Project Site Supervisor - Short Term Contract

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Project Site Supervisor will be based at a designated job site and be responsible for leading medium-large scale institutional and educational decarbonization projects ($10M - $30M retrofits) which includes managing all on-site operations, subcontractors and stakeholder relationships. The role is focused on delivering projects on time, within scope and on budget while upholding high safety and quality standards. The Project Site Supervisor will drive continuous project improvements and align with the client's Health and Safety, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives.

The Project Site Supervisor is the key on-site point person for the client to ensure project management best practices, proper documentation and the following of departmental processes are being met while driving customer satisfaction and internal profitability. The role requires close collaboration with the Project Management Team and Project Engineers to ensure project deliverables are met.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead construction management for renewable, major industrial and higher education projects.
• Oversee and manage on-site operations, including subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance to ensure budget and schedule are met and construction period energy savings targets are achieved.
• Ensure safety, quality, and adherence to project timelines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage scope changes, technical challenges, and project costs in line with budgets.
• Collaborate with internal teams from project design through to completion.
• Ensure on-site compliance with project designs, specifications, and regulations.
• Maintain and strengthen client and project delivery team relationships to meet expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Attend internal and external project meetings and prepare relevant presentation materials and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies on all assigned projects.
• Administer and guide project deliveries according to processes and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of on-site construction project management experience.
• Proficiency in managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects.
• Proficiency in managing solar PV and renewable energy projects.
• Experience in the ICI sector (hospital and institutional experience preferred).
• Have a good understanding of Ontario Health and Safety regulations and experience in implementing H&S policies at a job site.
• Ministry of Labour H&S training (Construction Supervisor, Working at Heights, Standard First aid).
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, especially with on-site technical challenges.
• Ability to effectively manage project scope, costs, and schedules.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of the Ontario Construction Act and CCDC project documentation.
• Current PMI certifications or enrollment in a PMI program is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with construction management software, including billing and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Valid G Driver’s license and ability to be on-site every day at the designated job site.
• The contract will be June to August 2025.

Additional Information:

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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