Site Superintendent - Edmonton - 6 month Contract

Michael Page; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance if required

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead the construction and renovation of a 120,000 sq. ft. gym facility in Edmonton. You will oversee all on-site activities, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

The role requires coordinating trades, managing site logistics, and maintaining strong communication with project management, consultants, and clients. This is a 6-month contract opportunity to bring the project to completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in ICI construction, with at least 3+ years as a Superintendent.
• Proven experience managing mid-to-large scale new build and renovation projects ($10M-$30M).
• Experience with large-format commercial facilities (fitness centers, recreation, retail, or light industrial projects preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and trade coordination.
• Extensive knowledge of Alberta building codes and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities for the gym project from mobilization to substantial completion.
• Supervise and coordinate all trades, subcontractors, and suppliers onsite.
• Develop and maintain a detailed construction schedule, ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Proactively identify and resolve site issues, conflicts, and delays.
• Lead and enforce health and safety program in compliance with Alberta OH&S regulations.
• Ensure all work meets project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers on budgeting, procurement, and scheduling.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Lead site meetings and provide regular progress updates and reports.
• Oversee site logistics, material deliveries, equipment usage, and site organisation.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, manpower tracking, and progress updates.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings and coordinating RFIs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Scheduling

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction Management)

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

The organisation is a well known ICI focused General Contractor with projects in both Ontario and Alberta. They specialise in Light industrial, Recreational and Retail new build and renovation projects.

The organisation is a well known ICI focused General Contractor with projects in both Ontario and Alberta. They specialise in Light industrial, Recreational and Retail new build and renovation projects.

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead the construction and renovation of a 120,000 sq. ft. gym facility in Edmonton. The successful candidate will oversee all on-site activities, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is critical in coordinating subcontractors, managing site logistics, and maintaining strong communication with the project management team, consultants, and clients. This is a 6 month contract opportunity to bring this project to completion.

Project Execution & Site Leadership

• Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities for the gym project from mobilization to substantial completion
• Supervise and coordinate all trades, subcontractors, and suppliers onsite
• Develop and maintain a detailed construction schedule, ensuring milestones are achieved
• Proactively identify and resolve site issues, conflicts, and delays

Health & Safety

• Lead and enforce the company's health and safety program in compliance with Alberta OH&S regulations
• Conduct regular site safety meetings, hazard assessments, and inspections
• Ensure all workers adhere to safety standards and site protocols

Quality Control

• Ensure all work meets project specifications, codes, and quality standards
• Conduct inspections and coordinate deficiency management and close-out processes
• Work closely with consultants and inspectors to ensure compliance

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, procurement, and scheduling
• Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Lead site meetings and provide regular progress updates and reports

Logistics & Documentation

• Oversee site logistics, material deliveries, equipment usage, and site organisation
• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, manpower tracking, and progress updates
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings and coordinating RFIs

Profile

Qualifications & Experience: Required

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in ICI construction, with at least 3+ years as a Superintendent
• Proven experience managing mid-to-large scale new build and renovation projects ($10M-$30M)
• Experience with large-format commercial facilities (fitness centers, recreation, retail, or light industrial projects preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and trade coordination
• Extensive knowledge of Alberta building codes and safety regulations
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam)

Certifications (Preferred)

• Gold Seal Certification (GSC)
• CSTS, First Aid, and other safety certifications
• Trade certification or construction-related diploma/degree

Job Offer

• A pro-rated salary of up to $125,000 (dependent upon experience).
• Discretionary completion bonus
• Vehicle allowance if required

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants