site superintendent - wet utilities and civil infrastructure.

Our client, a premier heavy civil contractor based in Southwestern Ontario, has partnered with our team to recruit a Site Superintendent across their Heavy Civil division. This role will include managing and overseeing daily field operations for municipal infrastructure projects, specializing in storm and sanitary sewer installation, watermains, site servicing, earthmoving, and road reconstruction. This is a great opportunity for an experienced field leader looking to manage complex water management projects with an established, industry-leading contractor. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on supervision experience in Heavy Civil, Municipal, or Underground Utility construction in Southern Ontario.

Advantages
This is a permanent opportunity with a full-service construction company focused on positive working relationships and professional excellence:
● Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus structure.
● Benefits: Full health, dental, and medical benefits coverage after 3 months.
● Retirement: Group RRSP Matching Program.
● Time Off: 2-week company-wide shutdown in December, in addition to allotted paid vacation.

● Career Growth: Regular performance reviews with clear pathways for professional advancement.

Responsibilities
● Direct and manage daily on-site operations for storm, sanitary, and watermain construction projects from ground-break through final completion.
● Lead, schedule, and supervise internal field crews, equipment operators, pipelayers, and specialized subcontractors.
● Execute complex site water management strategies, including dewatering setup, bypass pumping systems, and erosion control measures.
● Read, interpret, and enforce project drawings, municipal standards, and engineering specifications in the field.
● Conduct daily hazard assessments, lead safety tailboard meetings, and strictly enforce OHSA regulations and company safety standards on site.
● Oversee site preparations, deep trench excavations, pipe bedding, backfilling, and surface restoration works.
● Maintain accurate daily logs tracking site progress, labor hours, equipment usage, material deliveries, and field changes.
● Coordinate seamlessly with Project Managers, municipal inspectors, utility providers, and client representatives to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget.

Qualifications
● 7 to 10 years of direct Site Supervision experience within Heavy Civil and underground utility construction.
● Proven track record executing storm and watermain installation, deep utilities, and municipal site servicing projects.
● Strong technical understanding of dewatering, soil conditions, laser/grading equipment, and heavy equipment operations.
● Working knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and municipal construction standards.
● Valid G-Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
● Active certifications in Trenching & Excavation Safety, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, and First Aid/CPR is highly valued.

Summary
This is a senior field-leadership role responsible for managing site crews, safety, and daily execution across complex municipal storm, sewer, watermain, and civil infrastructure projects in Southwestern Ontario. If you are interested and feel you are the right fit, please apply directly or email your resume to View email address on randstad.com. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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