Superintendent

Chandos Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Competitive wages

Benefits: health/dental/vision + EAP

RRSP matching

Educational assistance

Salary reviews

Job summary

Chandos Construction Canada is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead day‑to‑day field operations on complex commercial projects in Calgary. You will drive short-interval planning, coordinate labour, subcontractors, deliveries and site activities, run foreman meetings and daily huddles, and maintain a safe, productive site.

The ideal candidate holds a Journeyperson certification with CSTS 20, 8+ years as a Superintendent with a large GC, and 10+ years in commercial construction.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson trade certification or equivalent construction experience.
• CSTS 20 certification.
• 8+ years as Superintendent with a large general contractor.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations and planning.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, deliveries, and site activities.
• Run foreman meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized site.
• Ensure work meets quality, schedule, and productivity expectations.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and field staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Forecasting

Leadership

Scheduling

Education

Journeyperson trade certification

CSTS 20

Tools

Scheduling software

Construction technology platforms

Job description

Company Description

We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world. Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven - with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

• Leading day-to-day field operations
• Driving short-interval planning and weekly work planning
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, deliveries, and site activities
• Running foreman meetings and daily huddles
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized project site
• Ensuring work meets quality, schedule, and productivity expectations
• Supporting project schedules through effective planning and coordination
• Mentoring Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and field staff

What Success Looks Like

• The site is safe, organized, and productive
• Planning systems are working effectively
• Trade partners know what is expected of them
• Deliveries, manpower, and materials are coordinated
• There is always a plan for the next six weeks
• The project team can confidently execute the work

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Journeyperson trade certification or equivalent construction experience
• CSTS 20
• 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a large general contractor
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and sequencing
• Experience leading crews, trade partners, and site activities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Forecasting experience

Nice to Have

• Gold Seal Certification
• Technical diploma related to construction
• Experience with scheduling software and construction technology platforms
• Experience leading phase planning and trade coordination meetings

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position

AI Disclosure

Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.