Senior Site Superintendent – Travel Ready Leader

Atkinson Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Open Circle benefits

Bonus opportunities

Company vehicle

Employee-owned

Diverse projects

Job summary

Atkinson Construction is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on commercial projects from the Edmonton region. The role requires traveling to project sites across Western Canada and mentoring junior staff while upholding safety, quality, and schedule targets.

You will work with a seasoned project management team, oversee multi-trade activities, and ensure compliance with the Alberta Building Code.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in hands-on construction with at least 3 years in a supervisory or site leadership role.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of Alberta Building Code and construction best practices.
• Broad scope experience: framing, concrete forming and finishing, rebar, siding systems, thermal and moisture protection, millwork, interior and exterior finishing.
• Ability to manage temporary utilities and site setup.
• Effective trade coordination, scheduling, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication with owners, architects, consultants, and trades.
• Proven safety leadership — COR familiarity is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Must be willing to travel for out-of-town work across Western Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site activities and maintain progress toward milestones and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Estimating to resolve design and construction challenges.
• Coordinate, supervise, and inspect work of staff and subcontractors.
• Prepare daily site reports and safety documentation for head office.
• Oversee site cleanliness, security, and after-hours access coordination.
• Monitor and approve on-site time tracking for staff.
• Identify and report equipment needs and ensure trained operation of machinery.
• Mentor and develop site staff; coordinate manpower and equipment logistics.
• Schedule and lead regular site meetings with subcontractors and office staff.
• Order and track materials; maintain awareness of contract scope and lead times.
• Review workmanship quality, enforce contract compliance, and lead deficiency resolution.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building code knowledge

Communication

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Leadership presence

Time management

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Job description

Atkinson Construction is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on commercial projects from the Edmonton region. The role requires traveling to project sites across Western Canada and mentoring junior staff while upholding safety, quality, and schedule targets.

You will work with a seasoned project management team, oversee multi-trade activities, and ensure compliance with the Alberta Building Code.