Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Superintendent is responsible for leading day-to-day field operations, including coordinating labor, subcontractors, and site activities to ensure project schedules are met. They also maintain a safe and organized site while mentoring field staff and ensuring work meets quality and productivity expectations.
Job details
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 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 What Success Looks Like 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 Qualifications 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 Nice to Have Gold Seal Certification Technical diploma related to construction Experience with scheduling software and construction technology platforms Experience leading phase planning and trade coordination meetings Additional Information 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 At Chandos, we're committed to helping people build rewarding careers while creating a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. 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. Compensation: CAD 120000 - CAD 160000 - yearly
What you’ll do
The Superintendent is responsible for leading day-to-day field operations, including coordinating labor, subcontractors, and site activities to ensure project schedules are met. They also maintain a safe and organized site while mentoring field staff and ensuring work meets quality and productivity expectations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a journeyperson trade certification or equivalent construction experience, along with over 10 years of commercial construction experience. A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and sequencing is required, as well as experience leading crews and trade partners.
Benefits
- Extended health
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee assistance programs
- RRSP matching
- Educational assistance
- Annual salary reviews
- Leadership development
- Employee ownership
Listed skills
- Site Supervision · Preferred
- Construction Management · Preferred
- Budgeting · Preferred
- Quality Control · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Forecasting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Construction management
- Field operations
- Short-interval planning
- Project scheduling
- Trade coordination
- Safety management
- Construction drawings
- Mentoring
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Quality control
- Subcontractor management
- Site supervision
- Mentorship
- Planning
- Operations
- Coordinating
- Innovation
- Organizational Skills
- Accountability
- Project Schedules
- Entrepreneurship
- Construction
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Leadership Development
- Subcontracting
- Scheduling
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Architectural Drawing
- Commercial Construction
- Midrange Computer
Job areas
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Engineering
- Superintendent
- Construction Superintendent
- Construction Managers
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