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Construction Superintendent Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

A Construction Superintendent, or Project Supervisor, is the team leader for construction projects. Their duties include managing project schedules, monitoring the progress of the Construction Workers in the team, and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available.

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Construction Superintendent duties and responsibilities

A Construction Superintendent is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient completion of a construction project. Their primary duties and responsibilities generally include:

  • Preparing expense reports outlining cost estimates for suppliers, material, labour and other related costs
  • Collaborating with Project Managers, clients and other management personnel when determining budgets and timelines
  • Coordinating deliveries of material and equipment with suppliers and vendors
  • Creating schedules for workers and subcontractors
  • Maintaining a daily log of construction site operations and identifying any gaps or areas that need to be addressed
  • Implementing techniques and strategies that are both efficient and cost-effective
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Construction Superintendent Job Description Examples:

Example 1

  • Superintendent
  • HDP Network Solutions
    Port Perry and Surrounding Areas
    Full time
    Salary
    $100,000 to $120,000

    HDP Network Solutions Inc. is a telecommunications construction and material distribution company based out of Fergus Ontario. HDPspecializes in turnkey FTTx fibre optic network deployments on behalf of our ISP partners while also supplying the required materials to construct these networks. HDP Network
    Solutions Inc. is one of Canada�s premier telecommunications network design and build companies.

    Job Description

    The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing overall operations and execution of underground and aerial Civil construction, as well as ensuring projects are completed on time and are functioning smoothly.

    In addition, the incumbent is responsible to manage all construction resources to implement project plans and schedules, while ensuring safety and quality control.

    Responsibilities

  • Manages construction direct reports to ensure daily operational needs are met
  • Ensures crews and project plans are organized to maintain daily construction expectations
  • Ensures all construction machinery is in top working condition and actions necessary repairs
  • Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans and specifications
  • Develops, maintains and drives the projects� schedule in conjunction with project team
  • Ensures project milestones and completion dates are met
  • Maintains a thorough daily report that accurately tracks site progress, events, inspections and other relevant information
  • Ensures required resources to complete project expectations are in place
  • Hire required vacancies, complete yearly performance reviews, approve requests, develop and mentor direct reports to ensure growth
  • Performs other related duties as required
  • Enhancing Organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
  • Adhere to and promote a safe working environment by ensuring all Health & Safety policies are strictly followed.

    Personal Qualities

  • Leadership � direct others and develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
  • Flexible � open to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
  • Detail oriented � excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
  • Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
  • Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
  • Results focused � driven to achieve
  • Interpersonal skills � able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
  • Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously

    Qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction experience as a Construction Superintentent or similar direct supervisory role with the telecommunications Industry.
  • Experience with Outside Plant construction or other telecommunications construction projects is preferred
  • Working knowledge of health & safety practices and procedures as they apply to telecommunications construction processes
  • Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions
  • Expert knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required

    Minimum Education

    Preferred Degree or Type
    Completion of post-secondary education or Equivalent work experience
    Engineering or Construction Management

    Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Overtime pay



    Experience:
  • construction: 1 year Location: On the road

    • Example 2

    Keller Construction Ltd.

    At Keller, we are empowered to change the construction experience for our clients through authentic, transparent, and innovative action. We elevate our employees to their fullest potential through hands-on experience and educational opportunities. We reward our employees with competitive industry compensation, benefits, and amazing work culture.

    Keller�s core values of Elevate Safety, Lead to Succeed, Take Care, Make the Team, and Be Professionalguide everything we do. Please review our website to learn more about our company.

    [website]

    We are in immediate need for Construction Superintendents who have the knowledge, skills and ability to lead diverse scopes of work in on various projects around Western Canada. You will benefit professionally by working within a dynamic team, and growing your overall skillset.

    Job Purpose:

    This position reports to the Director of Field Operations and works directly with our Project Teams. Superintendents are ultimately responsible for managing all daily construction activities on their site. The individual will need to show demonstrated experience in commercial or light industrial construction.

    Desired Background:

  • Minimum of 3+ years of Superintendent level work experience on projects in the $1 - $10 million range
  • Must have computer skills and effective typing, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Have the capacity to learn and become proficient in a variety of technologies
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting contract requirements
  • Willingness to travel out of town is an asset

    What will you get with Keller!

