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SPO Superintendent


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Division:Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s):Toronto ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Minimum Years Experience:3-5
Travel Involved:80-90%
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Experienced
Education:Bachelors Degree
Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction founded in 1902 is North Americas largest general builder shaping skylines globally with over 13500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare education and commercial spaces combining local agility with global strength. Weve completed projects like the New York Yankees Stadium the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration the Boeing Company North Charleston Campus and more!Since 1951 Turner has been a key player in Canadas 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 isnt just about buildings were about building futures empowering employees and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU

At Turner we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:

  • Access to practical tools and resources including a work phone laptop and safety gear.
  • Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
  • Invitations to participate in company events and activities.
  • Hard and soft skills training programs.
  • Thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay Healthcare and Dental Coverage Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching and much more.

Annual base salary range may be CA $120000 - CA $135000 depending on experience and fit.

The SPO Superintendent opportunity

Turner Constructions Toronto office is seeking a full-time SPO Superintendent. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office Monday to Friday for 40 hours per week and will report to the local SPO Manager.

Position Description:
Plan forecast lead direct andcoordinate work of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff subcontractors andsuppliers on SPO projects. Oversee and confirm implementation of planned workfor adherence to contracted scope for safety schedule sequence quality ofwork performed and production planning and tracking. Supervise Trade labor inareas of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop manage and implement jobsite safety program in collaboration with EH&S team to support SPO team members and Trades to comply with standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) with Forepersons to enable quality daily pre-task planning.
  • Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care for each other using Turners 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 to facilitate monitor and maintain team productivity. Anticipate and identify critical path items and constraints impacting schedules to enable consistent and productive work progress.
  • 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 and adjust work practices and crew assignments to boost production where possible.
  • 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 and share findings at scheduled
    production meetings.
  • Manage hiring and termination decisions related to Trade labor maintaining communication of decisions with
  • 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 to fulfill project staffing needs.
  • 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 for development and complete performanceappraisals.
  • Identify investigate solutions communicate approach discuss and/or resolve field issues with Project leaders Trades Forepersons Owners Owners Representatives Architects and/or Engineers as appropriate.
  • Encourage and reinforce development behavior of forepersons to enhance trade staff capabilities for career progression.
  • 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 to be resolved.
  • Utilize continuous improvement for construction methods such as Last Planner System (LPS) for proactive scheduling.
  • Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 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

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands talk and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs passenger use of construction personnel hoists ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites office locations and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies procedures and applicable laws.

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.


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