Superintendent
- Kelowna, BC, 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
What You Bring
Compensation Transparency
At Chandos, we believe compensation should be transparent, fair, and reflective of your experience, capabilities, and contributions. The salary range for this role considers is based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. This position also includes a competitive bonus program.
Our salary ranges are intentionally broad to support professional growth and career progression. Candidates who meet the core requirements of the role will typically start within mid-range of the band, with opportunities to progress as responsibilities, impact, and expertise grow over time.
Compensation is only one part of the total rewards package at Chandos. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has the opportunity to become an owner and directly share in our success. We believe in creating long-term value for our people through meaningful work, professional development, and shared ownership.
In Addition To Competitive Compensation, Chandos Offers
Vacancy Status
We are actively recruiting for this position
AI Disclosure
Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.
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
- Leading day-to-day field operations
- Driving short-interval planning and weekly work planning
- Coordinating labour, subcontractors, deliveries, and site activities
- Running foreman meetings and daily huddles
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized project site
- Ensuring work meets quality, schedule, and productivity expectations
- Supporting project schedules through effective planning and coordination
- Mentoring Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and field staff
- The site is safe, organized, and productive
- Planning systems are working effectively
- Trade partners know what is expected of them
- Deliveries, manpower, and materials are coordinated
- There is always a plan for the next six weeks
- The project team can confidently execute the work
What You Bring
- Journeyperson trade certification or equivalent construction experience
- CSTS 20
- 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a large general contractor
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and sequencing
- Experience leading crews, trade partners, and site activities
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Forecasting experience
- Gold Seal Certification
- Technical diploma related to construction
- Experience with scheduling software and construction technology platforms
- Experience leading phase planning and trade coordination meetings
Compensation Transparency
At Chandos, we believe compensation should be transparent, fair, and reflective of your experience, capabilities, and contributions. The salary range for this role considers is based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. This position also includes a competitive bonus program.
Our salary ranges are intentionally broad to support professional growth and career progression. Candidates who meet the core requirements of the role will typically start within mid-range of the band, with opportunities to progress as responsibilities, impact, and expertise grow over time.
Compensation is only one part of the total rewards package at Chandos. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has the opportunity to become an owner and directly share in our success. We believe in creating long-term value for our people through meaningful work, professional development, and shared ownership.
In Addition To Competitive Compensation, Chandos Offers
- Employer-paid extended health, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
- RRSP matching to support long-term financial well-being
- Educational assistance for career development and continued learning
- Annual salary reviews and recognition programs
- Leadership development and company-wide collaboration opportunities
- A culture built on respect, innovation, and employee ownership
Vacancy Status
We are actively recruiting for this position
AI Disclosure
Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.
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Responsibilities
Lead daily field operations, planning, and coordination of labour, subcontractors, deliveries, and site activities to keep the project safe, organized, productive, and on schedule. Run foreman meetings and daily huddles, uphold quality expectations, support project scheduling, and mentor assistant superintendents, foremen, and field staff.
Requirements
Requires a journeyperson trade certification or equivalent construction experience, at least 8 years as a superintendent with a large general contractor, and at least 10 years of commercial construction experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and sequencing, experience leading crews and trade partners, strong communication and organizational skills, and forecasting experience; Gold Seal Certification and a construction-related technical diploma are nice to have.
Skills
- Field Operations Leadership
- Short-Interval Planning
- Weekly Work Planning
- Labour Coordination
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Delivery and Materials Coordination
- Foreman Meetings
- Site Safety
- Site Organization
- Quality Control
- Schedule Management
- Productivity Management
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Construction Sequencing
- Forecasting
- Staff Mentoring
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP Matching
- Educational Assistance
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Recognition Programs
- Leadership Development
- Employee Ownership
- Bonus Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Construction
- Commercial Construction
- General Contractor
- Superintendent
- CSTS 2020
- Gold Seal Certification
- Technical Diploma
- Field Operations
- Short-Interval Planning
- Weekly Work Planning
- Phase Planning
- Trade Coordination
- Construction Drawings
- Specifications
- Construction Sequencing
- Forecasting
- Scheduling Software
- Construction Technology Platforms
- Site Safety
- Quality Control
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Labour Coordination
- Project Scheduling