Site Superintendent - Retail Construction only

Full job description

Company Overview

Our client is a retail and commercial general contractor with a proven track record in construction and renovation. The company serves clients, including some of the biggest companies nationwide.

Salary: $45/hour

Contract work - 40 hours a week - 6+ weeks

Location: Toronto (*including surrounding areas)

Job Summary

The Site Superintendent leads, coordinates, and supervises all on-site construction activities for high-end retail construction and interior renovation projects. From initial site setup through project completion and client handover, the Site Superintendent ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with our client's quality standards, project specifications, and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical construction knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, effective leadership skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and supervise all on-site construction activities, including all employees and subcontractors, from site setup through project completion and client handover.
• Attend site meetings with the Project Manager and coordinate project activities accordingly.
• Ensure all subcontractors comply with their contractual obligations, project specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise trades, site personnel and subcontractors to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project schedules.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications and shop drawings; identify potential conflicts and coordinate appropriate solutions with the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and schedule all required inspections.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily site reports and project documentation using PROCORE.
• Keep the Project Manager informed of work progress, potential delays, site challenges, and any necessary schedule adjustments.
• Receive and verify materials delivered to the job site.
• Monitor workmanship and quality control, ensuring deficiencies are identified, corrected, and resolved to meet our clients' standards and their client’s expectations.
• Maintain professional communication and effective working relationships with clients, architects, designers, landlords, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for occupational health and safety matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable provincial health and safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Work collaboratively with their Health and Safety Officer.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of Site Superintendent experience preferred, particularly in high-end retail construction and interior renovations.
• Proven experience leading high-end retail construction projects from site setup through completion and client handover.
• Strong experience supervising construction sites, coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple trades.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings, identify conflicts, and coordinate solutions.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes, project scheduling, site coordination, and quality control.
• Strong proficiency with construction technology and software, including PROCORE or similar project management platforms, digital drawing tools, scheduling and site reporting applications.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to workmanship, safety and project quality.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet firm project deadlines.
• Professional communication skills when dealing with clients, architects, designers, landlords and project stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various job sites.
• Relevant occupational health and safety training, as required by applicable provincial regulations.