Site Superintendent
Job Summary
An established General Contractor is seeking an experienced, safety-first Site Superintendent to lead field operations, trade coordination, and quality control on major new-build institutional and commercial projects across the GTA. The role involves managing daily site activities, enforcing health and safety compliance, and driving quality control to ensure successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Ontario's ICI sector overseeing large-scale builds.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous, direct field supervision over all trades and site operations.
- Manage short-term scheduling, field logistics, and daily site logs.
- Enforce full compliance with OHSA, health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Lead quality control inspections, deficiency resolution, and regulatory sign-offs.
Required Skills
- 8+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent in Ontario's ICI sector
- Deep expertise in institutional construction valued at $15M to $50M+
- Comprehensive understanding of Ontario Building Code and OHSA standards
- Gold Seal Certification (GSC) preferred
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities
Job Details
Advantages
● Competitive base salary package aligned with senior-level experience
● Comprehensive Benefits package after 3 months
● Generous RRSP Matching program
● Paid vacation package
● Direct growth trajectory within a fast-growing, highly respected boutique General Contractor
● High-visibility, flagship institutional projects across the GTA
Responsibilities
On-Site Leadership & Trade Coordination:
● Provide continuous, direct field supervision over all trades, subtrades, general laborers, and equipment operators across complex new-build ICI sites.
● Sequence, coordinate, and orchestrate daily site activities across various divisions (excavation, concrete framing, structural steel, envelope, MEP trades, high-end interior finishes).
● Conduct daily site walk-throughs to ensure trade alignment with architectural and engineering specifications, eliminating rework.
Short-Term Scheduling & Field Logistics:
● Translate the PM’s master schedule into detailed 2-week and 4-week look-ahead schedules, maintaining momentum on critical path activities.
● Coordinate site logistics, staging areas, crane/hoist operations, deliveries, traffic management, and shared site resources—frequently within tight, occupied civic environments.
● Maintain daily site logs documenting site progress, weather conditions, headcount, inspections, subtrade delays, and field instructions.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
● Enforce full compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), provincial labor laws, and JR Certus safety standards.
● Direct weekly site safety meetings, tool-box talks, site orientations, hazard assessments, and maintain site safety records.
● Oversee site environmental controls, waste management programs, and sustainability protocols required for LEED-certified assets.
Quality Control & Regulatory Inspections:
● Lead quality control inspections, managing the resolution of non-conformance items and deficiencies in real time.
● Coordinate and host municipal building officials, ministry inspectors, structural/MEP design consultants, and third-party testing agencies for field sign-offs.
● Drive final punch-list resolution alongside the Project Manager to achieve Substantial Performance, occupancy approvals, and seamless handover.
Qualifications
● 8+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent leading complex, large-scale ICI new-build projects in Ontario.
● Deep experience overseeing institutional construction (e.g., community complexes, aquatic centers, secondary schools, public facilities) valued at $15M to $50M+.
● Comprehensive understanding of Ontario Building Code, OHSA standards, heavy civil groundwork, structural steel, concrete, and high-end exterior/interior architectural finishes.
● Gold Seal Certification (GSC) strongly preferred.
● Knowledge of LEED sustainable building practices and site waste diversion requirements.
● Strong leadership persona with exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.