Utilities Superintendent
About The Position
The Utilities Superintendent plans and coordinates assigned project work, including methods, materials, equipment needs, and schedules. The role reviews daily schedules with direct reports and updates weekly schedules based on project feedback. It supports project setup by reviewing specifications and works with crews, field engineers, and local utility companies to identify hazardous areas on the jobsite. The Superintendent coordinates with internal equipment teams and external vendors to ensure projects have appropriate equipment and material quantities to meet production, budget, and schedule targets. The role forecasts schedules, identifies potential issues, and recommends technical or scheduling mitigations. It provides technical input on project risks, construction methods, work plans, materials, safety, and schedules, and documents daily activities and meeting notes using approved company methods. The role promotes adherence to safety and process controls, recommends jobsite training needs, and supervises subcontractor production and workforce, recommending schedule or work-method adjustments as needed.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of heavy civil construction experience.
- At least 5 years of construction management experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and demonstrated ability to enforce project safety programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules, if applicable.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract-specific plans and specifications.
- Ability to work with probability, statistics, and fundamental geometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan work methods, materials, equipment needs, and schedules for assigned project work.
- Review daily work schedules with direct reports and update weekly schedules based on project feedback.
- Review project specifications to support job setup activities.
- Work with crews, field engineers, and local utility companies to identify hazardous jobsite areas.
- Coordinate with internal equipment teams and external vendors to provide appropriate equipment and material quantities within budget and schedule.
- Forecast work schedules, identify potential issues, and recommend technical or scheduling solutions.
- Provide technical input to identify and resolve project risks involving construction methods, work plans, material requirements, safety, and schedules.
- Document daily activities and meeting notes using company-approved methods.
- Promote adherence to safety and process controls for equipment operation, worksite safety, and documentation; recommend jobsite training needs.
- Supervise subcontractor production and workforce for assigned project work.
- Recommend work schedule or work method adjustments for subcontractor activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical.
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