    - Competitive hourly wage

    - Growth within your career

    - Overtime/weekend work

    - Sunlife health and dental benefits

    - Health spending account

    - Telemedicine service access

    - Employee family assistance program

    - Pension matching program

    - Learning/training opportunities



    #HP

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Commuter benefits
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Overtime pay



    Experience:
  • Ground Up Construction: 3 years (preferred)
  • TI Construction: 3 years (preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Class 5 Licence (required)

    Willingness to travel:
  • 100% Location: On the road

    • Example 3

    Overview

    Languages

  • English

    Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

    Experience

  • 1 year to less than 2 years

    Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Confined spaces
  • At heights

    Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
  • Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
  • Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
  • Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions

    Experience and specialization*

    Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

    Additional information

    Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

    Employment Groups

    This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth

    Who can apply to this job?

    Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

    If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

    How to Apply

    By email:[website]

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: From $36.15 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift



    Education:
  • Secondary School (preferred)

    Experience:
  • Construction: 1 year (preferred)
  • Skilled Labor: 1 year (preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Driver's License (preferred)

    Ability to Commute:
  • Surrey, BC V3T 3W8 (preferred)

    Ability to Relocate:
  • Surrey, BC V3T 3W8: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

    • Example 4

    Company Description

    Titan Firm Inc. is an Ontario based Construction Management Firm focusing on Real Property Development for the Multi-Res and Commercial Sectors. All of our current projects are in London, Ontario.

    We continuously seek to provide our clients with solutions that will enhance value to their clients, their industries and ultimately themselves.

    Our solutions are without boundary; each scenario is as unique as our clients themselves.

    Through our innovate approach and leveraging of technology, we have aligned ourselves with highly skilled partners and industry leaders who share our core values of:

    Innovation

    Resiliency

    Client Focus

    Team Approach

    Integrity

    Job Overview

    We are seeking forward thinking and creative Senior Construction Superintendents to join our team. The successful candidate will not be afraid to challenge the status quo and will thrive with the rewarding yet challenging opportunity employment Titan Firm Inc. provides.

    We are looking for passionate and talented people to join the Titan team. We offer a professional environment with advancement opportunities for those who focus on continuous improvement, not only for themselves but for the Titan team, implementing efficiencies and delivering a high-quality product.

    Job Description

    Provide on-site leadership for all phases of multi-family construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The Superintendent shall be responsible for scheduling, job meetings, trade coordination, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.

    Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

  • Review of final IFC drawings and specs, advise of conflicts, missing scope or errors. Comment on constructability.
  • Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion.
  • Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
  • Communicate with project team regarding RFI�s, and Material Submittals.
  • Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work.
  • Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions.
  • Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
  • Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution.
  • Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the job-site.
  • Mentor any junior supervision staff that may be part of the project.
  • Perform Superintendent duties at multiple job sites, simultaneously--as required.
  • Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by project team.
  • Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
  • Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work, minute results of meeting.
  • Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors in regards to quality of work or scheduling.
  • Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
  • Perform job progress reviews and complete punch list identification and execution.

    Secondary Functions

  • Assist in budgeting, bidding, and award of subcontracts.
  • Assist in obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
  • Gather project material submittals and maintain records of approvals at the job-site.
  • Identify areas of work that are outside of subcontracted scope.
  • Preside at pre-construction meeting with each subcontractor, minute results of meeting.
  • Opening the job-site at beginning of the day and securing the job-site at the end of the day.

    We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

    Titan Firm Inc. is committed to employment equity and diversity in all levels of the organization. Please provide notice of any need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon being contacted.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Experience:
  • cast-in-place concrete: 5 years (preferred)
  • high-rise construction: 5 years Superintendent: 5 years (preferred)

    • Example 5

    Working at Delnor Construction means you are part of the family. Delnor is a dependable, growing company that offers our superintendents work that is exciting, challenging, and that makes an impact on the community.

    Why Work for Delnor Construction?

    Delnor provides our site superintendents unique construction projects that they will be proud to work on -- building the places that Albertans work, live, learn, receive support, and gather. You�ll have the opportunity to challenge and expand your skills as a Delnor superintendent, all while taking pride in your projects.

    The Delnor safety team has worked hard to implement a cutting-edge, paperless safety program for our staff that is streamlined and flexible, allowing each of our Delnor superintendents to take ownership of the safety culture at their work sites.

    Delnor believes that all our employees deserve to be taken care of and be able to take care of their families too. We offer comprehensive benefit packages and retirement plans for all our superintendents, as well as vacation time to uphold a healthy work/life balance.

    Who is a Delnor Superintendent?

    A Delnor site superintendent is ultimately a team player and a coach.

    The ideal candidate to join our team has excellent communication skills and can easily direct and mentor project teams on their site. They take ownership of their site and the work happening -- overseeing tasks and ensuring the best quality of work from their team. The ideal candidate is adaptable and flexible, easily embracing new responsibilities and pivoting when required. They also embrace a culture of safety and are willing to promote safe work practices on their sites.

