Posted 5 months ago
Superintendent (Kingston)
@ R W Tomlinson
Kingston, Ontario
Overview
R W Tomlinson is hiring a Superintendent in Kingston, ON to supervise field crews and foremen on civil infrastructure projects, coordinating with project managers, subcontractors and government agencies. The role manages 6-10 foremen and crews and requires 10+ years of industry experience and 5+ years of people management. Salary is $100,000 to $140,000 annually, with regular travel and occasional weekend or evening work.
Pay:
$100,000–$140,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Oversee field crews and daily site operations
- Manage 6-10 foremen and crews
- Monitor subcontractors and suppliers
- Attend site, look-ahead and cost control meetings
- Liaise with project managers, contract administrators and agencies
Requirements summary:
- Construction engineering technician or civil engineering technologist education or similar
- 10+ years of industry experience
- 5+ years of people management experience
- Sewer and water and/or grading experience
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training |
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R W Tomlinson
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Founded on strength. Guided by vision.
Full company description
Starting with a single-axle dump truck in 1952, R.W. Tomlinson Limited has transformed to become a multidisciplinary company with numerous divisions including construction, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, environmental services and more. Providing a comprehensive range of products and services is how we deliver value for our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our approach to our work, as well as the durability of our end product. Our size gives us the experience, expertise and financial strength to undertake any project. Being privately owned and operated gives us the flexibility to respond quickly to our clients’ changing needs while maintaining long-term business relationships. When you work with our team, you can be assured that you are getting the best people for the job. Our knowledgeable, professional & committed employees have an unwavering work ethic, unparalleled customer service and uncompromising approach to safety and the environment. With more than 50 years of experience, we have gained a reputation for dependability, quality and great service. By focusing on creativity and innovation, Tomlinson finds solutions where others see barriers. Some of our capabilities include: • Complete management and construction of large civil, municipal & commercial infrastructure projects • Complete site development from excavation to asphalt with LEED certified material management • Solutions for infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, storm, sanitary water servicing, sewer and watermain installation, road and bridge construction, environmental servicing, waste management, remediation and demolition, etc. For more information and a full list of capabilities and products offered, please visit our website: http://www.tomlinsongroup.com/
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,549
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 550
- Reported office locations
- 100 Citigate Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2J 6K7, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Service Industry
- Environmental Consulting
- Other recorded names
- R W Tomlinson
- Tomlinson Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Aggregates
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Demolition
- Environmental Services
- Ready-Mix Concrete
- Sewer & Watermain
- Northern Mining
- Aviation Services
- and Data Shredding & Records Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Starting with a single-axle dump truck in 1952, R.W. Tomlinson Limited has transformed to become a multidisciplinary company with numerous divisions including construction, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, environmental services and more. Providing a comprehensive range of products and services is how we deliver value for our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our approach to our work, as well as the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1952 |
| Specialties | AggregatesAsphaltConstructionDemolitionEnvironmental ServicesReady-Mix ConcreteSewer & WatermainNorthern MiningAviation Servicesand Data Shredding & Records Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 44 |
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Superintendent (Kingston)
The Superintendent, Tomlinson Infrastructure, provides expertise, applies the latest technologies, and supervises qualified personnel. This position reports to the Operations Manager. This enables the Division to meet and address specifications and requirements from applicable agencies. The incumbent works directly with the Project Managers to ensure success of our projects.
Job Location: Kingston, ON
Vacancy Type: New
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a solid liaison with our project managers to support and ensure success of our projects.
- Ensure safe work sites.
- Overall responsibility to ensure the crews meet the expected production levels without jeopardizing the quality.
- Monitor day to day operations of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Provides oversight to the field resources.
- Oversees the moving of equipment and crews daily to ensure the correct equipment and crew are onsite when required.
- Meet with field teams regularly to maintain open communications and ensure projects are proceeding correctly.
- Liaison with contract administrators and government agency personnel as required.
- Attends site meetings.
- Attend look-ahead meetings.
- Develops relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Attend cost control meetings.
- Fact gathering to help win tenders.
- Act as a liaison for QCA and QCT to track quality control and ensure quality plans are issued.
- Employee Management
- Writes and delivers evaluations and development plans with foremen
- Work with foremen to ensure quality crew are in place
- Manage 6-10 foremen and crews
- Work with others on a continuous basis to ensure information transfers both ways
- Attend weekly scheduling meetings to ensure proper use of labour, materials, and equipment.
- Ensure presence during critical events on the job
- Ensure quality control measures are undertaken during the course of the project
- Demonstrate behaviors that foster Tomlinson’s leadership competencies:
- Effectively communicates
- Maintains strategic perspective
- Motivates and empowers
- Organizationally agile
- Decisive
REQUIREMENTS:
- Construction Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technologist or similar education
- 10+ years of industry experience
- 5+ years of demonstrated effective people management experience
- Sewer & Water and/or Grading experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working conditions are normal for a construction industry environment.
- Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
- Work requires regular travel.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
- Competitive wages
- Bonus programs
- Employer paid health and dental benefits
- Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits program
- Family-oriented team environment
- Employee discounts and other rewards programs
The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.
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