Site Superintendent

FCMI LE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Builders Inc. is seeking a Site Superintendent – New Build Construction to lead and coordinate complex construction projects in Calgary, AB. You will manage site activities from foundation to final finishes, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years with a General Contractor on $5M–$50M projects, strong blueprint interpretation, and proven leadership on multi-trade sites. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of civil works, foundations, and structural framing.
• QA/QC mindset with ability to uphold project specs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of project priorities per schedule.
• Complete a site walk at start and end of each shift.
• Supervise site crews and subcontractors; delegate tasks by priorities.
• Lead toolbox talks, site inspections, safety orientations and reporting.
• Maintain daily logs and track project progress.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Foundational knowledge of structural

QA/QC

Problem-solving

Education

Journeyperson Certificate

First Aid (OFA Level 2)

Tools

Blueprints

Shop drawings

Job description

Benchmark Builders Inc. is a leading construction labour company in western Canada, dedicated to delivering, in collaboration with our trade partners, high-quality construction projects to our clients. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and sustainability, we take on challenging and rewarding projects across the region. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Site Superintendent – New Build Construction to join our team in Calgary, AB.

Candidates are required to provide a detailed construction project list with their application.

The Site Superintendent – New Build Construction (NBC) specializes in managing the complete lifecycle of large-scale construction projects, from site preparation through final delivery. This role demands in-depth knowledge of structural systems, building codes, and modern construction methods; ensuring projects are built to specifications, within budget, and on schedule.

In your role you will lead and coordinate teams of subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations and resolving on-site challenges efficiently. Your expertise is in overseeing the construction of new facilities, ensuring that every stage, from foundation to final finishes, meets the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive worksite. You will play a critical role in overseeing the execution of multiple projects ranging between $5M - $50M, with durations spanning six months to 2+ years.

Safety is our top priority, and you will be expected to follow all safety guidelines and regulations while on the job.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of project priorities according to the schedule
• Complete a site walk around at the beginning and end of each shift
• Supervise tasks being completed by site crews and subcontractors
• Delegate responsibilities and tasks to site crews, subcontractors, and other workers according to priorities and plans
• Assist with conducting weekly Toolbox Talks, weekly Worksite Inspections, Site Specific Safety Orientations and Safety Reporting
• Complete Daily Logs, as required
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets or exceeds industry standards and project specifications
• Perform regular Site Inspections to monitor progress and adherence to quality standards
• Direct and manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project timelines and contract terms
• Provide guidance and mentorship to crew members to ensure high performance and quality workmanship
• Enforce safety protocols and lead safety meetings for finishing trades, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Maintain daily reports, track project progress, and ensure all relevant documentation is accurate and up-to-date

Your Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 5 years experience as a Site Superintendent with a General Contractor, specifically on new build construction projects ranging from $5M-$50M.

• Journeyperson Certificate is considered an asset
• Intermediate First Aid (Formerly OFA Level 2)
• Own transportation, able to get to and from site
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, push/pull, bend and crouch frequently and work in adverse weather conditions

Technical Skills

• Drawing interpretation: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate execution of tasks.
• Foundational and structural knowledge: Strong expertise in civil works, excavation, foundations, and structural framing.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Strong focus on maintaining high standards of workmanship and adherence to project specifications.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to quickly address and resolve on-site challenges.

Project Management

• Risk management: Proactively identify potential risks related to safety, environmental issues, or project delays, and take pre-emptive actions to mitigate them.
• Schedule management: Capability to coordinate and manage daily site activities to align with the overall construction schedule, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Site logistics and large scale coordination: Ability to manage large teams of trades and heavy machinery, with a focus on scheduling, sequencing, and efficient site management.
• Financial acumen and project documentation: Experience with maintaining progress reports, understanding budgets, tracking project costs, and managing change orders.

Leadership and Communication

• Strategic thinking and planning: The ability to plan long-term, manage multiple stages of the project, and anticipate issues
• Team leadership: Proven ability to lead and supervise teams, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency and solutions-oriented environment. Able to delegate tasks effectively, mentor crew members, and foster collaboration across different trades.
• Communication skills: Strong communication with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflows.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with project managers, architects, engineers and subcontractors to ensure project completion within scope and compliance with local building codes.

HSE

• Thorough understanding of OHS regulations and safety requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized and safe job site at all times.
• Proactive approach to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions and Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a construction work environment. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements include:

• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to accurately measure, cut, fit and finish materials
• Physical capability to lift, carry, push, pull, and position materials, and to perform tasks while standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, or working overhead for extended periods
• Able to work at varying heights, including the use of ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms
• Capacity to work in confined or awkward positions, in a range of environmental conditions, including outdoor and variable weather conditions
• Able to safely and efficiently operate hand tools and power tools, for prolonged periods
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend and crouch frequently

What We Offer

While working at Benchmark Builders, you will receive competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package (we pay the premium, so you don't have to!), GRSP matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), learning and development opportunities, company events, and more!

Join our team and be part of shaping the future of exceptional developments in Western Canada!

We thank all those who apply, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our organization is aware of individuals claiming to represent our company, often times to international job seekers. We have received inquiries about false offers of employment or interview requests that have been made without our knowledge or approval. These activities are fraudulent and are intended is to extract money from applicants in return for an interview, employment offer or work visa.

Please note, our organization will never contact job seekers with unsolicited offers, nor would we require payment for any reason related to an offer of employment. We strongly encourage all individuals to carefully scrutinize all recruitment communication and not respond to unsolicited job offers.