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Superintendent, Building Construction

  • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Original job description

You are a seasoned Superintendent with 8+ years of field operations experience managing multi-disciplinary commercial, institutional, and light industrial construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day management of field activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will develop and implement project plans and schedules, uphold company safety and quality programs, and coordinate the work of field staff, contractors, trades, and project stakeholders.

Working independently with minimal supervision, you will lead site operations, proactively resolve challenges, and serve as a mentor and resource for less-experienced team members. Your leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence will support the successful execution of project objectives and contribute to the organization's continued growth and success across commercial, institutional, and light industrial sectors.

Apply today to join our growing Building’s Construction team in Edmonton, AB.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversee staff to ensure the successful delivery of construction projects to completion
  • Promotes the overall site safety program including subcontractor compliance with Ledcor standards, the Health Safety and Environmental Plan (HSE Plan), and all applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes
  • Ensures that field staff are equipped with the resources required to efficiently complete projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes
  • Actively participates in the pre-bid and preconstruction process regarding site layout, logistics, scheduling, and workforce planning
  • Review and maintain schedule, ensure milestones are met, identify scheduling issues and delays and lead solution development
  • Maintains strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients/consultants
  • Supports and promotes Ledcor’s core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability and success
  • Managing hourly employees as required, including forepersons, carpenters, and labor staff

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of construction experience in a Superintendent position
  • Ability to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
  • Experience delivering ICI or commercial construction projects valued at $30 million or more
  • Previous experience working for a general contractor in the commercial construction industry.
  • Expertise in safety within the organization and knowledge of OH&S and Environmental standards and regulations
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work with senior management
  • Strong technical knowledge of modern construction practices, documents, drawings, schedules, technologies, equipment, industry practices and contract negotiations

Working Conditions:

  • Site-based position in Edmonton, AB

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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Responsibilities

The Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day management of field operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. They will coordinate field staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders while upholding company safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in a Superintendent role, specifically within commercial or ICI construction projects valued at $30 million or more. Strong technical knowledge of construction practices, safety regulations, and the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test are required.

Skills

  • Construction management
  • Site operations
  • Project scheduling
  • Safety compliance
  • OH&S regulations
  • Subcontractor management
  • Budget management
  • Quality control
  • Logistics planning
  • Workforce planning
  • Technical drawing interpretation
  • Contract negotiation
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Problem solving

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Superintendent
  • Construction
  • Commercial construction
  • Institutional construction
  • Light industrial
  • Field operations
  • OH&S
  • HSE Plan
  • Subcontractor management
  • Project scheduling
  • Site layout
  • Logistics
  • Workforce planning
  • Building codes
  • Contract negotiations
  • Safety program
  • Quality assurance
  • General contractor
  • Construction management
  • Site-based

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