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Superintendent – Civil Engineering

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Superintendent – Civil Engineering

NexWav
Longueuil (Remote)

Job Description

Construction | Infrastructure, projects and operations | On-site | Permanent - Full-time
Lead large civil construction sites with a strong field team

Key Information
Job Title: Superintendent – Civil Engineering
Location: South Shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Job Type: Permanent - Full-time
Work Mode: On-site
Salary: $150,000

Join a thriving private construction organization, recognized for its human approach and rigorous execution on the ground. You will take charge of various projects (public and private) and ensure operational performance, quality, and health and safety, while mentoring teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities — deliver safe, compliant, and profitable projects
- Plan work sequences and coordinate the daily execution of civil construction sites (sewers, aqueducts, paving).
- Supervise site teams (3 to several employees depending on the project) and mobilize subcontractors around production priorities.
- Ensure compliance of work with plans and specifications, document checkpoints, and manage necessary adjustments on-site.
- Apply and enforce health and safety requirements, intervene quickly on discrepancies, and contribute to prevention results.
- Track costs, quantities, and schedules using tracking tools (Excel, TPL) and report risks and discrepancies.
- Coordinate closely with project managers and communicate progress, issues, and needs to the construction director.

Profile sought — essentials for success from the first weeks
- Proven experience of at least 5 years in managing civil engineering sites (urban infrastructure).
- Technical training or a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent experience in supervising civil sites.
- Mastery of reading plans and field execution related to sewer and aqueduct networks.
- Demonstrated ease in communication with clients and subcontractors, with a solution-oriented approach.
- Proximity leadership and participative mentoring, capable of mobilizing teams in a high-activity context.
- Rigor, sense of priorities, and field judgment to maintain quality and performance despite the diversity of projects.

Conditions — what is offered to support your performance
- Salary: $150,000.
- Annual bonus: 5 to 10% (individual performance, health and safety, company).
- Comprehensive group insurance: medications, dental, paramedical.
- Flex account: $500 to $1,000.
- Vehicle provided.
- Vacation: 4 weeks annually, including 2 paid weeks at Christmas.
- Schedule: 40 hours/week, site hours (approximately 7 AM to 4 PM), with flexibility depending on projects and occasional remote work for administrative meetings.

Assets — appreciated elements to accelerate your takeover
- Practical knowledge of MS Project.
- Strong interest in progressing to general superintendent or site management positions.

If you enjoy leading the field, maintaining control over quality and health and safety, and driving a team towards tangible results, this role offers a solid framework and real challenges. Interested individuals can submit their application directly via this offer or send it by email to:
All applications will be treated confidentially. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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