades and subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on science, technology, laboratory, or other technically complex commercial projects. Experience with projects in the $3M–$5M+ range is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day site operations from mobilization through project completion
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, materials, deliveries, and site activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling, quality, and site issues
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, building codes, and project requirements
• Maintain high standards for site safety, quality control, and site organization
• Conduct regular site meetings and coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Review construction activities and ensure work is progressing according to schedule
• Identify potential issues and implement practical solutions to keep projects moving
• Work closely with the Project Manager, consultants, trades, and clients throughout the construction process
• Maintain accurate site documentation, reports, and records

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience, including significant experience as a Site Superintendent
• Proven experience managing commercial, institutional, science, technology, laboratory, or technically complex construction projects
• Experience managing projects in the $3M–$5M+ range
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, sequencing, and site coordination
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, safety requirements, and quality control
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites as required

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation of $120,000–$150,000K, based on experience
• Opportunity to work on complex science, technology, and laboratory projects
• Long-term career opportunity with an established General Contractor
• Collaborative project team and professional work environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of significant construction projects

If you are an experienced Site Superintendent looking for the opportunity to work on technically complex projects and take ownership of challenging builds, we’d like to hear from you.