Superintendent

ecl.vincere.io; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client in Alberta is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site construction across commercial, retail petroleum, and light industrial projects. You will manage ground-up work from mobilization to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of superintendent-level experience and a proven ability to coordinate trades, read drawings, and maintain strong client communication while traveling to sites across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• 5+ years of Superintendent-level experience on projects valued $5M–$20M.
• Experience with modern construction software is preferred (ProCore).

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and accountability for daily construction activities.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and control projects from mobilization through completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and site personnel to meet timelines.
• Track progress and prepare detailed reports and schedules for clients and teams.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

ProCore

Job description

Superintendent

Type: Full-Time Permanent

About Our Client

Our client is seeking an experienced Superintendent for upcoming commercial projects across Alberta. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of commercial construction leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage complex projects from ground-up through completion.

This organization is a well-established and respected construction firm known for delivering high-quality, safety-driven projects across commercial, light industrial, and multi-family sectors. With a strong reputation built on long-standing client relationships, they consistently execute projects in demanding and regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

As the Superintendent, you will play a critical role in leading on-site construction operations and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Your responsibilities will include:

• On-Site Leadership & Project Execution:
  • Provide overall leadership and accountability for daily on-site construction activities.
  • Plan, schedule, organize, and control construction projects from mobilization through completion.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and safety standards.
• Trade & Subcontractor Coordination:
  • Coordinate, supervise, and direct subcontractors, trades, and site personnel.
  • Monitor productivity, sequencing, and quality of work to maintain project timelines.
• Reporting & Communication:
  • Track project progress and prepare detailed progress reports and schedules for clients and internal teams.
  • Maintain strong, proactive communication with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Safety & Quality Assurance:
  • Enforce site safety policies and promote a strong safety culture at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Education & Experience:
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial, retail petroleum, or light industrial construction.
  • 5+ years of Superintendent-level experience managing projects valued between $5M–$20M.
  • Experience with modern construction software is preferred (ProCore).
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and adapt to new construction technologies.
• Key Competencies:
  • Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Western Canada.

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