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Lindsay Construction

Superintendent

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
CA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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Build the Future with us!

We build Relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future. At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 60 years and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in.

We are currently recruiting for a Superintendent for projects throughout Cape Breton. This is a non-unionized position. Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Superintendent provides leadership in organizing, coordinating, and monitoring all worksite functions and activities necessary to meet project objectives. Your role includes bidding, planning, and directing daily operations on site. Along with your project team, you will be given control of your project to deliver it on time while keeping your client engaged and informed throughout.

Position Benefits

Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay:

Competitive salary

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Health Benefits

Group RRSP with 4% matching

Annual health and wellness reimbursement

Frequent social and community-based events

Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments

  • Position Responsibilities
  • Here’s what your day-to-day looks like:

Actively manage the day-to-day onsite operations of your project

Use your planning skills to map out the work ahead, organize the delivery of materials and strategize the work of onsite subcontractors

Stay on top of your project by completing your daily logs. Capture critical items such as work being completed and onsite progress photos

Ensure site safety meets Lindsay Construction policy and legislated requirements

Preserve client satisfaction through regular communication and timely responses to inquiries

Provide leadership to the project team on all aspects of the project

Work cooperatively with other project team members, trades workers and subcontractors

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate has the following:

5 years or more in a field supervisory role of medium-sized commercial construction projects

Proficient in coordinating on-site operations, including interpretation and implementation of drawings and specifications

Ability to work with Lindsay Construction trades employees and subcontractors

Able to communicate in an effective way to all stakeholders

Experience with design-build, tilt-up, and wood framing is an asset

Journeyman’s classification in a skilled trade is an asset

Must have a valid driver’s license

Original posting on Lindsay Construction's site ↗

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