General Superintendent - Heavy Civil (LiUNA 183)

Black & McDonald Limited•Toronto, ON

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time. As 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.

Requirements

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
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
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Responsibilities

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