Superintendent

Chandos Construction; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee owned

Competitive wages

Employer paid benefits (health, dental

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Recognition and annual salary reviews

Leadership conferences

Job summary

Chandos Construction in Vancouver seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead on-site activities for commercial ICI projects. You’ll orchestrate field tasks, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while building strong client and team relationships.

With 5+ years of experience, wood-frame expertise, and a journeyman certification, you’ll manage complex logistics and drive Lean principles across projects ranging $5–50M, delivering results under pressure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership experience on large commercial ICI projects.
• Ability to create and manage project schedules and logistics.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and Lean construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Steward safety and wellbeing of all personnel on site.
• Lead and manage site activities, budget, schedule, and subtrades.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents and field staff; ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety management

Lean construction

Wood-frame construction

Education

Journeyman trade certification

Job description

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.

You bring grit, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to every project. You thrive in a hands-on environment, solving problems on the fly and building trust through clear, respectful communication - even when the pressure’s on.

These are the MINIMUM requirements:

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a construction Superintendent for a large general contractor on commercial ICI projects
• Must have wood-frame expertise
• Journeyman trade certification or equivalent field experience
• Majority of your projects have been in the $5-50M range
• Have been responsible for creating/managing schedules, operating all scheduling system & planning and managing complex logistics for the full duration of projects
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

As a Superintendent, you are the nucleus of project success -responsible for orchestrating all field and site‑specific construction activities with precision, accountability, and leadership. You ensure projects are safe, clean, organized, and delivered with high morale and strong engagement in safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Steward safety and the well‑being of all personnel, conduct inspections, and immediately address risks.
• Lead and manage all site activities, including the Chandos' Production System, project design, budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and oversight to other Assistant Superintendents and field staff, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Plan and schedule work, hold milestones, and allocate manpower and materials to meet project goals.
• Remove roadblocks, manage risk, and oversee project setup, execution, and close‑out.
• Ensure conformity with drawings, specifications, and quality standards, while driving workmanship excellence.
• Monitor project budgets and forecasts at the phase‑code and cost‑type level to identify gains and mitigate losses.
• Oversee third‑party monitoring/testing in accordance with contract specifications.
• Act as the owner interface champion, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring clear communication with project managers and stakeholders.
• Identify training needs, support apprenticeship programs, and build healthy, high‑performing teams.
• Uphold organization, work methods, scheduling discipline, cost control, and lean construction principles.

You operate like a conductor - ensuring every team member plays their part at the right time. You hold people accountable, drive results, and embed safety into every aspect of site operations. You make sure everyone understands the plan and their commitment to achieving it. With grit, collaboration, and a deep understanding of lean principles, you set the tone for excellence and deliver projects that meet or exceed expectations.

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