Site Superintendent

Operations Full Time Ottawa, ON $120,000 - $160,000 CAD per year

At LAURIN, we don’t just build structures — we build careers and communities. Since 1985, we’ve earned a reputation for excellence in construction and project management by delivering complex, high‑quality projects and supporting the people who make them happen.

Why Join LAURIN?

At LAURIN, we believe a great career is built on more than just a paycheck — it’s built on stability, support, and opportunity. Our total rewards package is designed to recognize your contributions and help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and impact.
• Annual discretionary profit‑sharing program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Prescription drug coverage and access to telemedicine services.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for financial peace of mind.
• Mental health and wellness support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days to recharge and stay balanced.
• Paid volunteer days to support causes that matter to you and our communities.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Inclusive, safety‑first culture where every person is respected.
• Ongoing opportunities to grow, including training, mentorship, and career advancement.

As a High‑Rise Superintendent at LAURIN, you will be a key on‑site leader responsible for the successful execution of complex multi‑storey residential projects. You will champion safety, quality, and coordination across all phases of construction — from excavation and structure through enclosure, interiors, commissioning, and turnover — while working closely with Project Managers, consultants, and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all day‑to‑day construction activities for high‑rise projects, ensuring safe, efficient execution in accordance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and LAURIN standards.
• Serve as LAURIN’s primary on‑site leader, managing vertical construction activities including concrete structure, building envelope, interior finishes, base building systems, and suite turnover.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage detailed construction schedules, site logistics, vertical sequencing, hoisting strategy, and manpower planning; experience with pull planning and Lean construction methodologies is considered a strong asset.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate all sub‑trades and suppliers, ensuring productivity, quality control, schedule adherence, and site safety expectations are consistently met across all project phases.
• Collaborate with Health & Safety representatives in the administration of COR™ protocols and LAURIN’s Health & Safety Program, maintaining strong knowledge of safety requirements and proactively identifying and addressing site risks.
• Assist management in planning, organizing, and controlling construction activities, including identifying constructability challenges, schedule risks, sequencing conflicts, and coordination issues typical to high‑rise construction.
• Lead site logistics planning, including crane operations, hoisting, material flow, access control, and coordination within constrained urban environments.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Assistant Superintendents, Supervisors, and site staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, inspectors, condominium representatives, and local trade partners, representing LAURIN with professionalism, integrity, and ethical leadership.
• Attend and participate in site meetings, inspections, deficiency reviews, and turnover coordination, ensuring clear communication of project progress, risks, and priorities.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as directed by the Vice President or senior management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on high‑rise or multi‑storey residential construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects with values typically exceeding $40 million, including complex sequencing and phased turnover.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills within a fast‑paced vertical construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex field‑level challenges and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong proficiency with construction‑related software and systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook), MS Project, and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms; experience with Lean construction, pull planning, or Lean Six Sigma (Construction) is considered a strong asset.
• Strong com