Concrete SME - Superintendent
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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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
Why this role exists
We are building capability in formwork on all concrete - not general civil.
We are looking for someone who understands how concrete structures are built, not just how they are scheduled.
You Will Lead Or Support Delivery Of
What Sets This Role Apart
This is not a traditional Superintendent role.
We Are Specifically Looking For Someone Who
What You Bring
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.
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' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.
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.
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
Why this role exists
We are building capability in formwork on all concrete - not general civil.
We are looking for someone who understands how concrete structures are built, not just how they are scheduled.
- Travel will be frequent.
You Will Lead Or Support Delivery Of
- Water retaining structures
- Bridges
- LRT platforms
- Transit structures
- Formwork systems
- Discuss formwork strategy on all self perform projects
- Formwork evaluation and selection
- Concrete sequencing and execution
- Field-driven constructability
- Oversee formwork scope on multiple projects
- Train and mentor field foreman and superintendents
- Inform division leaders on overall formwork progress and risk profile
What Sets This Role Apart
This is not a traditional Superintendent role.
We Are Specifically Looking For Someone Who
- Has personally been involved in formwork and concrete assembly in the field
- Can walk a site and immediately identify sequencing risks
- Understands how structures actually go together under real constraints
What You Bring
- Proven experience delivering concrete structures (ideal experience would include bridges, transit, or similar)
- Deep exposure to formwork systems and concrete sequencing
- Background from:
- Self-perform general contractor, or
- Concrete/formwork subcontractor
- Ability to move between:
- Field execution
- Planning and problem-solving
- Your experience is primarily utilities, paving, or linear works
- You have managed projects without being close to field execution
- Your focus has been strictly planning/scheduling vs. build methodology
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
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' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.
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.
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Responsibilities
Lead or support delivery of concrete structures, including water-retaining structures, bridges, LRT platforms, and transit structures, with a focus on formwork systems and concrete assembly. Develop and evaluate formwork strategies, oversee formwork scope across multiple projects, identify sequencing and constructability risks, mentor field leaders, and report progress and risks to division leaders.
Requirements
Candidates should have proven experience delivering concrete structures, deep hands-on exposure to formwork systems and concrete sequencing, and a background with a self-perform general contractor or concrete/formwork subcontractor. They must be able to move between field execution and planning, with practical knowledge of how structures are assembled under real-world constraints; experience primarily in utilities, paving, or linear works is not a fit.
Skills
- Concrete Structure Delivery
- Formwork Systems
- Concrete Sequencing
- Formwork Strategy
- Formwork Evaluation and Selection
- Concrete Execution
- Field Constructability
- Construction Planning
- Risk Identification
- Field Execution
- Technical Leadership
- Foreman and Superintendent Mentoring
- Project Oversight
- Bridge Construction
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP Matching
- Educational Assistance
- Recognition Program
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Competitive Bonus Program
- Employee Ownership
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Concrete Structures
- Formwork Systems
- Water-Retaining Structures
- Bridge Construction
- LRT Platforms
- Transit Structures
- Concrete Assembly
- Formwork Strategy
- Formwork Evaluation
- Formwork Selection
- Concrete Sequencing
- Self-Perform Construction
- Field Execution
- Constructability
- Construction Planning
- Risk Profile
- Superintendent
- Foreman
- Technical Leadership
- Mentoring
- Project Oversight
- Frequent Travel
- General Contracting
- Concrete Subcontracting