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About the Role

Turner Construction is seeking a full-time SPO Superintendent to plan, forecast, lead, direct, and coordinate work of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on SPO projects. The role involves overseeing safety, schedule, quality, and production, and supervising trade labor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, forecast, lead, direct, and coordinate work of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on SPO projects.
• Oversee and confirm implementation of planned work for adherence to contracted scope for safety, schedule sequence, quality of work performed, and production planning and tracking.
• Supervise Trade labor in areas of responsibility.
• Develop, manage, and implement jobsite safety program in collaboration with EH&S team.
• Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) with Forepersons for daily pre-task planning.
• Foster a workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care for each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy.
• Thoroughly understand project scope, complexity, and contract.
• Sequence work to meet project schedule and estimated productivity.
• Communicate with Project Superintendent to incorporate Self-Perform Operations (SPO) activities, durations, and flow into project schedule.
• Develop and implement overall SPO work schedules and integrate into main project schedule.
• Anticipate and identify critical path items and constraints impacting schedules.
• Understand, oversee, and validate construction layout and surveying plans and performance.
• Establish production requirements with Trades Foreperson and measure results weekly.
• Oversee progress to promote coordinated project operations.
• Adjust work practices and crew assignments to boost production.
• Develop resource management plan, communicate, and implement performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and SPO Trade staffing levels.
• Monitor and report installed quantities and percentage of completion for SPO tasks.
• Share findings at scheduled production meetings.
• Manage hiring and termination decisions related to Trade labor.
• Monitor jobsite deliveries for approved materials at the time and quantities as defined in project schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with various labor sources to identify qualified labor.
• Resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, and equipment schedule; escalating as needed.
• Supervise and develop SPO Trade forepersons; provide mentoring and constructive feedback.
• Complete performance appraisals.
• Identify, investigate solutions, communicate approach, discuss and/or resolve field issues with Project leaders, Trades Forepersons, Owners, Owner’s Representatives, Architects, and/or Engineers.
• Encourage and reinforce development behavior of forepersons to enhance trade staff capabilities.
• Identify and communicate high potential trades staff for career progression to SPO Manager.
• Validate monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications with SPO Manager.
• Manage installation of work in compliance with approved contract documents.
• Monitor and confirm accuracy of estimated quantities and manage procurement of materials.
• Assist with bidding work to review productivity and approach for implementing work.
• Perform constructability reviews and analyze drawings to identify specified components that may cause construction constraints.
• Utilize continuous improvement for construction methods such as Last Planner System (LPS) for proactive scheduling.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing as Superintendent managing self-perform work or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing carpentry work.
• In-depth technical knowledge of self-perform work and related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract understanding, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and Trade practices.
• Able to anticipate and communicate issues/risks and information to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawing specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) practices.
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements.
• Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Leadership management skills with ability to forge relationships with stakeholders and indirect reports.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information clearly.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Travel required.

Skills

• Self-Perform Operations (SPO) management
• Construction safety program development
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Workplace environment fostering care
• Project scope understanding
• Work sequencing
• Schedule development and integration
• Production planning and tracking
• Resource management
• Material procurement
• Labor relations
• Problem resolution
• Supervision and mentoring
• Performance appraisal
• Field issue resolution
• Constructability reviews
• Last Planner System (LPS)
• Microsoft Office suite

Location

• Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN

Work Type

• Full-time
• On-site
• Head office

Experience Level

• Experienced
• 3-5 years of related experience
• 5 years of carpentry experience

Education Level

• Bachelors Degree

Salary/Compensations

• CA $120,000 - CA $135,000

Benefits

• Work phone
• Laptop
• Safety gear
• Summer Fridays
• Company events and activities
• Hard and soft skills training programs
• End of Year Premium Pay
• Healthcare and Dental Coverage
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching

About the Company

• Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume.
• We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength.
• Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals.
• Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

• Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.