Public works Superintendent

About the Role  The Paving Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily asphalt paving field operations, coordinating with owners and general contractors, and organizing crews and sub‑contractors. They ensure contracts are completed safely, on time, on budget, in compliance with specifications and customer expectations, and provide accurate revenue and cost information to the accounting staff. They also review invoices and cost reports prior to release.

The role involves developing and maintaining the capabilities of the GVA operations organization to increase construction revenue and profitability. This includes coaching and mentoring direct reports and continually promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and empowerment to enable continuous improvement.
Throughout project execution, the Superintendent attends job progress meetings to ensure compliance with contract specifications and scheduling and quality standards. They consult with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and others to discuss and formulate estimates, organize and manage contracts, and resolve issues. They order materials and deliveries as required, participate in stringent job cost reviews and provide timely accounting, supervise subcontractor activities, coordinate activities between subcontractors and operations, and promote a culture of safety and adherence to health, safety and environmental policies.
What You’ll Accomplish   Review project contract documents, organize crews and materials, plan, organize, and schedule work, and determine cost effectiveness of operations.
Lay out traffic control plans with third‑party traffic management and traffic subcontractors.
Attend job progress meetings and ensure compliance to contract specifications, scheduling, and quality standards.
Consult with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and others to discuss and formulate estimates, organize and manage contracts, and resolve issues.
Order materials and deliveries when required for the project.
Participate in stringent job cost reviews and provide timely accounting.
Supervise subcontractor activities and coordinate activities between subcontractors and operations.
Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
What We’re Looking For

Education:

Diploma or equivalent from a college or technical school (Preferred field of study: Engineering, Construction Management, or related field).
Required

Work Experience:

Minimum five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Training/

Certifications:

Any certifications pertaining to asphalt laydown or asphalt production (an asset).
Required Technical

Skills:

Microsoft Suite, Google Suite.
Travel Requirements: 5%.

Additional Requirements:

Good knowledge of paving, asphalt and construction industry and working in a unionized environment; proven team leadership; ability to read, analyze and interpret plans and specifications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; effective written and oral communication; ability to calculate figures and basic algebra and geometry; ability to solve practical problems; excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills; strong communication, negotiation and change‑management skills;

independent thinker with high capacity to work under pressure and stress; adherence to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved P.P.E. (including respirators).

What We Offer   Estimated Wage Range: $110,000 - $118,000/Annually.
Bonus opportunity of up to 24% of base salary.
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).
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.
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