General Superintendent - Heavy Civil (LiUNA 183)

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.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

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

WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM

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

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• 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

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 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 a 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.

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