Superintendent

Job summary

The Superintendent oversees construction projects, crews, and foremen to ensure quality execution and compliance with design and budget targets. They are responsible for managing site startups, coordinating subcontractors, and enforcing safety regulations across multiple sites.

Job details

Superintendent – Sewer & Water Taggart Construction Limited | Ottawa, ON | $115,000–$125,000 Taggart Construction Limited is looking for an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on sewer, watermain, road reconstruction, and underground infrastructure projects across the Ottawa region. For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction has helped build the essential infrastructure that supports communities across Eastern Ontario. As part of the Taggart Group, we offer the stability of a long-standing, family-owned business with the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that shape the region. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate crews, Foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspections, and work closely with Project Managers to keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. What you’ll do: Lead field operations for municipal sewer, watermain, stormwater, sanitary, road reconstruction, and underground servicing projects. Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, utility locates, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities. Review drawings, specifications, and servicing plans to identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedule, cost, quality, or safety. Mentor Foremen and field staff while building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, municipalities, inspectors, and project teams. What you bring: At least 5 years of Superintendent experience in heavy civil construction. Proven experience with municipal sewer, watermain, underground servicing, and road reconstruction projects. Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, surveying, safety requirements, and field coordination. Effective leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or relevant technical training, along with a valid driver’s license. If you are a hands-on field leader who takes pride in delivering complex infrastructure projects safely and successfully, we would like to hear from you. Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment and selection process. #taggartcareers

What you’ll do

The Superintendent oversees construction projects, crews, and foremen to ensure quality execution and compliance with design and budget targets. They are responsible for managing site startups, coordinating subcontractors, and enforcing safety regulations across multiple sites.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction and post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or a related technical field. A valid driver's license and strong proficiency in reading blueprints and managing construction plans are required.

Listed skills

• Budget · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Scheduling
• Budget Development
• Project Execution
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Blueprint Reading
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Team Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Quality Control
• Risk Mitigation
• Contract Management
• Surveying

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Security & Safety