Structural Steel Superintendent

Kiewit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ganotec is seeking a Structural Steel Superintendent in Edmonton to lead Foremen and craft workers across multiple sites. You will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, and QA, ensuring work aligns with drawings and specs.

This senior role requires proactive leadership, collaboration with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. You will guide project management teams, emphasize safety, and drive efficient execution on large-scale industrial projects while maintaining Ganotec’s

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of construction industry experience with at least 3 years in a superintendent or equivalent leadership position, preferably within structural steel discipline.
• Proven capability to supervise steel trade, including steel erection, with understanding of complex construction processes.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with strong decision-making and initiative.
• Familiarity with Ganotec policies, procedures, and project management/reporting software tools.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and proactive resolution of on-site issues.
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead diverse teams.
• Experience in safety management, negotiations, planning, and administration to ensure compliant project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate crew activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans and schedules with project management teams.
• Monitor daily operations, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver site safety training and foster a culture of safety awareness.
• Manage and control project budgets with cost-control measures.
• Establish and enforce quality standards meeting contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate cross-team communication, resolve challenges, and adapt to changing project conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Construction supervision

Safety management

Communication

Problem solving

Budget control

Scheduling

Job description

Requisition ID: 181838

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Ganotec District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Join Ganotec in the vital role of Structural Steel Superintendent, where you will oversee and guide a diverse team consisting of Foremen and craft workers across multiple project sites. You will play a key role in managing the planning, scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance of construction activities, ensuring all work aligns with project drawings and specifications. This leadership position demands a proactive approach, fostering strong collaborative relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. At Ganotec, you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, complex projects that drive industrial advancement while benefiting from a dynamic and supportive environment that values safety, skill, and innovation.

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.

Location

This Structural Superintendent position is based in Edmonton.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate crew activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive project plans and schedules in collaboration with project management teams.
• Monitor daily operations within assigned disciplines, conducting thorough inspections to maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Deliver job site safety training and promote a culture of safety awareness among all personnel to minimize risks and incidents.
• Manage and control project budgets by enforcing cost control measures and proactively addressing potential financial impacts.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards to ensure all work meets or exceeds contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate communication across teams, resolve operational challenges promptly, and adapt to changing project conditions with agility and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of construction industry experience with at least 3 years in a superintendent or equivalent leadership position, preferably within structural steel discipline.
• Proven capability to supervise steel trade, including steel erection, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of complex construction processes.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently with strong decision-making skills and initiative.
• Ability to quickly assimilate Ganotec’s policies, procedures, and software tools essential for project management and reporting.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, capable of anticipatory thinking and effective resolution of on-site issues.
• Outstanding organizational skills paired with strong communication and interpersonal abilities to lead diverse teams and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Extensive experience in leadership roles encompassing safety management, contractual negotiations, planning, and administration, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and compliantly. #LI-IS1

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $130,000/yr - $180,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits

• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Ganotec