The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Construction, the Construction Supervisor provides technical, contractual and supervisory leadership for the delivery of municipal capital construction projects. The position supervises Surveyor/Inspectors and Project Coordinators, coordinates construction administration and inspection resources, and independently resolves technical, contractual, quality and field issues within delegated authority.

The position works closely with contractors, consultants, Utilities Kingston, City departments, external agencies, property owners and the public to support successful project delivery. The role also identifies opportunities to improve construction administration practices and researches new construction technologies, methods and techniques.

To qualify, you'll need...

3 Year Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma or 4 year Bachelors of Applied Science – Civil Engineering

Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal infrastructure construction, contract administration, inspection and/or related engineering activities

Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience, including responsibility for assigning work, providing technical direction and managing staff performance

Experience supervising staff in a unionized municipal environment preferred

Experience administering complex municipal construction contracts involving multiple stakeholders, contractors and consultants preferred

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or other applicable professional designation related to civil engineering

Advanced knowledge of municipal infrastructure construction and contract administration practices

Knowledge of City of Kingston construction standards, specifications and contract administration practices preferred

Experience with municipal road,



underground infrastructure and utility construction preferred

Knowledge of TAC and MTO standards and guidelines preferred

Strong knowledge and experience interpreting construction contracts, drawings, specifications, OPSS, City standards and other applicable technical requirements

Knowledge of the Construction Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other legislation and regulations applicable to municipal construction

Robust understanding of construction quality assurance, materials testing, deficiencies and corrective action

Ability to assess and resolve technical, contractual, constructability and field issues, including consideration of cost, schedule, quality and contractor entitlement

Experience negotiating changes in work and resolving contractor performance issues, claims and disputes

Working knowledge of survey methods, construction layout, equipment and field practices

Strong organizational and resource-planning skills with the ability to coordinate staff and consultant resources across multiple concurrent construction projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide technical direction, negotiate solutions and communicate with contractors, consultants, staff, utilities and the public

Ability to attend active construction sites during regular and, when required, evening or overnight work periods

Ability to work in active construction environments with exposure to traffic, heavy equipment, noise, weather and uneven terrain

Must possess a valid Class G driver’s license and have access to transportation to attend construction sites and other work locations within the City

Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

📌 Supervisor, Construction (Kingston)
🏢 City of Kingston
📍 Kingston