Construction Superintendent

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada seeks a Mid-Senior level Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects. You will manage all operations, oversee budgets, and ensure safety and quality. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of construction experience, with certifications and a commitment to innovative methods. Join us to create a positive impact and craft communities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from groundbreaking to completion.
• Oversee design, budget, schedule, performance, and profitability.
• Direct crews and mentor Superintendents and Field Engineers.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Team leadership

LEAN construction principles

Budget management

Education

Journeyman trade certification or equivalent

Technical diploma or Gold Seal certification

Job description

Overview

We’re Chandos Construction, a 100% employee-owned company and the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America. We recognize that our differences are our strengths. We uncover talent, nurture talent, and give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact. We are committed to inclusion, collaboration, and innovation as part of our daily work.

Job Description

Lead 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. Direct crews, mentor Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Foremen; identify training needs and support apprenticeships. With a sharp eye on budgets and forecasts, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from groundbreaking to completion, managing field and site operations.
• Oversee the Chandos Production System, including design, budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability.
• Direct crews, mentor Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Foremen; identify training needs and support apprenticeships.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, optimize resources, remove roadblocks, and enforce safety protocols.
• Ensure quality testing meets specifications; master-plan and schedule complex builds; serve as primary client liaison.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years 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

• 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 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 are 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. We’re building 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!

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction

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