Superintendent

FlatironDragados; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading benefit package

Medical/Extended Health Care

Dental, Vision

Wellness benefits & EAP

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead heavy civil construction projects. You will plan work methods, schedule resources, and supervise production and workforce to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will review contract drawings and specifications, coordinate with crews, engineers, and vendors, uphold safety programs, and drive continuous improvement on site. This role requires 8+ years in construction with strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• 5+ years construction management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• STS certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of local unions or prevailing wage rules, if applicable.
• Ability to read, interpret plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Plan work methods, materials, equipment needs and work schedule for the project.
• Review project specifications and coordinate with crews and engineers.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams to ensure equipment and materials meet budget and schedule.
• Forecast schedules and provide recommendations to mitigate production issues.
• Identify risks and contribute to safety and schedule activities; document daily progress.
• Supervise subcontractor production and adjust schedules as needed.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Construction management

Communication skills

Safety knowledge

Reading drawings & specs

Driver's license

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification

Job description

Are you an experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality results. As a Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our construction projects. Your expertise in scheduling, coordinating, and supervising production and workforce will ensure that every task is executed seamlessly and efficiently.

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to ensure project compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan work methods, materials, equipment needs and work schedule for assigned project work. Reviews daily work schedule with direct reports and updates weekly schedule from project feedback.
• Review and understands the project specifications to support job set up activities. Works with work crews, field engineers and local utility companies to identify hazardous areas on job site.
• Coordinate with internal equipment team and external vendors to ensure that project work is equipped with appropriate equipment and material quantities to complete production within assigned budget and schedule.
• Forecast the work schedule to identify possible issues and provides technical or scheduling recommendations to mitigate production issues.
• Provide technical input to identify and resolve project risks including construction methods, work plan and material requirements, safety and schedule activities. Documents daily activities and meeting notes using Company approved document methods.
• Support and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls regarding operating equipment, worksite safety and documentation requirements. Responsibility includes recommending training needs identified on jobsite.
• Supervise sub-contractor production and workforce regarding assigned project work. Recommends work schedule or work method adjustments regarding sub-contractor activities.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience required.
• 5+ years construction management experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree a plus.
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules, if applicable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.