Superintendent - Multi-Family Residential

Axiom Builders; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

Job summary

Axiom Builders in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Superintendent who balances relationship building with driving a schedule. You will keep people accountable, hit milestones, and foster long-term connections with your team and trades.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an assistant or superintendent on multi-family projects, with proven leadership, safety focus, and the ability to guide a project from pre-construction through completion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as assistant or superintendent on multi-family projects.
• Proven track record from pre-construction to completion.
• Experience with infrastructure, roadworks or bridges is a plus.
• Ability to build relationships with field staff, clients and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate site crews of various sizes and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager and provide field updates and reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor safety and scope of work.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet safety, schedule and quality goals.
• Identify design deficiencies, schedule interruptions, or project issues and advise accordingly.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices.
• Supervise trades and labourers with clear direction and feedback.
• Support CSO and head office in enforcing safety policies.
• Coordinate with Head Office and provide requested reports.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Site safety leadership

Schedule management

Communication

Job description

What we do

About Axiom Builders

We are a trusted construction partner for many leading developers with over 12 million square feet under construction in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Toronto, Seattle, and Nashville. From iconic residential developments to community-oriented public spaces, our focus on delivering an exceptional product and customer experience sets us apart. Together, our team of construction professionals takes pride in building value in everything we do, with the highest quality standards and a safety-first culture.

Who We Are

Our people bring more than outstanding skills and experience—they bring our values to life: Accountability, Autonomy, Humility, Respect, and Excellence. How do our values show up? In the ownership we take for our work and pride in what we build. In the respect we have for everyone we work with, no matter their role. In our ability to balance confidence with humility by listening first, being open to new ideas and innovation. In our leadership trusting our people to make decisions, own outcomes, and do what’s right for the team, project clients, and trade partners.

Does it sound like you’d thrive here? Learn more about how our people live our values.

YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY

Axiom Builders is looking for a Superintendent who understands the balance of being relationship-focused and driving a schedule. You can keep people accountable, hit your milestones and create long-term connections with your team and trades. The ideal Superintendent has experience with wood-frame and concrete construction, managing sub-trades effectively, a track record of safe and on-time projects and is someone that others follow to your next site.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Project Manager and regularly communicate updates such as field reports, safety inspections, staffing requirements and schedule updates;
• Oversee subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work;
• Ensure sufficient staffing is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives;
• Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues;
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices to ensure scopes, terms and conditions are properly executed;
• Supervise and direct trades and labourers through regular instruction, communication feedback;
• Support CSO and head office in ensuring all employees, subcontractors and contractors are adhering to the safety policies;
• Work in partnership with Head Office and communicate effectively with all departments and provides reports as requested.

Skills & Experience

• At least five (5)+ years of experience as an assistant or superintendent for a general contractor on multi-family projects;
• Excellent record of leading a project from pre-construction to completion;
• Experience with infrastructure, roadworks or bridges will be considered an asset;
• Ability to build relationships with not only the field staff, but also clients and other external stakeholders;
• Ability and proven experience to lead and motivate site crew of various sizes and scopes;
• Proven success in influencing a culture of positivity, ownership and reliability on site.

YOUR REWARDS

Axiom Builders offers more than just competitive compensation and benefits; we give you the tools to build a long-term career.

Hear from our people on what it means to grow here, and learn about all the extras we offer: Why Axiom Builders.

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000, adjusted for experience, plus a competitive bonus program. During the interview process, let’s talk to get the right fit for your experience level.