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Assistant Superintendent - Multi-Family Residential

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted May 26, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$120,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Support the Superintendent in coordinating site activities and ensuring the safe, efficient delivery of work by subcontractors. Manage construction documentation, monitor subcontractor performance, and ensure compliance with drawings and safety policies.

Job details

ABOUT AXIOM BUILDERS What we do 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 We are looking for an Assistant Superintendent in Calgary to support the Superintendent and project team in coordinating site activities and ensuring safe, efficient delivery of work by subcontractors and the field team. In this role, you will help plan schedules, determine labour and material needs, and ensure the team has the tools and resources required to succeed, while championing safety alongside the CSO and safety team. The ideal candidate is a driven, results-oriented construction professional who communicates confidently with stakeholders and is excited to join a well-established builder with a diverse portfolio, contributing to our growth in the Calgary market. Key Responsibilities Assist the Superintendent in managing work on site to ensure the compliance of construction drawings and specifications; Support with administering contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices to ensure scopes, terms and conditions are properly executed; Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues, working collaboratively with Project Manager to resolve issues; Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work; Ensure sufficient labour resources are provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives; Maintain daily field reports, safety inspections, schedule updates and other construction documentation; Ensure all employees, subcontractors and contractors are adhering to the company safety policies. Skills and Experience At least four to five (4-5) years of experience working on multi-family residential projects, ideally as an Assistant Super or lead-hand; A background as a carpenter, framer or similar is an asset; Solid history of seeing a construction project from preconstruction to project completion; Proficiency in reviewing structural drawings, blueprints and construction documents; Strong ability and proven experience to work effectively with a site crew of various sizes; Red Seal Carpentry ticket or construction related education will be considered an asset. 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 $90,000 to $120,000, adjusted for experience, plus a competitive bonus program. During the interview process, let’s talk to get the right fit for your experience level. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Want to love what you do? We’re always looking for talented, values-driven, passionate people who take pride in their work. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition, and all applicant information will be kept on file for future opportunities. Discover your next opportunity and click the “Apply Now” button below! Thank you for your interest in Axiom Builders. #LI-RA1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 4-5 years of experience in multi-family residential projects, ideally as an Assistant Superintendent or lead-hand. Proficiency in reviewing structural drawings and construction documents is essential, with a Red Seal Carpentry ticket being an asset.