Superintendent (Edmonton)
Synergy Projects Ltd.
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Job summary
Synergy Projects Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations on major commercial construction projects in the UK. You will oversee site teams, coordinate trades, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence from start-up to close-out.
The role requires extensive tower/high-rise experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to collaborate with clients and stakeholders. This permanent role offers growth opportunities within a market-leading construction group.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of construction experience with progressive leadership on large-scale projects.
- Extensive tower/high-rise construction experience.
- Experience on commercial, industrial, institutional, or multi-family projects.
- Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership teams, owners, consultants, and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing site supervision teams, subcontractors, and project personnel.
- Strong leadership skills to foster accountability, teamwork, and high performance on site.
- QA/QC mindset with commitment to quality assurance and control.
- Understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, safety requirements, and risk management for high-rise projects.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field.
- Professional designations (P.Eng, CET, PMP) are assets.
Responsibilities
- Lead site operations from project start-up through close-out, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
- Plan and coordinate daily work with trades and the project team to keep the schedule on track and resolve issues early.
- Build and manage look-ahead schedules, sequence trades, and maintain site productivity.
- Champion safety by implementing Synergy’s safety program and reinforcing safe work practices on site.
- Ensure construction aligns with drawings, specifications, and design intent.
- Run site meetings, daily huddles, and pull-planning sessions to keep crews aligned and informed.
- Monitor quality, progress, and site documentation including diaries, RFIs, and delay tracking.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to manage risks, budgets, and schedule recovery when required.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
- Deliver an organized and professional project close-out.
Skills
Education
Job description
Synergy Group of Companies (SGC) is an integrated organization created to provide clients with all of their commercial construction, interior build-out, and real estate investment and development needs. We accomplish this through seven business units that operate in three core divisions: Commercial Buildings, Innerspaces, and SynVest.
Part of SGC’s Commercial Buildings division, Synergy Projects Ltd. (SPL) is an Alberta-based, full-service construction firm specializing in general construction, design-build, and construction management services. SPL is focused on the commercial construction market, including major and structural construction and tenant improvements, and has been in business for more than 30 years as the original construction arm within SGC.
Ready to lead exciting commercial construction projects and make a lasting impact?
Synergy Projects is looking for a driven, organized, and team‑focused Superintendent who is responsible for all field operations required to construct the project. You’ll work with talented site teams, passionate clients, and industry‑leading partners — all while helping shape the spaces where Albertans live, work, and thrive.
This is an opportunity to take ownership, grow your leadership, and be part of a company that celebrates success together.
- Lead site operations from project start-up through close-out, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
- Plan and coordinate daily work with trades and the project team to keep the schedule on track and resolve issues early.
- Build and manage look‑ahead schedules, sequence trades, and maintain site productivity.
- Champion safety by implementing Synergy’s safety program and reinforcing safe work practices on site.
- Ensure construction aligns with drawings, specifications, and design intent.
- Run site meetings, daily huddles, and pull‑planning sessions to keep crews aligned and informed.
- Monitor quality, progress, and site documentation including diaries, RFIs, and delay tracking.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to manage risks, budgets, and schedule recovery when required.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
- Deliver an organized and professional project close‑out.
- Weekend work as required.
- Out‑of‑town work as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 15 years of construction experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities on large‑scale projects.
- Extensive tower/high‑rise construction experience is required, including successful delivery of complex multi‑storey developments.
- Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, or multi‑family projects.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership teams, owners, consultants, and key stakeholders in a team‑oriented environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing site supervision teams, subcontractors, and project personnel.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster accountability, teamwork, and high‑performance culture on site.
- Strong QA/QC mindset, with a commitment to quality assurance, quality control processes, and delivering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Comprehensive understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, safety requirements, and risk management for high‑rise projects.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- A degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field (or comparable experience).
- Professional designations (P.Eng, CET, PMP, Gold Seal) are an asset, not a requirement.
At Synergy, we work hard — and we make it fun. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive, and growth‑focused team that values your contribution and wants to see you thrive.
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Benefits include Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Employee Assistance Program, and Life Insurance
- Group RRSP matching
- Share program eligibility after one year of service
- Social events such as bowling, Christmas parties, family BBQs, golf tournaments, and more —the list goes on!
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- A dynamic and growth‑oriented workplace
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