Construction Senior Superintendent

Chandos; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial construction firm is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead construction projects in Edmonton. Responsibilities include managing all site operations, budgets, and client relations. Candidates must have at least 10 years in commercial construction and relevant certifications. This role offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer paid benefits

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Recognition and annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects on time and on budget.
• Willingness to travel to required worksites.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from groundbreaking to completion.
• Oversee production system, budget, schedule, and profitability.
• Serve as primary client liaison and mentor field staff.

Skills

commercial construction experience

team leadership

LEAN construction principles

Education

Journeyman trade certification

Technical diploma

Gold Seal certification

Job description

Overview

We are Chandos

Inclusion. Collaboration. Ingenuity. Innovation.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Responsibilities

Lead the charge on commercial construction projects, managing all field and site operations from groundbreaking to completion.

Oversee the Chandos Production System, design, budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability while ensuring every site is safe, clean, organized, and high‑performing. You’ll direct crews, mentor Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Foremen, identify training needs, and support apprenticeships.

With a sharp eye on budgets and forecasts, you’ll optimize resources, remove roadblocks, enforce safety protocols, ensure quality testing meets specs, master‑plan and schedule complex builds, and serve as the primary client liaison—driving results that meet and exceed expectations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (or Must-Haves )

• Minimum 10years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent
• Experience with milestone alignment and pre- construction / proposal support
• Journeyman trade certification
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex projects on time and on budget
• Advanced understanding of LEAN construction principles
• Technical diploma and / or Gold Seal certification
• Willingness to travel to required worksites
• CSTS 2020 certification

Preferred Qualifications (or Nice-to-Haves )

• Leadership training and safety certificates
• Infection Control Certification

Additional Information

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 equal . We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well roundedemployer 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