General Superintendent - Heavy Civil (LiUNA 183)Greater Toronto Area, ON%LABEL_POSITION_TYPE_FULL_TIME%Site Operations
Job Description
BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
We offer:
- A family business with family values
- Union Collective Agreement coverage including wages
- Interesting and challenging work – we’re leaders in the industry
- Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
- Number one in Utilities Safety Construction
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM
As a Superintendent, you will be accountable for the safe, efficient, and contract‑compliant execution of all on‑site construction activities within a unionized workforce. You will partner closely with the Project Manager, union trades, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to successfully deliver Heavy Civil projects.
- Provide overall on‑site construction management, coordinating design intent, budget, and schedule in collaboration with the Project Manager, union subcontractors, owners, engineers, and architects
- Lead and supervise union craft labor in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), jurisdictional requirements, and site policies
- Ensure all work is executed in compliance with project drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and union agreements
- Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules; forecast manpower requirements by trade, material quantities, and equipment needs to support efficient work sequencing
- Coordinate with union representatives, forepersons, and stewards to ensure proper staffing levels, trade jurisdiction compliance, and productive site operations
- Ensure appropriate tools, equipment, and resources are available and aligned with union work rules and site logistics
- Lead site meetings with internal teams, union representatives, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain strong labour relations
- Proactively identify potential risks, work interferences, jurisdictional conflicts, or schedule impacts and communicate them to the Project Manager and senior leadership, supporting timely and effective resolution
WHAT YOU CAN OFFER
- 3–5 years of Heavy Civil construction experience, including deep excavation, deep wet utilities, and electrical utility installations, within a unionized construction environment
- Strong working knowledge of union labour practices, collective agreements, trade jurisdiction, and grievance avoidance strategies
- A construction-related degree or diploma with 5–8 years of progressive construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and hands-on experience
- Proficiency with construction scheduling tools, project management software, and contract administration systems
- Demonstrated ability to identify issues quickly, assess root causes, develop practical solutions, and lead large union crews to successful and safe project completion
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and productive working relationships with union trades, management, and project partners
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Contract management
- Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
- Blue print reading
- Applicable local and provincial labour codes
- Managing / leading union and non-union staff
- Business operations processes
- Organization and time management
- Knowledge of Procore
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Willing and able to travel to project sites
- Ontario “G” Driver’s License
The expected salary range for this role is determined in accordance with the union collective agreement.
Please be advised that a all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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