Construction Superintendent

Wright Construction Western Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & matching

EFAP

Career development

Other perks

Job summary

Wright Construction Western Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Full Time Superintendent to oversee site operations, enforce safety and quality, and communicate milestones with clients.

You will manage subcontractors, coordinate schedule, and lead construction teams on diverse commercial and institutional projects. Ideal candidates have extensive site supervision experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to read construction documents.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years experience in construction and 5+ years in supervision.
• Journey person ticket preferred and valid driver’s license required.
• Strong project management and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of construction projects.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed.
• Communicate project progress with clients and project managers.
• Manage subcontractors and construction site organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Reading construction docs

Regulatory standards

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Ethics & integrity

Education

Journeyman ticket preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building people and communities together since 1905, Wright Construction is proud to be awarded Butler “Builder of the Year” and “Top Volume Builder” in Canada multiple times over the last 10 years. Join us as we work to be the preferred builder, employer, and trusted partner in our communities.

Who we are:

Wright Construction performs General Contracting, Design Build, Public-Private-Partnerships (P3s) and Construction Management services. We excel in a variety of commercial, institutional, mixed use and industrial environments. Each year we complete hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space for various developers and retail chains. Wright Construction is a strong competitor in the institutional sector providing services to schools and health boards across Saskatchewan and Alberta.

What we offer:

Come and be part of a leading construction company while investing in your career. We proudly offer:

• An industry leading Employer paid Pension Program with a Pension matching Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Commitment to learning - through professional and career development opportunities
• Other Employee Perks

We have an exciting opportunity available – We are seeking a Full Time Superintendent to join our team in Calgary, AB.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing the entire operation of the construction site. They should be able to determine and address any risk areas in order to maintain the safety of workers. This candidate should be experienced in communicating project milestones with clients and other parties, and be able to establish a timeline for completion.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily operation of construction projects
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed
• Communicate project progress with clients and project managers
• Manage subcontractors and construction site organization
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to manage multiple high-level responsibilities and tasks.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction is required
• Minimum 5 years of Construction Supervision experience is required with the ability to supervise a crew of 10 or more
• Strong project management and communications skills
• Ability to read construction documents
• Familiarity with regulatory construction standards
• Journey person ticket is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• CSTS, Contractor Training, LSE, OHS, First Aid, and Fall protection and all required. If you do not hold one of these, we may consider putting you through the course.
• Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong code of ethics and integrity.
• Shows tact, diplomacy, and discretion in handling information of confidential and/or sensitive nature.
• Must be able to work well within a team setting and contribute to team success.
• Be able to efficiently carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Takes accountability for their roles and responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Must have excellent time management skills.

Are you a good match, and wish to join our team?

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Wright Construction however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.