Superintendent - General

Chandos Construction; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Educational assistance

Annual salary reviews

Leadership conferences

Job summary

Chandos Construction is actively seeking Superintendents who set the standard—technically strong, safety focused, and adept at forecasting. We value leaders who leverage digital tools and foster collaboration to deliver complex projects.

Our pipeline includes ongoing roles and selective outreach to aligned professionals. We invite prospective candidates to connect; Chandos is 100% employee-owned, emphasizing accountability, initiative, and long-term impact within a supportive, performance-driven

Qualifications

• 5 years of Superintendent experience with a full scope general contractor.
• Commercial and institutional experience.
• Strong in scheduling, forecasting, building code, jurisdiction code.
• Highly proficient in technology (MS Project).
• Self perform experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage superintendent duties on projects with focus on safety and forecasting.
• Utilize digital systems to monitor progress and schedule.
• Lead people and projects with strong communication and collaboration.

Skills

Scheduling

Forecasting

Building codes

Jurisdiction codes

Self-perform

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Company Description

We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world. 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. We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven - with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

This posting exists for one purpose: If you’ve researched who we are, understand what we do, and believe you meet our bar for Superintendents, we invite you to introduce yourself. At Chandos, we hire construction Superintendents who set the standard - technically strong, safety focused, forecasting experts that are proficient in technology and exceptional at leading people and projects. We have open roles currently but we also maintain a small, selective pipeline of individuals who genuinely align with our work, our values, and our approach to collaborative construction. Maybe you aren't available for work right now, that's fine. Let's build a connection together. When the time is right, you'll know who to reach out to. We review every submission, but we only reach out when we see a clear match. If that alignment exists, we’ll connect for a conversation - now or in the future.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• 5 years of Superintendent experience with a full scope general contractor
• Commercial and institutional experience
• Strong in scheduling, forecasting, building code, jurisdiction code
• Highly proficient in technology (all of our systems are digital) including MS Project
• Self perform experience

Additional Information

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
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position in other districts but this posting is for a general application.

AI Disclosure Statement

Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third- party platforms and software. Some of Chandos writing yes??? confusion?? but anyway... all final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

• Assistant Superintendent I/II $92000 to $102000
• Superintendent I/II/III $112,200.00 to $155,000.00
• Sr Super/General Superintendent $150,000.00 to $173,000.00

The base salary range for this role may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.