The Senior Superintendent plays a key role in ensuring the seamless execution of day-to-day field operations, driving projects to completion on time and within budget. As a recognized leader within the organization, the Senior Superintendent oversees the implementation of project plans and schedules, upholds safety and quality standards, and effectively delegates tasks to field staff, contractors, and tradespeople.

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Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project. Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance with Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the projectEnsures project materials are supplied and work is completed in compliance with the Project Quality ProgramEnsures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that quality standards are maintainedDevelops, maintains, and drives the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team; ensures project milestones and completion dates are metStrategically plans and implements manpower levels and material quantities; ensures proper equipment and trades are available as requiredAssumes a leadership role and guides project team members to contribute to their development and career growthLeads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progressionOversees project reporting that accurately tracks site progress, events, inspections, and other relevant information

Qualifications:

10+ years of construction experience as a Superintendent on commercial or residential construction projectsCombination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification/education programWorking knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processesSolid understanding of current construction practices; strong working knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications and project managementCapable of anticipating constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and scheduleFacilitation and mentoring skills—ability to move the team forward and resolve conflict situationsAbility to use Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiar with scheduling softwareMust have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license

Work Conditions:

Site based role

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.