    Preferred Education:
  • Journeyperson Carpenter certification or equivalent.
  • 5+ years as a certified Journeyperson with 2+ years supervising construction sites preferred.
  • CSTS and First Aid certifications.

    Other Specifications:
  • Must have your own transportation, with the flexibility to work at any site within Edmonton and its area.

    If you are a natural leader and want to take pride in the construction projects you�re managing, apply today to be part of the Delnor Construction team.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Application question(s):
  • How many years of commercial construction?
  • How many year of supervising/ coordinating construction site do you have?
  • How many years of Certified Journeyperson?
  • Are you a certified journeyperson Carpenter ?
  • Are you legally authorized to work in 3 years (preferred)

    • Example 6

    Construction SITE Superintendent

    Job Description

    Reputable and well-established construction company with motivated team expanding in Ontario and we seek experienced persons to apply for contract work to our company. Our company develops our own projects, performs design build projects, and also acts as a general contractor for clients.

    Construction developer established in 1966; is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent for a Institutional Construction project located near Bloor Street West area of Toronto, M6G 1R4. The project is a new building of 50,000 square feet.

    Candidate must have the following criteria identified on resume submission:

    (1) Must have proven experience supervising construction projects located in Ontario Canada.

    (2) Must have experience on institutional work such as government projects, municipal projects, infrastructure Ontario projects, fire stations, emergency facilities, hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, etc.

    (3) Must have hospital construction experience, health & safety training for hospital construction, and specifically Infection Control Procedures.

    (4) Must have capability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, layouts, details, and specifications, and trouble shooting details, and clarifying details with workers and trades

    (5) Must have experience supervision subcontractors, delegating labour, knowledge of construction sequence, understanding of construction procedures and assemblies,

    (6) Must have experience coordinating and schedule construction workers and trades

    (7) Must have experience scheduling construction work

    (8) Must have excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

    (9) Must be able to use a computer for sending correspondence in writing by email

    (10) Salary commensurate with experience � example $100,000.00 to $145,600.00 /year

    Send your resume listing all the years of experience you have, listing all the companies you have worked for and describe the types of construction projects you acted as a site superintendent. The list of projects should indicate the size of the project in dollar value and size of project by square footage.

    Work experience must be in Ontario Canada. Provide References and their contact information (Architects / Owners).

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $100,000.00-$145,600.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 company complies with all authorities having jurisdiction for COVID19 compliance and precautions. The site superintendent applying for this position must have awareness of COVID19 safety procedures, mask protocol, social distancing, and screen forms.

    • Example 7

    Langley based company requires a Site-Supervisor for apartment/ townhome developments in West Kelowna and Langley.

    Duties will include:

    Co-ordination of all trades

    Quality control

    Develop and maintain detailed scheduling

    Daily reports of all activities on site

    Arrange and communicate with city building inspectors and engineers

    Ensure all workforces comply with work safe BC standards

    Report to and inform Project manager of progress, unanticipated problems and solutions

    Requirements and Experience:

    Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in concrete and wood frame construction supervision

    Extensive knowledge in building envelope

    Excavation layout and supervision experience

    Knowledge of MS Projects and Excel

    Strong planning and organizational skills

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    Knowledge of construction critical path and timeline

    Compensation will be based on knowledge and experience

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

    Additional pay:
  • Bonus pay
    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to 3 years (preferred)

    • Example 8

    Responsibilities:
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Construction Superintendent may include, but not be limited to, the following:
  • Liaise with the Capital Project Manager(s) to identify and advise on strategies for scopes of work required for each tailing management projects.
  • Liaise with design vendors, internal and external engineering to progress the design to the execution stage through to detailed SOW, drawing packages and construction work packages.

    Scope of Work:
  • Responsible for safe, efficient and timely execution of the Phase 2 tailing expansion projects with the team of project manager, project engineer, project controller, construction, QA/QC and Safety coordinators, the individual shall provide technical field expertise on behalf of owner from development of Engineering Work Packages, Project Cost Estimates, Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and execution of plans and schedules, continually reporting upon and verifying estimates, liaison with all departments and installation contractors and be the primary center of communication during the construction phase of the project(s).
  • The Construction Superintendent will supervise, coordinate and be responsible to complete site walkdowns/inspections pre-execution and during execution, ensure execution is done as per latest revision of IFCs drawings, specifications and assist with project development as well as observe and report on progress of ongoing execution work.
  • The Construction Superintendent will be required to work with stakeholders, internal and external engineering and construction contractors, 3rd party cost estimators, planning and scheduling, quality and safety teams to ensure designs meet intent, constraints are acknowledged, estimates, step plans and schedules are complete for successful execution.
  • The Construction Superintendent will be required to review and comment on new designs when they are circulated with stakeholders, internal project team and external engineering or discussed in scheduled project meetings for the constructability of same in the field.
  • The Construction Superintendent will lead and provide support for construction coordinators, manage all scopes of work during execution and commissioning and lead the team/contractors with RFI�s prior to and during installation.

