Superintendent in Edmonton

We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world. Our vision is to emerge as Canada's premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

As a Superintendent, you are the nucleus of project success - responsible for orchestrating all field and site-specific construction activities with precision, accountability, and leadership. You ensure projects are safe, clean, organized, and delivered with high morale and strong engagement in safety management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Steward safety and the well-being of all personnel, conduct inspections, and immediately address risks.
• Lead and manage all site activities, including the Chandos' Production System, project design, budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and oversight to other Assistant Superintendents and field staff, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Plan and schedule work, hold milestones, and allocate manpower and materials to meet project goals.
• Remove roadblocks, manage risk, and oversee project setup, execution, and close-out.
• Ensure conformity with drawings, specifications, and quality standards, while driving workmanship excellence.
• Monitor project budgets and forecasts at the phase-code and cost-type level to identify gains and mitigate losses.
• Oversee third-party monitoring/testing in accordance with contract specifications.
• Act as the owner interface champion, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring clear communication with project managers and stakeholders.
• Identify training needs, support apprenticeship programs, and build healthy, high-performing teams.
• Uphold organization, work methods, scheduling discipline, cost control, and lean construction principles.
• Hold people accountable, drive results, and embed safety into every aspect of site operations.
• Ensure everyone understands the plan and their commitment to achieving it.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of demonstrable experience as a construction Superintendent for a general contractor on institutional and commercial projects.
• Healthcare/hospital experience highly preferred.
• Must have experience overseeing other Assistant Superintendents.
• Journeyman trade certification or equivalent field experience.
• Majority of your projects have been in the $10-50M range.
• Have been responsible for creating/managing schedules, operating all scheduling systems & planning and managing complex logistics for the full duration of projects.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact. We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equally. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!

Additional Information:

• Competitive wages.
• Well-rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program.
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security.
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education.
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program.
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate.
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities.

This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we'll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level. The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.