Civil Construction General Foreman

Chandos Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Calgary is seeking a General Foreman to assist in managing field activities, ensuring project delivery, and leading staff. The role demands effective communication and leadership to meet project goals while maintaining compliance with contracts and client needs.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision care

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Recognition and annual salary reviews program

Leadership conferences

Internal employee rewards program

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Civil experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for project activities.
• Manage subcontractor relationships to maintain timelines and scope of work.
• Maximize landfill waste diversion and manage construction sites sustainably.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter certification

Job description

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• 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 equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well-rounded employer-paid benefits 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 pursuing job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Internal employee rewards program
• Employee referral program

Company Description

• 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 equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well-rounded employer-paid benefits 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 pursuing job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
• Internal employee rewards program
• Employee referral program

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, including our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent, nurture it, and provide the tools needed for positive impact.

Job Description

The General Foreman assists the Superintendent in managing all field and site-specific construction activities, including budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and project profitability. Effective communication with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and field staff is essential. The role involves providing direction and leading Chandos staff in the field.

• Assist the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for project activities, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with contracts and client needs
• Assist in identifying and generating requests for information
• Assist in planning, organizing, and managing site manpower and materials, including site setup
• Assist with documentation such as daily logs, safety documents, timesheets, invoices, and site photos
• Monitor productivity to identify opportunities and mitigate losses
• Manage subcontractor relationships to maintain timelines and scope of work
• Maximize landfill waste diversion and manage construction sites sustainably, minimizing environmental impact

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter certification
• At least 2 years supervisory experience
• Willing to work out of town
• Civil experience required

Additional Information

We are Chandos, guided by inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage. We aim to create inclusive places where everyone belongs, fostering learning and positive industry and community impacts. We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned, B Corp-certified national builder committed to our values.

We focus on continuous improvement and innovative, collaborative building methods that enhance efficiency, cost savings, social value, and work experience. Our teams build places for living, working, learning, serving, and playing—building community together. If our values resonate, we should talk!

Applications are accepted only through our portal. Resumes from agencies or consulting firms will be disqualified.