Architectural Site Superintendent

The Architectural Site Superintendent leads the safe coordinated and productive field execution of assigned architectural trade packages across Ontario Line South station work areas. The role supervises subcontractors and self-perform resources confirms work-front readiness coordinates interfaces with civil structural mechanical electrical and systems teams and drives work to approved drawings specifications quality requirements and project milestones.

This is a hands-on field leadership role. The successful candidate will establish clear daily priorities remove constraints before they affect production maintain reliable site records and lead architectural fit-out from area release through inspection deficiency close-out and turnover.

Key Accountabilities:

Field Leadership Sueprvision & Productivity

• Lead daily field operations for assigned architectural work areas and communicate priorities sequence constraints and changes to forepersons subcontractors and field coordinators.
• Coordinate labour supervision equipment access and materials across architectural packages such as façade roofing partitions wall cladding ceilings flooring doors and hardware millwork metalwork painting signage and architectural specialties as applicable.
• Chair daily pre-start and coordination huddles; confirm crews understand the work plan approved information interfaces and expected production.
• Monitor installation progress and workforce utilization address field conflicts promptly and escalate material risks with recommended actions.
•  Support a respectful inclusive and accountable site culture across a diverse workforce.

Health Safety Environment & Emergency Readiness

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and enforce the project HSE plan permits procedures and site rules.
• Confirm hazard assessments safe work plans toolbox talks inspections and corrective actions are complete and suitable before and during work.
• Stop unsafe work correct hazards report incidents and near misses and participate in investigations and preventive actions.
• Coordinate safe access housekeeping temporary protection lifting and hoisting work at height hot work silica and dust controls confined spaces and other high-risk activities where applicable.
• Work with HSE and logistics teams to ensure emergency arrangements exclusion zones and public or third-party interfaces are maintained.

Planning Schedule Logistics & Trade Interfaces

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term plans and three- to six-week look-ahead schedules aligned with contractual milestones and area handover dates.
• Coordinate architectural works with civil structural waterproofing firestopping MEP vertical transportation communications security signage testing and commissioning interfaces.
• Track quantities and actual progress against plan; identify variance critical constraints and out-of-sequence work; implement recovery or resequencing measures with the project team.
• Coordinate deliveries laydown hoisting material storage environmental conditions and protection of finished work in constrained station areas.

Quality Technical Control Records & Cost Awareness

• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings specifications samples and mock-ups manufacturers requirements method statements inspection and test plans and project quality procedures.
• Coordinate first-work inspections hold points testing field reviews deficiencies non-conformances and turnover records with Quality Design and Engineering teams.
• Verify architectural tolerances substrates openings elevations setting-out and interface conditions before installation; prevent concealment of incomplete or unaccepted work.
• Maintain complete daily reports covering labour equipment installed quantities deliveries weather and environmental conditions delays safety quality access restrictions and changed conditions.
• Preserve records supporting progress measurement as-built information change management subcontract administration and claims avoidance; identify potential cost and schedule impacts early.

Qualifications :

• College diploma or university degree in architecture architectural technology civil engineering construction engineering technology construction management or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive construction experience including at least 3 years supervising field crews and architectural subcontractors.
• Major transit or infrastructure experience in an urban environment is an asset.
• Experience with high-quality public-facing finishes multiple mock-ups performance testing phased handovers occupied or stakeholder-sensitive interfaces and unionized construction is an asset.
• Demonstrated delivery of architectural fit-out or finish scopes on complex transit infrastructure commercial institutional or high-rise projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades in constrained high-activity areas and taking work through inspection deficiency close-out and turnover.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings specifications shop drawings reflected ceiling plans room data finish schedules details tolerances sequencing and subcontract scope boundaries.
• Proven field leadership planning coordination conflict-resolution and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify incomplete design information and constructability or interface risks initiate RFIs and communicate practical field solutions without bypassing approval processes.
• Ability to interpret schedule information measure progress identify constraints and develop practical recovery plans.
• Clear written and verbal communication including concise daily reporting and timely escalation of safety quality schedule and commercial risk.
• Commercial awareness regarding labour material equipment productivity delays rework and changed conditions.
• Knowledge of station fit-out rail or transit interfaces accessibility requirements environmental controls turnover and commissioning processes is an asset.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain before assignment.
• Ontario supervisor health and safety awareness training.
• Working at Heights WHMIS and project-specific training as required for assigned duties.
• Valid driver licence where driving is required for the assignment.
• Gold Seal Superintendent designation trade certification NCSO/CRSP credential or professional engineering status is an asset.
• Training in hoisting and rigging confined space incident investigation rail or transit safety firestopping inspection or quality auditing is an asset.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews salary increases comprehensive health benefits generous RRSP matching industry education support and career development opportunities.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people racialized people neurodivergent people people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. OTG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact  

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While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time