Site Superintendent

Construction Site SuperintendentLocation: Hamilton, ON
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities across multiple projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture by leading through example and holding site personnel and subcontractors accountable.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Safety Manager to ensure all health and safety programs, procedures, and regulations are effectively implemented and followed.
• Work closely with Site Coordinators to maintain compliance with all on-site safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and address any safety concerns promptly.

Site Management

• Lead, supervise, coach, train, and mentor project team members and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel and trade partners to ensure productivity, quality, performance, and safety expectations are achieved.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify risks, resolve issues, and mitigate schedule conflicts or work interferences.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement recovery plans when required to maintain project timelines.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of project schedules and work plans.
• Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with budget, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Review and understand project contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Lead and facilitate site meetings with clients, consultants, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Support company initiatives and perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications & Education

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in a related field such as:
  • Construction Management
  • Building Science
  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • Other related disciplines
• Additional management education is considered an asset.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of construction site supervision experience.
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience.
• Experience managing multifamily residential new construction projects is preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully supervise and lead construction teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, specifications, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Experience coordinating multiple scopes of work on complex construction projects.
• Working knowledge of contract administration and contract language.
• Thorough understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with construction management software and virtual construction tools.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year
• Extended health care benefits
• On-site parking
• Three weeks of paid vacation

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