Superintendent, Building Construction

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Superintendent for their Special Projects Division in Edmonton. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in commercial construction, leading teams to ensure project quality, safety, and client satisfaction. This role involves overseeing project operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting Ledcor's commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a Superintendent role or similar.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects.
• Expertise in safety regulations and OH&S standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ensuring adherence to safety, scheduling, budget, and quality control.
• Collaborate with safety personnel to enforce corporate safety programs.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients to meet project goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Industry-related trade certification/education

Job description

You are a Superintendent with over 4 years of field operations experience working in special projects within commercial construction. You will lead a team for several special projects, ensuring adherence to company standards for safety, scheduling, budget, quality control, and client satisfaction. You will leverage your industry expertise to achieve project goals while contributing to the organization’s long-term success.

At Ledcor, our Special Projects Division specializes in delivering complex interior and exterior fit-outs for building construction projects. From high-profile commercial spaces to intricate renovations, we tackle challenging projects that demand precision, innovation, and exceptional quality. Our team thrives on turning ambitious designs into reality while exceeding client expectations.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture, and Community video to see what it's like working for Ledcor and apply today to join our Special Projects team in Edmonton, Alberta!

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Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures that field staff are equipped with the resources required to efficiently complete projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes while ensuring that safety regulations are strictly followed
• Actively participates in the pre-bid and preconstruction process regarding site layout, logistics, scheduling, and workforce planning
• Works collaboratively with safety personnel to ensure adherence to Ledcor’s Corporate safety programs and policies
• Ensures all projects follow Ledcor’s Construction Operations Manual and lead the development of the Project Quality Program (PQP), ensuring PEP conformance
• Review and maintain schedule, ensure milestones are met, identify scheduling issues and delays and lead solution development
• Promotes the overall site safety program including subcontractor compliance with Ledcor standards, the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP), and all applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes
• Participates in the hiring and managing of hourly employees as required, and maintains, approves, and submits hourly timecards with all necessary details for job costing purposes
• Maintains strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients/consultants to ensure client needs are met and ensure future business opportunities
• Supports and promotes Ledcor’s core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability and success

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction experience in a Superintendent position or similar with demonstrated ability to successfully lead a high-performing team and build solid long-term relationships with external clients and consultants
• Experience managing multiple construction projects within commercial or residential
• Combination of work experience in a similar role and industry related trade certification/education
• Expertise in safety within the organization and knowledge of OH&S and Environmental standards and regulations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work with senior management
• Strong technical knowledge of modern construction practices, documents, drawings, schedules, technologies, equipment, industry practices and contract negotiations
• Expertise in coaching and developing team members through constructive feedback and providing opportunities for development
• Ability to anticipate problems and challenges, while providing leadership in creating innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives

Work Conditions

• This is a site-based role located in Edmonton and surrounding areas
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving abstract, and proof of insurance with a minimum $2M liability coverage are required
• WHMIS 2015, CSTS training, and First Aid certification (completed or willingness to obtain) are mandatory
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

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Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page .