General Superintendent - Heavy Civil; LiUNA

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.

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

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

• 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

• 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 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.