    Qualified is defined as
  • Either a CET or Engineer who able to register with APEGS as a Professional Engineer.
  • The ideal candidate must have minimum of 15 years industrial construction and or maintenance experience with focus on tailings, dykes, dams and slurry walls projects.
  • Previous potash experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

    If selected for onboarding, you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with job site policies.

    While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted at this time!

    WestCorp Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to help build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential

    Job Type: Fixed term contract

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Rocanville, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

    Experience:
  • Superintendent: 2 years construction and or maintenance: 3 years (preferred)

    • Example 9

    Who HugoMB Contracting Is

    We are a civil contracting company that builds bridges, dams, and other civil structures located in Milton operating throughout the province of Ontario. We are looking to grow our team with people who share our values of performing quality workmanship, having integrity in their daily actions, and have a passion for their job. We want to invest in our employees and as such we are looking for permanent employees who want to be a part of our team.

    Summary of Position

    The Superintendent works with the Project Manager and Foreman to ensure construction complies with drawings, specifications and schedule. The Superintendent is responsible for, plans, and coordinates work of all trades, equipment, and use of materials on site to accomplish all activities safely, correctly and efficiently. The Superintendent is responsible for the successful completion of the project from start to finish.

    Responsibilities
  • Manage projects from planning, set up, execution, and to completion.
  • Manage supervisors/foremen.
  • Manage subcontractors.
  • Manage equipment including company assets and rentals.
  • Manage materials.
  • Work with project management to set and maintain budgets and scheduling as set with Project Management.
  • Manage budget and schedules to ensure production rates are met.
  • Work with project management to arrange crew, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other resources to to maintain project schedule.
  • Manager crew, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other resources to to maintain project schedule.
  • Manage the production of the project crew, equipment, and subcontractor.
  • Maintain and ensure that the owners requirements are obtained.
  • Attend project meetings (bi-weekly/weekly).
  • Attend bi-weekly internal management meetings.
  • Manage relationship with clients and/or client representative.
  • Manage relationship with project contract administrator and project site inspector.
  • Execute construction plans, including traffic control, environmental controls and construction procedures.
  • Direct and inform foreman, employees, and subcontractors of construction plans, including traffic control, environmental controls and construction procedures.
  • Work in a busy and time sensitive environment.
  • Study and complete detailed analysis of drawings, construction documents, specifications and related documents.
  • Complete daily tracking of production rates (through mobile application).
  • Manage site paperwork, i.e. daily work records, journal daily work, environmental and traffic sign diary's etc.
  • Prepare accurate data for extra work claims including labour, material, and delay time.
  • Provide information to Project Management to efficiently execute a project.
  • Execute documentation associated with tasks as per company policy.
  • Administration HugoMB's site specific safety plans, in coordinating the adaptation of the company's corporate plan to a specific project including design and implementation of the site specific policy.
  • Maintaining and grow HugoMB Contracting's business.
  • Conduct work to meet Company policies and objectives.

    Who we are looking for:
  • Individuals who have a passion for civil construction (specifically dams and bridges).
  • Individuals who have high level of integrity and honesty in their actions.
  • Self-motivated individuals with the ability to oversee the completion of a project from start to finish.
  • High level of ownership and pride in work.
  • Able to lead and develop other team members into leaders themselves.
  • Ability to think and plan ahead and pre-order materials or reserve equipment so time on job site is not lost.
  • Ability to efficiently organize and run a team on site.

  • Knowledge and ability to work with specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete construction practices.
  • Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.
  • Able to work throughout the province of Ontario as required, mainly within 3 hour driving radius of Orangeville, ON

    Project Locations:

    We complete projects located throughout the province of Ontario but for this position the project sites will mainly consist within 2 hrs driving distance of Meaford, Ontario.

