Site Superintendent

Lorac Construction Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorac Construction Ltd. is seeking highly motivated Site Supervisors with commercial construction experience. Our sites are located in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter or equivalent is required, with a minimum of three years of progressive supervision experience. Candidate must provide security clearance and complete pre-work screening, own tools and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of progressive site supervision experience.
• Experience running mid to large crew projects in commercial construction.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and pass Pre-Access screening.
• Own small hand tools and transportation with a valid driver’s license.
• Read blueprints and supervise day-to-day field activities.
• Current 1st aid and safety supervisory certificates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Utilize blueprint reading skills to interpret project plans and layouts.
• Oversee concrete forming activities, ensuring precise measurements and proper installation.
• Manage resources on-site to meet scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation targets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of carpenters and construction workers.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Communication

Time management

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter certificate

Tools

General construction tools

Job description

• Lorac Construction Ltd. is currently seeking highly motivated and reliable Site Superintendents with commercial construction experience. Our sites are located throughout Edmonton as well as the immediate surrounding areas.

No walk-ins please, only successful candidates will be contacted.

• Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter certificate or equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum three (3) years of progressive site supervision experience of subtrades and crews in a fast paced commercial construction environment.
• Experience running mid to large sized crew jobs in commercial construction environments is an asset.
• Must be able to provide a security clearance and complete pre-work fitness to work/Pre-Access A&D screening.
• Must own small hand tools.
• Must have own transportation with a valid driver’s license.

To be successful in this position, the candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• Ability to:
  
  • Ensure safety procedures are in place, adequate for the scope of work and being followed by co-workers, subcontractors and visitors on-site.
  • Teach/train/mentor apprentices.
  • Use general construction tools and equipment.
  • Read and understand blueprints.
  • Oversee day-to-day field activities.
• You should:
  
  • Have strong organization and time management skills to support your ability to organize, direct and control on-site construction activities.
  • Be personable, with strong people and conflict resolution skills to work well in multi-disciplinary teams of co-workers and subcontractors.
  • Have current 1 st Aid training, and relevant safety and supervisory certificates.
• Experience with all or some of the following would be considered an asset:
  
  • Concrete and forming experience.
  • Wood framing experience.
  • Door and hardware experience.
  • Bridgework.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Utilize blueprint reading skills to interpret project plans and layouts accurately.
• Oversee concrete forming activities, ensuring precise measurements and proper installation.
• Manage resources on on-site to meet scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation targets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of carpenters and construction workers.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Lorac Construction Ltd. offers competitive wages, benefits (dental, vision, drug, extended health, life/AD&D/Dep Life insurance, LTD), RRSP contribution program, annual boot allowance and more.