Posted 46 months ago
Superintendent - Heavy Civil Infrastructure
@ M. Sullivan & Son Limited
Arnprior, Ontario
Overview
M. Sullivan & Son Limited is hiring a full-time Superintendent for heavy civil infrastructure projects such as roads, earth moving, shoring, sewer, water and underground utilities. The role runs day-to-day site activities, supervises staff and manages safety, quality, cost and schedule, with project sites ranging from Ottawa to Chalk River and a company vehicle provided. Candidates need 3+ years of direct supervisory experience and must be able to obtain a Secret government clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and supervise daily construction site activities and staff
- Manage health, safety and environmental programs on site
- Ensure quality standards and required inspections
- Manage project cost and schedule
- Maintain relationships with owners, consultants and subcontractors
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years direct supervisory experience in construction
- 5+ years in the construction industry
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Site layout and large project experience an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2023-01-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Security clearance | Secret |
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M. Sullivan & Son Limited
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Construction Excellence since 1914
Full company description
M. Sullivan & Son Limited (Sullivan) is dedicated to construction excellence since 1914 ensuring a quality product built safely, on time and on budget. We are certified as an ISO 9001:2015 company. Our management system allows us to meet all our customer, statutory and regulatory requirements. As a team, we consistently meet or exceed expectations for quality and safety and with an ongoing recognition as one of Canada’s distinguished 50 Best Managed Companies at a Platinum level. We are actively committed to sustainable building design and green construction practices. Workplace health and safety is critically important, whereas we hold the highest certification of COR™ with Infrastructure Health and Safety Association. We’ve earned our reputation for high quality partly by creating some of the safest working conditions in the industry. Our extensive and diverse portfolio as General Contractors with the experienced personnel and expertise to help realize a client’s vision. Our team is well experienced in various contracting methods including stipulated sum, design-build, construction management, integrated project delivery, and public-private partnerships. We strongly believe in strong relationships of Owner’s, Consultants, Subcontractors, Suppliers and General Contractors all working together for a highly successful project. We have been constructing buildings in Canada for more than ten decades with a proven track record in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) marketplaces. Our building portfolio includes projects up to $72 million in value. Our teams consist of professionals including project managers, superintendents, and coordinators, supported by a safety group. As well as over 120 skilled tradesmen in various trades, our people are our greatest resource. “Construction excellence since 1914”
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,622
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 118
- Reported office locations
- 236 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior, Ontario K7S, CA
- Booth Road, 1-191, North Bay, Ontario P1A 4K3, CA
- 445 Montreal St, Kingston, Ontario K7K, CA
- 303 Moodie Drive, GR04, Ottawa, ON K2H 9R4, CA
- Business categories
- Smart Building
- Construction
- Consulting
- Commercial
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- M. Sullivan & Son Limited
- M. Sullivan & Son Limited (Sullivan)
- Specialties
- General Construction
- Construction Managers
- Design Builders
- Project Managers
- Industrial Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Institutional Construction
- and Integrated Design Process (IDP
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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M. Sullivan & Son Limited (Sullivan) is dedicated to construction excellence since 1914 ensuring a quality product built safely, on time and on budget. We are certified as an ISO 9001:2015 company. Our management system allows us to meet all our customer, statutory and regulatory requirements. As a team, we consistently meet or exceed expectations for quality and safety and with an ongoing recognition as one of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Arnprior, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1914 |
| Specialties | General ConstructionConstruction ManagersDesign BuildersProject ManagersIndustrial ConstructionCommercial ConstructionInstitutional Constructionand Integrated Design Process (IDP |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, M. Sullivan & Son Limited (“Sullivan”) provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a family owned and professionally operated General Contractor (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to our communities, and over 110 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Sullivan may be right for you. We believe in and support opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
Work Location: Project sites vary from Ottawa to Chalk River depending on project requirements. Company vehicle will be provided.
Your New Role
Reporting to the Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business Unit Leader, the Superintendent is responsible for all aspects of on-site activities related to project execution including but not limited to the coordination of trades and sub-contractors, site safety program, direct supervision of staff, quality management, project cost and schedule.
Projects related to road building, earth moving, shoring, sewer & water, or underground utility installation.
Your Duties
While the Superintendent is responsible for a multitude of duties, the main functions include:
- Plan day-to-day construction site activities and supervise assigned staff by providing training, guidance, work assignments and direction
- Be accountable for the health, safety, and environmental of all on-site staff, including providing site orientation as required
- Provide performance management of assigned staff, as required, up to termination of employment
- Ensure quality standards are specified, communicated and achieved and that required quality, engineering or other inspections are arranged for as required
- Work closely with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer to develop and manage the project site safety program in accordance with all of Sullivan’s policies and procedures and applicable legislation
- Comply with all relevant regulatory and corporate policies and procedures as well as ensure that staff have proper licenses and qualifications for the work assigned
- Understand and abide by all Ministry of Labour (MOL) regulations, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Ensure systems are in place to manage project site safety and environmental concerns (ex. Safety plan, JSA process, pre-job meetings, etc.)
- Participate in the development of and manage the project site-specific environmental program to ensure compliance with Sullivan’s policies and procedures
- Provide valuable input to look-ahead meetings with owners
- Maintain positive working relationships and communication with owners, consultants, sub-contractors, and project team
Your Skills
- Commitment to high standards of procedural safety and regulatory compliance
- Health, Safety, and Environmental awareness as it related to construction site activities
- Commitment to delivering results on time
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- General knowledge of all site-related construction activities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with others both internal and external stakeholders and partners
- Ability to trust and work collaboratively within a team
- Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of project management, estimating and cost control skills
What You'll Need to Succeed
- 3+ years direct supervisory experience in the construction industry
- 5+ years in the construction industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Construction in site layout experience and larger construction projects is an asset
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Government clearance
Sullivan celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position you are interested in.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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