At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate daily operations for wind turbine foundations and earthworks.
- Company: Join Bird, a leader in Canadian construction with over 100 years of impact.
- Benefits: Safety-first culture, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Travel required; dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in renewable energy while shaping Canada's skylines.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction, leadership skills, and knowledge of earthworks and concrete.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Superintendent leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors and labourers. This leadership position is responsible for the day to day management of daily field operations for wind turbine foundations and associated earthworks.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of field staff and subcontractors.
- Lead daily field operations for wind turbine foundations and associated earthworks.
- Coordinate site clearing, grubbing, mass excavation, grading, drainage, access roads, crane pads, laydown areas, and site restoration activities.
- Oversee foundation excavation, subgrade preparation, dewatering, formwork, reinforcing steel, anchor cage installation, concrete placement, curing, and backfilling.
- Manage field crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, concrete deliveries, and site logistics across multiple work fronts.
- Develop short-term work plans and monitor productivity and progress against the project schedule.
- Coordinate large concrete pours and ensure foundation components are installed in accordance with drawings, specifications, survey requirements, and required tolerances.
- Identify and resolve field constraints related to soil conditions, water management, access, sequencing, and constructability.
- Work closely with project management, engineering, survey, quality, safety, environmental, and client teams.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with project quality and environmental requirements.
What We Are Looking For:
- Superintendent experience within renewable energy, heavy civil, structural concrete, industrial, or infrastructure construction.
- Experience leading large-scale earthworks and concrete foundation scopes.
- Wind turbine foundation or renewable energy project experience is considered a strong asset.
- Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, drainage, road construction, crane pads, dewatering, reinforcing steel, anchor cages, concrete placement, curing, and backfilling.
- Experience coordinating multiple crews, subcontractors, heavy equipment, and simultaneous work fronts.
- Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings, specifications, survey information, schedules, and foundation tolerances.
- Strong leadership, planning, communication, and field problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel and work at project sites as required.
What We Believe In:
- We Put Safety First: A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
- We Lead With Honesty: We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work.
- We Are Stronger Together: Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
- We Are Driven To Do Great Work: We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
- We Create Opportunity: Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future.
At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole.
Superintendent, Renewables β Industrial East in Mississauga employer: Bird Construction
Bird Construction is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Senior Project Managers looking to make a significant impact in the construction industry. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth, our Winnipeg location offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive while working on large-scale institutional and commercial projects. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, performance, and excellence in every project.