Site Supervisor

JMC HR Consulting is pleased to partner with Acadian Construction in recruiting a Site Superintendent to join its growing Halifax, Nova Scotia team. For more than 65 years, Acadian Construction has delivered high-quality construction projects throughout Atlantic Canada. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional who takes pride in leading safe, organized, and productive job sites. About the Opportunity Based in Halifax with travel throughout the Maritimes, the Site Superintendent will oversee the day-to-day delivery of commercial construction projects. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will coordinate trades, manage site activities, monitor safety and quality, resolve challenges, and keep projects moving forward. Key responsibilities include: Leading daily site activities, subcontractors, and trades. Planning and coordinating work to maintain project schedules and productivity. Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements. Monitoring work for compliance with plans, codes, safety requirements, and quality standards. Identifying and resolving site issues before they affect project timelines. Maintaining accurate daily reports, safety records, and progress updates. Serving as the on-site contact for clients, inspectors, consultants, and other stakeholders. Supporting project closeout, final inspections, and deficiency management. Travelling to project sites throughout Nova Scotia and the Maritime provinces as required. What You Bring You are a confident site leader who communicates clearly, solves problems quickly, and knows how to keep people, schedules, safety, and quality moving in the same direction. The successful candidate will bring: At least five years of Site Superintendent experience, ideally in the Halifax region. Proven experience overseeing commercial construction projects. Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, building codes, and safety requirements. The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and site reporting tools. A Red Seal certification, construction-related diploma, or equivalent practical experience. Valid First Aid, WHMIS, Fall Protection, and other applicable safety certifications. The ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Maritimes. Gold Seal Certification and experience overseeing projects across multiple locations would be considered assets. If you are ready to bring your construction experience to a respected Atlantic Canadian company and lead projects you can be proud of, we would love to hear from you. For more information, contact Chad Murray at chad@teamjmc.ca.

The Site Superintendent oversees daily site activities, coordinates trades, and ensures projects adhere to schedules, safety standards, and quality requirements. They serve as the primary on-site contact for stakeholders and manage project closeout and deficiency processes.

Candidates must have at least five years of experience in commercial construction site supervision and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Required qualifications include safety certifications like WHMIS and Fall Protection, along with a Red Seal certification or construction diploma.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Site Supervision
• Commercial Construction
• Project Coordination
• Subcontractor Management
• Safety Monitoring
• Quality Control
• Reading Construction Drawings
• Project Scheduling
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Site Reporting
• Deficiency Management
• Building Codes
• Construction Sequencing

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available