Superintendent - Multi-Family Residential, Victoria

Axiom Builders; Victoria; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

Axiom Builders is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead a multi-family residential project in Victoria. You will direct field operations, manage site safety, quality, and schedule, and maintain strong working relationships with project management, safety teams, and trades partners.

The successful candidate will demonstrate two+ years as a Superintendent on wood-frame/high-rise/low-rise projects, with a hands-on approach to on-site leadership and a proven record of delivering projects to high

Qualifications

• Two+ years as a Superintendent on general contractor projects.
• Proven ability to lead a site team.
• Strong safety leadership and risk management.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and trades.
• Proven track record of on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager; provide field updates and schedule changes.
• Oversee subcontractor performance with respect to safety and scope.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet safety, schedule and quality goals.
• Identify design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or issues and advise accordingly.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts and change notices.
• Supervise trades and labourers with clear direction and feedback.
• Support CSO and head office in enforcing safety policies.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Leadership

Safety awareness

Scheduling

Client relationships

Job description

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.

YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY

Axiom Builders is seeking a Superintendent to lead and drive a multi‑family residential project in Victoria. As part of the larger field operations team, the Superintendent will lead and direct a field and site team to manage the overall operations, site, quality and schedule of a construction project. The successful candidate will maintain effective working relationships with our project management, safety and trades partners while ensuring a seamless construction process consistent with Axiom Builders’ commitment to quality, objectives and values.

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.

Skills & Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Superintendent for a general contractor with a project list that includes multiple wood frame, high‑rise or low‑rise projects;
• Red Seal in Carpentry or similar is preferred - experience being hands‑on for multi‑family residential construction is important;
• Excellent record of leading a project from pre‑construction to completion;
• 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 (hourly wage) range for this role is $130,000 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.