Senior Superintendent Structures

The Hays Civil Construction team are partnered with our client, a North American wide leader in the Heavy Civil Construction industry, as they continue to grow, hiring a Senior Superintendent – Structures.

Your new Company

The business brings over 30 years of experience in Canada and internationally, and in Ontario have carved themselves out to be a leader across the province. Due to continued growth and an exciting project, the team is hiring a Senior Superintendent who will be responsible to managing day-to-day field operations.

Your new Role

As the Senior Superintendents – Structures, your day to day will consist of the following: Lead and oversee all onsite construction activities related to bridges and structural works; Manage subcontractors executing deep foundations; Manage subcontractors executing formwork, rebar installation, and concrete placement for footings, abutments, walls, and structural elements; Manage subcontractors installing structural steel and other structural components and review lifting plans; Manage subcontractors installing structural temporary works, including shoring systems, falsework, and support structures; Lead the onsite morning foreman coordination meetings to ensure alignment and coordination across all trades; Lead daily safety briefings and ensure all Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) are complete; Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring performance, productivity, and adherence to scope and schedule; Monitor daily progress against the project schedule and proactively identify, flag, and resolve issues; Develop, manage, and update three-week lookahead schedules aligned with the overall project schedule and actively manage constraints to maintain workflow and productivity; Ensure daily tracking and reporting of installed quantities, productivity, labour, and equipment, and validate subcontractor-reported quantities; Work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, designers, and surveyors to resolve field issues; Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with JV and parent companies standards; Prepare, review, and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), including subcontractor submissions; Contribute to the development and implementation of Work Plans and Method Statements; Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved plans and methodologies; Maintain full-time onsite presence to ensure safe, coordinated execution of all work; Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships.

What you’ll need to Succeed

15+ years of proven experience in bridges and heavy civil and infrastructure projects; 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role on infrastructure projects; Strong experience in deep foundations (piles, caissons), footings, abutments, structural concrete works, formwork systems, rebar installation, and concrete placement practices; Experience with structural steel erection and strong understanding of temporary works, including shoring systems, falsework, and support systems; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex site activities; Strong understanding of construction scheduling and lookahead planning; Solid knowledge of safety programs, hazard assessments, and safe work practices; Experience working in active rail corridors (CPKC corridor experience is preferred); Experience with Metrolinx Work Plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs); Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively address site challenges; Excellent communication and leadership skills with a firm, results-driven approach; Ability to work full-time on site in a fast-paced construction environment.