Superintendent, Building Construction

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group in Edmonton, AB is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on defence projects. You will oversee field activities, coordinate contractors and trades, and ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.

You will promote safety, manage resources, and participate in pre-bid and preconstruction efforts while maintaining strong relationships with project teams and clients. This role is site-based in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of construction experience in a Superintendent role.
• Proven ability to coordinate field staff, contractors and trades.
• Experience on defence-sector construction projects is required.
• Strong knowledge of safety, OH&S standards and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees field staff and construction activities to support the successful delivery of projects from start to completion.
• Promotes and maintains the overall site safety program, including subcontractor compliance with Ledcor standards, the HSE Plan, and applicable acts.
• Ensures field staff have the resources, materials, and equipment required to complete work efficiently and in accordance with plans and codes.
• Actively participates in pre-bid and preconstruction processes, contributing to site layout, logistics, scheduling, and workforce planning.
• Reviews and maintains construction schedules, monitors milestones, identifies delays, and develops solutions.
• Maintains relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and consultants to support daily site operations.
• Supports Ledcor's values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and success.
• Manages hourly employees as required, including forepersons, carpenters, and labour staff.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Communication

Coordination

OH&S knowledge

Team management

Job description

Description

You are an experienced Superintendent with a strong background in field operations and construction project delivery. We are looking for a Superintendent with experience working on defence projects who understands the unique site requirements, coordination, and operational demands associated with this type of work.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of field activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will coordinate field staff, contractors, and trades while overseeing site operations, maintaining schedules, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with project plans and specifications.

If you are looking to bring your field leadership experience to exciting construction projects and work within a diverse team of professionals, we invite you to apply. Join our growing Buildings Construction team in Edmonton, AB.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversees field staff and construction activities to support the successful delivery of projects from start to completion.
• Promotes and maintains the overall site safety program, including subcontractor compliance with Ledcor standards, the Health, Safety and Environmental Plan (HSE Plan), and all applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes.
• Ensures field staff have the resources, materials, and equipment required to complete work efficiently and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Actively participates in the pre-bid and preconstruction process, contributing to site layout, logistics, scheduling, and workforce planning.
• Reviews and maintains construction schedules, monitors project milestones, identifies potential delays, and works with the project team to develop solutions.
• Maintains effective working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and consultants to support daily site operations.
• Supports and promotes Ledcor's core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and success.
• Manages hourly employees as required, including forepersons, carpenters, and labour staff.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of construction experience in a Superintendent role.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Demonstrated experience working on defence-sector construction projects is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction site safety, including OH&S and environmental standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, consultants, and management.
• Strong technical knowledge of modern construction practices, construction documents, drawings, schedules, equipment, and industry standards.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, trades, and field resources to meet project schedules and requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Site-based position in Calgary, AB.

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.