    Qualifications:
  • 5+ years civil construction industry experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a supervision role.
  • Able to drive throughout the province of Ontario
  • Must have extensive knowledge of the civil construction industry
  • Must possess a valid G driver�s license
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

    Please send complete resume with work history. Only candidates qualified will be contacted. Remuneration depending on qualifications and experience.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Additional pay:
  • Bonus pay
    Benefits:
  • Company car
  • Extended health care
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift

    Experience:
  • Supervising experience: 2 years (required)
  • Construction: 5 years (required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Class G Licence (required)

    Willingness to (required)

    • Example 10

    ANR Construction Ltd. Is currently seeking a full time Site Supervisor. Our company is a Commercial General Contractor in West Kelowna, BC. ANR has worked in over fifty different cities/towns across Western Canada facilitating commercial projects and our portfolio spans across restaurants, schools, professional offices, retail, and more. Current positions are both local to the Kelowna area.

    This position requires a candidate with 5+ years experience as a Commercial ConstructionSuperintendent.

    The ideal candidate will have:
  • New Construction and/or commercial tenant improvement experience.
  • The ability to manage, supervise and coordinate subcontractors towards achieving project goals.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control, engineering drawings and other documents including specifications
  • Ability to assume responsibility, be decisive, interface and communicate with others while be a problem solver with ability to use teamwork to achieve common goals.
  • 5 plus years in commercial construction experience.

    We pay competitive salaries, which is to be determined based on experience. Use of company phone, incentive packages and extended benefits after 3 months.

    If you are a driven self-starter with enthusiasm for a challenge and have the necessary experience in any of our business sectors, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your future with our company.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

    Additional pay:
  • Overtime pay
    Benefits:
  • Extended health care
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

    Experience:
  • construction: 3 years (preferred)
  • Construction 1 year (preferred)

    • What does a Construction Superintendent do?

    A Construction Superintendent works for a construction company and is entrusted with a team and a project for which they are completely responsible. The Construction Superintendent ensures all team members involved in the construction project perform efficiently and stay within the timelines and project budget outlined by the company. In addition, a Construction Superintendent coordinates inspection of the work and ensures that it meets local and federal regulations.

    Construction Superintendent skills and qualifications

    A Construction Supervisor has the basic qualifications and skills required to manage a team and to ensure projects stay on track. Some examples of necessary Construction Superintendent skills and qualifications include:

    • Excellent communication skills
    • Active listening skills
    • Thorough understanding of budgeting best practices in construction projects
    • Excellent planning and organizational skills
    • Understanding of construction equipment use, maintenance, and operation
    • Comprehensive understanding of local, provincial, and federal construction regulations
    • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Time management and delegation skills

    Construction Superintendent experience requirements

    The position of a Construction Superintendent is a supervisory position managing a team of Construction Workers, Labourers, and Field Coordinators. Candidates ideally have several years of experience in the construction industry. Those with previous management experience working with a construction team would have an advantage.

    Most Construction Superintendents have been in the industry for many years, and have worked in related roles such as Construction Workers, Designers, Engineers, Planners or as other professionals within the industry. They have earned promotions, have managed additional responsibilities, and have shown leadership potential in their previous job roles. Prior experience in the construction industry is an essential requirement for this role.

    Construction Superintendent education and training requirements

    A Construction Superintendent ideally has a high school diploma or equivalent, but many candidates have an associate or a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or other relevant disciplines. They also have earned several years of on-the-job training, and certifications specific to the construction industry, such as Certified Construction Manager or Certified Professional Constructor titles.

    Construction Superintendent salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Construction Superintendent is $94,007 per year. Salaries may vary depending on-site location and company. The credentials of the candidate will also be a factor.

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    What qualities make a good Construction Superintendent?

    A Construction Superintendent has strong leadership skills. In addition, a strong Construction Superintendent is knowledgeable and focused on their projects. They are engaged and extremely professional and should have excellent attention to detail.

    Who does a Construction Superintendent report to?

    The Construction Superintendent is itself a managerial position, and they oversee every aspect of a construction project. However, they are required to report the progress and current status of the project to the owners, the Project Manager, or the Site Manager. Occasionally, they may also have to deliver reports to Contractors and other individuals involved in the job.

    What makes a good Construction Superintendent job description?

    A good job description for a Construction Superintendent should clearly specify the number of years of industry experience required for the role, as well as any industry-specific certifications or training that may be required. A Construction Superintendent must be well-versed with all industry-related policies, regulations, and guidelines, and should also have both the ability and skills to monitor project budgets.

    This is a critical role for any construction project, and the individual must have the managerial skills to ensure the project is completed within the specified deadline. A Construction Superintendent also has to manage multiple team members, and also stay in contact with contractors and suppliers to ensure there are no hiccups during the entire construction process, and that the project is completed within the specified budget and timeline. While it may be a challenging role, needing multiple tasks managed at once, a candidate who exemplifies leadership skills by being firm but approachable and does well under pressure would likely be a great fit.

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