General Superintendent

General Superintendent

Our client is seeking a General Superintendent to provide strategic leadership and oversight across multiple heavy civil construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while leading Superintendents and field teams. Working closely with Operations, Project Management, and project stakeholders, the General Superintendent will drive operational excellence, optimize resource planning, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure successful project execution from planning through completion.

This position follows a 14 days on / 7 days off (14/7) rotation.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Superintendents and field leadership teams to drive operational excellence

Oversee multiple heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards

Monitor project performance, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to maintain project objectives

Lead project planning, forecasting, scheduling, resource allocation, and overall construction execution throughout the project lifecycle

Coordinate field operations while maintaining effective communication with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

Conduct regular site meetings, establish clear priorities, and reinforce safety, quality, and performance expectations

Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry regulations

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency across projects

Your strengths include:

Completion of a Construction, Technical Diploma, C.E.T., Engineering Degree, or a related discipline

10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, including earthworks, mine support services, road construction, and site development

Strong understanding of construction methods, engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents

Proven leadership experience managing Superintendents, field teams, and large-scale construction projects

Excellent planning, organizational, delegation, and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Ability to effectively manage schedules, budgets, resources, and competing project priorities

Commitment to workplace safety with CSTS and OSSA certifications or the ability to meet site safety requirements