Senior Construction Site Supervisor

Role description
Arcadis is seeking an Environmental Construction Site Supervisor to join our team in Ontario. The successful candidate will support our construction projects across the province. They must possess solid leadership, organizational, planning, and communication skills to effectively manage the dynamic work environment. The candidate may be required to report to the Arcadis Office if needed by the project team but will typically work remotely when there are no site activities or be on‑site supervising and directing project scopes in the field.

Role accountabilities
As an Environmental Construction Site Supervisor, you will work within the Arcadis Construction Services group supporting projects related to environmental remediation and decommissioning. This position requires a minimum of 90% travel. The role demands a knowledgeable and experienced leader to execute work in the field, providing industry expertise related to Health and Safety, Construction Operations, Planning/Scheduling, Environmental Regulatory Requirements, and Contract & Personnel Management.

The individual must work positively and collaboratively with the Arcadis Construction Project team, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Estimators, Safety Officers, Engineers, client representatives, suppliers, and subtrade supervisors/field workers.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

Overseeing project site planning and organization of subcontractors, Arcadis crews, and other project stakeholders, ensuring all Arcadis Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are implemented and enforced.

Leading daily operations meetings.

Assessing, adjusting, and re‑assessing operations daily to ensure effective and efficient resource use on‑site, and communicating additional needs and solutions to the project team.

Contract and scope management, in collaboration with the Project Manager, including understanding the contract, divided scopes, and managing change to ensure that change orders and scope creep are identified and managed appropriately.

Managing all required paperwork on‑site to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and Arcadis policies (e.g., Site Supervisor Reports, Morning Tailgates, Safety Talks, Equipment Inspections).

Key Attributes

Ability to read and understand Construction Drawings and Specifications, with comprehensive understanding of construction scheduling, contracts, quality control, engineering principles, and safety regulations.

In‑depth knowledge of construction safety best practices and experience enforcing strict health and safety procedures on‑site.

Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and provide effective solutions; strong multi‑tasking skills with the ability to coordinate and execute multiple scopes of work.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide guidance and instruction to a large site team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in Construction Services.

Fluency in French and English.

Valid Driver's License.

A minimum of 5 years of work experience in Canada to complete the Federal Background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have experience in Environmental Construction preferred (Heavy Civil Remediation/Demo‑Abatement); experience on mining, and oil and gas sites is an asset. The candidate will have experience with soil remediations, landfill construction, and the ability to use Site Docs Safety Management Software. First Aid Certification and valid construction certifications such as WAH, Confined Space, Asbestos Awareness, AWP License, Traffic Control, Propane Certificate, IHSA Basics of Supervisor, Joint Health and Safety Cert 1 & 2, and TSSA License are also required.

Salary
The salary range for this position is $78,000–117,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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