Superintendent – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Canterra Executive Search | Greater Toronto Area, Ontario (On-site)
Location: Greater Toronto Area | Peel & Halton Regions
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Projects: Pumping Stations, Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Compensation: $200,000+ Total Earning Potential | Competitive Base Salary + Bonus, Company Vehicle/Allowance, RRSP & Benefits
About the Opportunity
Canterra Executive Search is partnering with an established civil infrastructure contractor to identify an experienced Superintendent – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure for significant municipal infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished construction professional with direct experience delivering pumping stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, or similarly complex municipal infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will join a respected Ontario contractor with a strong infrastructure project pipeline, taking a key field leadership role in the successful execution of technically challenging projects.
The Role
Reporting to senior project leadership, the Superintendent will oversee the day-to-day field operations and construction activities associated with major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes while managing subcontractors, site personnel, construction sequencing, safety, quality, and project schedules.
This is a hands-on field leadership opportunity requiring strong technical construction knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day construction activities on municipal pumping station and water/wastewater treatment projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily site operations, ensuring projects progress safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
- Supervise subcontractors, trades, and site personnel while maintaining high standards of productivity and workmanship.
- Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction activities across multiple disciplines.
- Develop and manage short-term construction schedules, sequencing, and critical project milestones.
- Work closely with Project Managers, consultants, engineers, and municipal owners to support successful project execution.
- Oversee site logistics, construction methodologies, and constructability requirements.
- Identify and resolve field challenges, scheduling conflicts, and technical coordination issues.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable health and safety regulations.
- Support equipment installation, testing, commissioning, project turnover, and closeout activities.
- Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders and provide regular updates on construction progress.
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of progressive construction experience, including demonstrated field leadership on complex civil infrastructure projects.
- Direct experience constructing municipal pumping stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, or comparable infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary construction involving civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
- Experience coordinating process piping, mechanical equipment, concrete structures, and complex building systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, trades, site personnel, and construction schedules.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, site logistics, commissioning requirements, and project closeout.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to identify field challenges and implement practical solutions while maintaining project schedules.
- Strong commitment to construction safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Experience working with municipal owners, engineering consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Relevant project experience may include:
- Municipal pumping and lift stations
- Water and wastewater treatment plants
- Sewage treatment facilities
- Major plant upgrades and expansions
- Process piping and mechanical equipment installations
- Concrete tanks, reservoirs, and process structures
- Underground utilities and municipal servicing
- Complex civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Significant Municipal Infrastructure Projects – Take a key leadership role delivering complex pumping stations and water/wastewater treatment facilities throughout the GTA.
Established Ontario Civil Contractor – Join a respected infrastructure contractor with a strong market presence and an established pipeline of municipal projects.
Senior Field Leadership Opportunity – Take ownership of site operations, construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and successful project execution.
Technically Challenging Projects – Apply your experience across multidisciplinary infrastructure projects involving complex civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction.
Competitive Total Compensation – Attractive compensation package with total earning potential exceeding $200,000, including base salary, performance bonus, company vehicle or allowance, RRSP program, vacation, and comprehensive benefits.
Long-Term Career Opportunity – Continue building your career with an established contractor delivering essential municipal infrastructure across Ontario.
Confidential Inquiry
We understand that many accomplished civil infrastructure Superintendents are not actively exploring the market.
If you have experience delivering pumping stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, or similarly complex municipal infrastructure projects, we welcome a confidential conversation.
To learn more about the opportunity, compensation package, or upcoming projects, please forward your resume and relevant project list to:
scott.anderson@canterragroup.net
All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.
