Superintendent, Civil

ABOUT THE ROLE 
The Superintendent - Civil is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, coordinating with owners and general contractors, and organizing crews and sub-contractors. The Superintendent – Civil is responsible for ensuring contracts are completed safely, on time, on budget, in compliance with specifications and customer expectations, ensures accurate revenue and cost information is provided to the accounting staff in a timely matter, and to review invoices and cost reports prior to release.
 
The Superintendent - Civil is integral in developing and maintaining the capability of the GVA operations organization to increase construction revenue and capability.  This includes coaching and mentoring direct reports and continually promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and empowerment (ACE) enabling continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

Operations Management:  

• Constant monitoring of crews to ensure safety standards are adhered to.
• Schedule crews to meet completion dates and manage field projects.
• Lead foremen in coordinating daily tasks, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Estimate and/or assist estimators with tenders and change orders.
• Assist in effective fleet management including equipment utilization, mobilization, maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve concerns regarding constructability with project team.

Customer Focus: 

• Work with customers to resolve problems either internal or external.
• Promotes solution-based selling to maintain strong customer relationships and be proactive in understanding customer needs.

Financial Management:

• Responsible for following processes and monitoring results in order to meet all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts and profitability levels.
• Responsible for accurate and timely entry and maintenance of data in order to support job cost accountants. Attending and participating in monthly job cost review meetings with the project team.

People Management: 

• Supervise, train, and act as mentor to all crews.
• Ensure the right persons are in the right position, reflecting the Group diversity commitments. Hires and dismisses staff in co-ordination with HR, as required.  
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Dimensions:

• Direct Reports: 1-40 Unionized hourly
• Indirect Reports: 0-5 Salaried
• Relationships: Working relationships with owners, engineers, consultants and the public. Internally works with all departments which are directly or indirectly involved with the project. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Diploma or equivalent from a college or technical school is an asset. A minimum five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Education Preferred: N/A 
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering or related field.
Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of field experience with good knowledge of road building construction, including grading, Asphalt Paving, Concrete works and working in unionized environment.
Required Training/Certifications: N/A
Required Technical Skills: Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and MS Project.
Travel Requirements: 0-10%

Additional Requirements: 

• Strong communication, negotiation and change management skills.
• Ability to foster and grow a strong safety culture.
• Independent thinker with a high capacity of working under pressure and stress.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plans and specifications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information in writing, and respond to questions from a group of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures, amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Computer proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Base Salary between $110,000 - 125,000.
• Bonus Opportunity of up to 20% of Base Salary.
• Company vehicle provided or vehicle allowance.
• Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life.
• Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning.
• Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.
• Easy access to mental health and well-being support.
• Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.
• Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.
• Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities.
• Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.
• An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
• A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.