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, teamwork, and opportunities for growth in renewable energy.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in renewable energy while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction, especially in renewable energy and large-scale projects.
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.
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 – Industrial East employer: bird
Bird is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment for Building Envelope Experts. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers. Located in Canada, our inclusive culture fosters teamwork and creativity, making it a rewarding place to contribute to impactful projects across various sectors.
