Construction Superintendent

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

Job summary

A progressive construction firm in Edmonton is looking for an experienced Superintendent to lead commercial construction projects. The role involves managing field operations, budget oversight, and team mentoring to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Required qualifications include a minimum of 5 years in construction and a Journeyman certification. Join a company dedicated to community building and innovative construction methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex projects on time and on budget.
• Willingness to travel to required worksites.

Responsibilities

• Manage all field and site operations from groundbreaking to completion.
• Direct crews, mentor Superintendents and Field Engineers.
• Optimize resources, enforce safety protocols, and ensure quality testing meets specs.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Leadership

LEAN construction principles

Team management

Education

Journeyman trade certification or equivalent experience

Technical diploma and/or Gold Seal certification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

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 5years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent
• Experience with milestone alignment and pre-construction / proposal support
• Journeyman trade certification or equivalent experience.
• 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 )

• Infection Control Certification
• Leadership training and safety certificates

Additional Information

At Chandos, we're not just constructing buildings; we're crafting communities. If you're driven by the values of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, you belong with us!

As a 100% employee-owned company and the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America, we're dedicated to putting our values into action every day.

Join us in championing innovative construction methods that prioritize efficiency, cost savings, social impact, and a positive working environment. Together, we're not just building structures—we're creating spaces where people can live, work, learn, serve, and play, fostering vibrant communities every step of the way.

If you're ready to be part of something meaningful and make a real difference, let's build the future together. Reach out to us today and let your passion for building a better world shine with Chandos!

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!