Site Super - Special Projects

A leading general contractor with a strong presence across Canada is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to join its Special Projects Division in Toronto. This division focuses on fast-track, complex, and high-value renovation, retrofit, and new build projects across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of construction site operations, providing strong field leadership while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and schedule performance.

• Direct and coordinate all on-site construction activities from mobilization through substantial completion, ensuring work is executed in accordance with contract documents, applicable codes, and project specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and update the site construction schedule in collaboration with the Project Manager, and hold subcontractors accountable to milestone dates and sequencing requirements.
• Oversee site logistics, laydown areas, crane picks, material deliveries, and temporary works to maintain an organized and productive site environment.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor progress, identify deficiencies, and resolve field conflicts before they impact schedule or quality.
• Review drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to anticipate constructability issues and coordinate solutions with the project team.
• Manage project closeout activities including deficiency walkthroughs, commissioning support, and handover coordination.

• Champion a safety-first culture on site, ensuring full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, company safety programs, and project-specific safety plans.
• Conduct and document daily toolbox talks, site inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Enforce site access controls, PPE requirements, and safe work procedures for all workers, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Liaise with Ministry of Labour inspectors and respond to any compliance orders in a timely and professional manner.

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors and trades on site, ensuring activities are properly sequenced and conflicts are resolved efficiently.
• Participate in subcontractor pre-construction meetings to align on scope, safety expectations, and site rules.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower levels and productivity, escalating concerns to the Project Manager when required.
• Review and verify subcontractor daily reports, progress claims, and site instructions.

• Implement and enforce the project quality control plan, conducting inspections at critical milestones and holding subcontractors to defined standards.
• Identify and track deficiencies throughout construction, ensuring timely resolution prior to occupancy.
• Coordinate third-party inspections, testing, and commissioning activities with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction.

• Maintain detailed daily site reports documenting weather conditions, manpower counts, site activities, visitors, and any notable events or incidents.
• Track and document site directives, RFI responses, and field changes, ensuring the project record remains current and accurate.
• Attend and contribute to weekly project meetings, providing clear and accurate field updates to the project team and client representatives.

• Maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with the client's site representative, consultants, and building management where applicable.
• Communicate proactively with neighbours, building…