Superintendent

PCL Construction

. Work with the project manager to implement PCL’s safety program, including integrating it into site plans and procedures and meeting safety and record-keeping requirements.

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$95,000 - CA$124,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction project management, including safety program implementation, project scheduling, and stakeholder relationship management. Proficient in supervising construction teams and applying engineering principles to ensure compliance with project specifications and budgets.

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Project ManagementConstruction SupervisionSafety Program ImplementationScheduling Software ProficiencyStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project Execution Plan DevelopmentConstruction Specifications KnowledgeMaterial TakeoffsLabor Cost Reports InterpretationRisk Mitigation Planning

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionProblem SolvingCoaching and MentoringEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteScheduling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Journeyman CertificateUndergraduate/Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustrySafety PrinciplesEnvironmental ProceduresBuilding MaterialsConstruction Methods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the project manager to implement PCL’s safety program, including integrating it into site plans and procedures and meeting safety and record-keeping requirements.
Supervise, direct, coach, train, and mentor the project team, including direct and indirect reports.
Communicate with own forces and trades and ensure performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
Collaborate with the construction/project manager and project team to manage problems, work interferences, and schedule conflicts or setbacks.
Liaise between field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
Liaise with clients, site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
Visualize projects, create complete project schedules, identify the critical path, and anticipate constructability issues.
Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
Create, maintain, and execute project plans and schedules while ensuring budget and quality compliance.
Review contracts and subcontracts; develop risk mitigation and opportunity plans to meet budgets, forecasts, profitability, and other financial targets.
Maintain project administration correspondence and comply with documentation requirements.
Develop and maintain customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline.
5 years of progressive experience in field supervision preferred.
Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
Understanding of project scope and ability to apply basic engineering principles and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules.
Proficient understanding of and ability to apply logic to the schedule to build a plan using scheduling software.
Ability to coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work (OFW) and trade contractors with three-week lookahead schedules.
Thorough understanding of productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.
Ability to complete material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.
Thorough understanding of contract language with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/procedures/legislation.
Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work, and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions