Piping Superintendent

Ledcor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a seasoned Piping Superintendent to lead industrial piping projects across Western Canada. You will drive safe, high‑quality execution from planning through turnover, directing field staff, subcontractors, and trades to meet schedule and budget targets.

The role requires 3–8 years in piping supervision, a Journeyperson Pipefitter/Steamfitter certification, and proven leadership of large crews. Expect travel, site rotations, and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of construction supervision experience in industrial piping projects.
• Proven experience leading large piping teams, including General Forepersons, Forepersons and 50+ pipefitters.
• Experience as a General Foreperson, Superintendent, or equivalent supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of modern construction practices, industrial piping installation and welding procedures.
• Solid understanding of piping and welding codes applicable to industrial projects.
• Ability to plan, manage and execute work within schedules and budgets.
• Experience with contract negotiation/management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Ensures projects are built per approved plans and codes with high quality.
• Oversees piping construction execution, including installation, fabrication, testing and turnover.
• Ensures site safety measures meet required standards and authorities.
• Maintains construction schedule and milestone dates.
• Manages equipment, subcontractors, and interfaces with engineering.
• Hires and manages hourly staff; handles time cards for costing.
• Prepares field change orders and handles RFIs for scope clarification.
• Develops look-ahead schedules aligned to the project plan.

Skills

Piping supervision

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

Journeyperson Pipefitter/Steamfitter

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a seasoned and forward thinking Piping Superintendent to help lead our growing Industrial division as we take on a series of major projects across Western Canada. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the safe, efficient, and high quality execution of all piping activities while driving field excellence from planning through turnover. As a key site leader, you will champion safety and environmental stewardship, uphold rigorous quality standards, and execute field project plans that keep crews productive, aligned, and on schedule. You’ll provide clear direction to field staff, subcontractors, and trades, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. You are a natural problem solver—someone who thrives on tackling complex challenges and bringing innovative, actionable solutions to the field. Your expertise, leadership, and ability to anticipate what’s needed next will be instrumental in delivering successful, high performance projects. Join the Ledcor team today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes and that efficiency in labour and materials maintain high quality standards
• Responsible for the overall execution of piping construction, including installation, fabrication, testing, and turnover. Coordinates manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, schedule, quality, safety, and interfaces with engineering and other disciplines
• Ensures that site safety measures meet or exceed the parameters set out by corporate safety manual, Workers’ Compensation Board or any other authorities
• Reviews, maintains and updates the construction schedule and ensures milestone and completion dates are met
• Oversees the care and maintenance of company vehicles and equipment on the project to maximize use while on the job site, plans ahead for equipment requirements in conjunction with other superintendents and the Construction Manager, and updates equipment log as required
• Reviews subtrade/supplier invoices against the field purchase orders and report any discrepancies to the Project Manager or the accounting department
• Hires and manages hourly employees as required to complete the project in consultation with the Construction/Project Managers and maintains, approves and submits hourly time cards with all necessary details for job costing purposes
• Prepares field change orders to be signed by project owner or representative when requested
• Works with coordinators/engineers to craft and submit RFI’s as required for clarification of scopes
• Develop and implement resource loaded 3 week look ahead schedules that meet the overall Project schedule

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of construction supervision experience in industrial piping projects
• Journeyperson (JM) Pipefitter/Steamfitter certification required
• Proven experience leading large piping teams, including General Forepersons, Forepersons, and crews of 50+ pipefitters
• Previous experience in a General Foreperson, Superintendent, or equivalent supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of modern construction practices, industrial piping installation, and welding procedures
• Solid understanding of piping and welding codes applicable to industrial construction projects
• Ability to plan, manage, and execute work in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and construction documents
• Experience with contract negotiation/management and construction cost control
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and effective stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences and resolve complex project challenges

Work Conditions

• Travel with full time project location to be determined in Western Canada Project specific
• Site based role, rotational shift will be assigned (if rotation and shifts are not known)
• Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekends, and travel away from home will be required

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. 1100 - 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB