Site Superintendent

Position Summary The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the highest quality standards. This role provides effective leadership to site teams and subcontractors while working closely with the Project Manager, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.

The Senior Site Superintendent is responsible for all duties of the Site Superintendent while taking on larger, more complex projects and providing advanced leadership, guidance, and mentorship to site teams and other Superintendents.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Site Management

• Lead and supervise site staff, foremen, labourers, and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily site coordination meetings and weekly trade meetings.
• Drive schedule performance through proactive planning, coordination, and problem-solving.
• Establish and maintain a positive, productive, professional, and safety-focused work environment.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to site personnel.

Construction Operations

• Manage daily site operations, logistics, sequencing, and coordination.
• Coordinate trade partners, suppliers, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Oversee concrete, structural, site servicing, and building construction activities.
• Monitor project schedules and proactively address issues that may impact milestones or completion dates.
• Conduct site orientations and ensure clear communication among project stakeholders.
• Coordinate construction activities to minimize delays, conflicts, and site disruptions.

Quality Control

• Monitor construction quality and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and company standards.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve construction issues in collaboration with the Project Manager, consultants, and trade partners.
• Coordinate inspections, track deficiencies, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability across the site.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company safety programs, policies, and applicable OH&S regulations.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and pre-job planning.
• Ensure required safety documentation is completed and maintained.
• Address unsafe conditions and practices promptly.
• Support incident investigations and follow-up actions when required.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete Daily Construction Reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Track and report project progress, deficiencies, constraints, delays, and site correspondence.
• Maintain project photographs, as-built information, inspection records, and other required documentation.
• Provide timely updates to the Project Manager regarding site progress, issues, and potential risks.

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate site reviews, inspections, and meetings with consultants, inspectors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Communicate consultant comments and deficiencies to the appropriate parties and track them through to completion.
• Support occupancy requirements, project closeout, and turnover activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Superintendent in commercial, mixed-use, residential, concrete, or similar construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, QA/QC, site logistics, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain project schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• For Senior Site Superintendent designation: demonstrated experience, leadership capability, technical knowledge, and aptitude to successfully manage larger or more complex projects and mentor site teams.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.