Carpenter / Construction Supervisor

Benjamin Matthew Contracting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & paid time off

Extended health care

Dental care

Paid mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Benjamin Matthew Contracting in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Carpenter/Supervisor with 5+ years of residential renovation and light commercial experience to lead projects from demolition to finishing.

The role blends hands-on labor (about 70%) with daily project supervision (about 30%) across 3–4 projects valued between $50k and $400k, with opportunities for growth, a culture of professionalism, and a path to broader construction lifecycle responsibilities.

Qualifications

• We’d love you to come with some sort of construction-oriented diploma or trade certification, but we’re open to people from other backgrounds with relevant experience and the right attitude to fit our culture.
• Confident working safely and effectively with both your brain (scheduling, project reporting, and measuring) as well as your hands (Framing, demolition, finishing).
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and punctuality with a willingness to learn new skills and new ideas.
• Able to multi-task; stay organized and prioritize.
• Able to work independently, as well as to contribute to a team environment.
• The ability to work on projects and tasks of various difficulty and duration.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English with writing and speaking.
• Comfortable with computers including the full MS Office suite of products.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude; able to work effectively in all situations.
• A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license with a relatively clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Initial project commencement with the Project Manager through demolition, construction and finishing to finalization.
• Handle residential and light commercial construction/renovation tasks across 3–4 projects.
• Serve as the face of the company to clients, vendors, staff and sub-contractors.
• Balance construction labour (70%) with daily project supervision (30%).
• Develop professional rapport to grow the company’s brand in the Edmonton market.

Skills

Carpentry

Scheduling

Project reporting

Measuring

Communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Carpentry Journeyman Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Benjamin Matthew Contracting is a multiple award winning leader in residential and light commercial contractor in the Edmonton market focusing on customized construction solutions for renovations and new construction. We are constantly seeking perfection and beauty in our projects to exceed the vision of our clients.

We are looking forward to adding strategically to our team with a Carpenter / Supervisor that should be able to grow as we grow. This role will allow us to be more flexible and responsive to our clients’s needs, while also managing stronger cost controls on projects.

Feel like you’re the right person for the job?

Do you have more than 5 years experience in the world of residential renovation construction?

Do you have trade certification in carpentry?

Are you a positive communicator that actively listens to directions to ensure you understand?

Are you capable of adapting to constantly changing projects and responsibilities?

Are you interested in growing with a company to learn all aspects of a construction life-cycle?

Do people see you as a creative problem solver with initiative?

As a critical new component of our team and what makes our business successful you will be responsible for initial project commencement with the Project Manager, through demolition, construction and finishing, to project finalization. Your role will encompass a wide array of tasks and responsibilities dealing with residential and light commercial construction and renovation projects that are never the same twice. You will act as the face of our company and, as such, should represent the business professionally and respectably always with all stakeholders. Your role is mostly construction labour oriented (70%) and daily project supervision (30%), for multiple (3-4) renovation/construction projects (between $50-400K in value) at a time.

Your role will enable us to complete more projects at a more consistent quality level as well as minimize delays in the construction process. You can develop professional rapport with all stakeholders (clients, vendors, staff and sub-contractors) in a manner that helps build our professional brand in the competitive Edmonton construction market.

YOU

We’d love you to come with some sort of construction-oriented diploma or trade certification, but we’re open to people from other backgrounds with relevant experience and the right attitude to fit our culture.

Confident working safely and effectively with both your brain (scheduling, project reporting, and measuring) as well as your hands (Framing, demolition, finishing).

Enthusiasm, professionalism and punctuality with a willingness to learn new skills and new ideas.

Able to multi-task; stay organized and prioritize.

Able to work independently, as well as to contribute to a team environment.

The ability to work on projects and tasks of various difficulty and duration.

Communicate clearly and professionally in English with writing and speaking.

Comfortable with computers including the full MS Office suite of products.

Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude; able to work effectively in all situations.

A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license with a relatively clear driving record.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU::

We offer a competitive compensation plan consisting of a base salary, variable (Bonus) pay, paid mileage. We are willing to support individuals that wish to further their education as well with a somewhat flexible schedule. We also offer a place where you can challenge yourself and grow as we grow and opportunities present themselves. You are interested in stepping into this role to have future growth, a great culture, and the best leadership you could ask for in a business owner.

Vacation & paid time off

Extended health care

Dental care

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred) or equivalent

Experience:

Carpentry: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Carpentry Journeyman Certification (preferred)