Superintendent
About The Position
PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is hiring a Superintendent for its Toronto District to work on a landmark hospital project located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role provides an opportunity to lead critical aspects of a complex construction project, strengthen leadership experience, and contribute to the Halifax community. The Superintendent works with the project manager and project team to deliver the project safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality requirements, while coordinating site teams, trades, subcontractors, and stakeholders. The role requires field supervision and construction industry knowledge, including project scheduling, contract and risk management, cost reporting, safety and environmental practices, and stakeholder relations. The estimated salary range is $89,000–$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications; final compensation will be confirmed in a personalized offer.
Requirements
- Journeyman certificate or an undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline.
- Five years of progressive field-supervision experience preferred.
- Experience successfully supervising a construction workforce.
- In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, methods, and procedures.
- Understanding of project scope and ability to apply basic engineering principles and incorporate solutions into construction plans and schedules.
- Proficient understanding of scheduling logic and ability to build a plan using scheduling software.
- Ability to coordinate multiple construction scopes, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work and trade contractors using three-week lookahead schedules.
- Thorough understanding of productivity rates and own forces work, Labor Cost Reports, and cost-report interpretation.
- Ability to complete material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.
- Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
- In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation.
- Ability to lead effective site meetings with clients, consultants, trades, own forces, and internal employees, and to present at client meetings or project pursuit work.
- Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in the Gold Seal program preferred.
- Five years of progressive experience in field supervision preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with the project manager to implement PCL’s safety program in site plans and procedures and meet safety and record-keeping requirements.
- Supervise, direct, coach, train, and mentor project team members, including direct and indirect reports.
- Communicate with own forces and trades and ensure performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
- Collaborate with the construction/project manager and project team, proactively managing potential problems, work interferences, and schedule conflicts or setbacks.
- Coordinate with field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
- Liaise with the client, other site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
- Plan the project schedule, identify the critical path, and anticipate constructability issues.
- Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
- Create, maintain, and execute the project plan and schedule, ensuring compliance with budget and quality requirements.
- Review and understand contracts and subcontracts; develop plans to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities while meeting financial targets, budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels.
- Maintain project administration correspondence and comply with documentation requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- RRSP, TFSA, and pension contribution options
- Flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- Health and lifestyle spending account options
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Access to PCL's College of Construction training and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow a career across sectors and regions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
