Superintendent - Mechanical & Electrical (Western Projects)

Position Overview

Join Ganotec in the vital role of Superintendent, where you will oversee and guide a diverse team consisting of Foremen and craft workers across multiple project sites. You will play a key role in managing the planning, scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance of construction activities, ensuring all work aligns with project drawings and specifications. This leadership position demands a proactive approach, fostering strong collaborative relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. At Ganotec, you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, complex projects that drive industrial advancement while benefiting from a dynamic and supportive environment that values safety, skill, and innovation.

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful. 

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Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate crew activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive project plans and schedules in collaboration with project management teams.
• Monitor daily operations within assigned disciplines, conducting thorough inspections to maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Deliver job site safety training and promote a culture of safety awareness among all personnel to minimize risks and incidents.
• Manage and control project budgets by enforcing cost control measures and proactively addressing potential financial impacts.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards to ensure all work meets or exceeds contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate communication across teams, resolve operational challenges promptly, and adapt to changing project conditions with agility and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of construction industry experience with at least 3 years in a superintendent or equivalent leadership position, preferably within mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Proven capability to supervise multiple technical trades, including steel erection, piping, and mechanical systems, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of complex construction processes.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently with strong decision-making skills and initiative.
• Ability to quickly assimilate Ganotec’s policies, procedures, and software tools essential for project management and reporting.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, capable of anticipatory thinking and effective resolution of on-site issues.
• Outstanding organizational skills paired with strong communication and interpersonal abilities to lead diverse teams and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Extensive experience in leadership roles encompassing safety management, contractual negotiations, planning, and administration, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and compliantly.