Project Superintendent

Position Summary

As a Project Superintendent, you will provide overall leadership for mass timber, framing, and hybrid construction projects from early planning and constructability review through project completion and handover. You will oversee and coordinate all on-site personnel, including Foremen, safety, carpenters, labourers, and shop personnel, as required. You will champion the implementation of company processes and standards, contributing to continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality, and company culture. You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of trade partners to ensure work is executed to a high standard, aligns with the approved project schedule, and fosters strong, professional relationships with owners, general contractors, and trade partners.

As a Project Superintendent your key accountabilities will involve:

Providing overall site leadership for mass timber construction projects, including supervision of Foremen, self-performed crews, and trade partners.

Developing and executing the construction plan, sequencing mass timber erection, lifting operations, and trade coordination.

Ensuring site activities align with project goals, contractual requirements, and company standards.

Reviewing and coordinating mass timber shop drawings, lifting and rigging plans, and installation procedures.

Ensuring materials are received, stored, protected, and installed in compliance with approved documents and specifications.

Coordinating labour, equipment, deliveries, and trade sequencing to meet milestones and minimize delays.

Developing, maintaining, and actively driving the project schedule, including critical path activities.

Proactively identifying schedule risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Championing a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Overseeing hazard assessments, safe work procedures, lifting plans, and high-risk activities.

Establishing and enforcing quality expectations across all site activities.

Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, inspectors, suppliers, and trade partners.

Managing the deficiency and warranty activities required at current and former sites.

As a Project Superintendent your success is dependent on:

The ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

The ability to build solid long-lasting relationships.

The ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively.

A high attention to detail.

A high degree of professionalism and maturity.

Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks.

Your people management skills and experience in a leadership environment.

As a Project Superintendent your experience and qualifications will include:

8+ years of experience in construction, with demonstrated leadership experience.

Postsecondary construction education is an asset.

A strong understanding of construction techniques, labor scheduling, and cost control methods.

Strong people skills, excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.

Experience in or a drive to learn about Mass Timber.

Capability of successfully running projects independently and without direct management.

What we have to offer:

Competitive salary, plus potential bonus

Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program

Matching RRSP

Paid vacation

Professional development support

We get together often for company-wide social events

As an award-winning mass timber design, procurement, and installation contractor, Seagate Mass Timber’s mission is to consistently deliver an exceptional service experience to their clients across North America.  Our quality workmanship and professional management of all types of mass timber projects sets a new standard in the mass timber industry.  Seagate is leading the way on some of the industry’s highest profiled projects by embracing new systems, designs, and commitment to sustainable construction practices.  We are recognized for our collaborative, consultative approach which is why Seagate Mass Timber continues to gain popularity all across North America.

Our highly collaborative teams work together to ensure every piece of our projects are carefully planned and executed before ever setting foot on site.  We are committed to the growth of our people and to leading the charge implementing new green systems and practices in construction.  Our diverse team of construction professionals strive to always have fun at work, while building some of the most incredible mass timber and componentized buildings in North America.  We are at nature a small company with big aspirations for a greener future together.