Construction Superintendent – Water and Wastewater

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Construction Superintendents with minimum 5 years of local experience in constructing water and wastewater pipes (sewers, watermain, process piping), valve chambers, maintenance chambers and other related municipal infrastructure within a municipal right of way in Ontario.

In these positions, you'll be leading the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting the delivery of local government projects across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as working closely with our internal teams on large commercial/residential subdivision projects.

A Construction Superintendent is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient completion of municipal water and wastewater construction projects. You are expected to keep relevant training certificates up to date at the time of application. You will be entrusted with a team and a project for which you are completely responsible. You will ensure all team members involved in the construction project perform efficiently and stay within the timelines and project budget. You will also coordinate inspection of the work and ensures that it meets local and federal regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

As a Construction Superintendent, you already have 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

Experience Requirements

The position of a Construction Superintendent is a supervisory position managing a team of Construction Workers, Labourers, and Field Coordinators. You are expected to have several years of experience (5 years minimum) 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.

Education and Training Requirements

A Construction Superintendent, you have a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum but having an associate or a bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or other relevant disciplines is advantageous. You 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..

What can we offer you?

At RAE, we're committed to investing in our staff and creating high performers, therefore we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Dedicated training, learning and development
• An organisation determined to increase your skills, satisfaction and enjoyment
• Flexible career pathways
• A team environment who are determinedly better together

If you're looking for a new challenge, submit your application online now ).