Commercial Construction Superintendent

Hire Engine; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Extended health and dental

Work on large Edmonton projects

Job summary

Hire Engine Inc. is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead a major Edmonton project on site. You will head the site team, coordinate trades, ensure safety, protect the schedule, and deliver on the promised scope.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial/institutional construction, with 4+ years as a superintendent, plus strong schedule planning and COR credentials. Competitive base salary and bonus potential offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial or institutional construction, including 4+ years leading as a superintendent.
• Track record finishing large projects safely and on schedule.
• Strong schedule-reading and look-ahead planning skills.
• Current Alberta safety credentials and COR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety on site.
• Deliver the schedule by planning 3–6 weeks ahead and sequencing trades.
• Control cost in the field by verifying quantities and documenting changes.
• Build to quality by inspecting work and overseeing turnover.
• Manage trades by holding subtrades and suppliers to commitments.
• Develop people by coaching foremen and assistant superintendents.
• Communicate clearly with daily reports and updates to PM/Director/owner.

Skills

Leadership

Schedule planning

Safety compliance

Budget management

Communication

Coaching

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Our Construction client is an Edmonton general contractor and construction management firm that is dedicated to customer service and customer satisfaction. We act as part of our clients' team to keep projects on schedule and on budget, and we take safety seriously as members of the Alberta Construction Safety Association and the Edmonton Construction Association.

We are looking for a Senior Superintendent to run one of our largest projects on site. You will lead the site team and the trades, keep everyone safe, protect the schedule and make sure what we build is what we promised. If you are a builder who likes leading people as much as you like a good schedule, this is the next step.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead safety on site.
• Deliver the schedule. Plan three-to-six weeks ahead, sequence the trades and recover lost time before it hurts the milestones.
• Control cost in the field. Verify quantities, document changes quickly and help keep the project on budget.
• Build to quality. Check the work before it is covered, manage inspections and lead the project through turnover.
• Manage trades. Hold subtrades and suppliers to their commitments and resolve conflicts fairly and fast.
• Develop people. Coach foremen and assistant superintendents who will become your replacements.
• Communicate clearly. Keep accurate daily reports and give the Project Manager, Project Director and owner straight updates.

WHAT YOU BRING

• [10+] years in commercial or institutional construction, including [4+] years leading as a superintendent.
• A record of finishing large projects safely and on schedule.
• Strong schedule-reading and look-ahead planning skills.
• Current Alberta safety credentials and working knowledge of COR requirements.
• The ability to lead, coach and hold people accountable with respect.
• A valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.

GREAT TO HAVE

• Trade ticket, diploma or degree in construction management.
• Construction management or design-build experience.
• Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project or and MS Office

WHAT YOU GET

• Base salary of $120,000 - $145,000 depending on experience, plus a performance bonus.
• Extended health and dental benefits, and other business tools
• Work on larger projects in Edmonton's active institutional, commercial and industrial market.
• An experienced leadership team that values safety, customer service and your development.