Superintendent - High-Rise Residential - Vancouver
About the role
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
Axiom Builders is seeking a Superintendent to support construction management on a large-scale mixed use concrete tower and podium project at the gateway to Downtown Vancouver. This 20+ story project will have over 300 rental units, indoor and outdoor amenities, 2 levels of parkade and a variety of commercial, retail and restaurant units. This project is breaking ground any day and offers an exciting opportunity to lead and direct a field and site team to manage the overall operations, site, quality and schedule of a construction project.
The ideal Superintendent candidate is a seasoned leader with hands-on experience in construction and a strong background in concrete high-rise residential or mixed-use projects. You are highly skilled in communicating effectively with the formwork team and other trade partners on-site. Your industry connections are robust, and you understand the critical role these relationships play in your long-term success at Axiom Builders.
This role is based in Vancouver, BC and would require relocation.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Project Manager and regularly communicate updates such as field reports, safety inspections, staffing requirements and schedule updates;
- Oversee subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work;
- Ensure sufficient staffing is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives;
- Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues;
- Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices to ensure scopes, terms and conditions are properly executed;
- Supervise and direct trades and labourers through regular instruction, communication feedback;
- Support CSO and head office in ensuring all employees, subcontractors and contractors are adhering to the safety policies.
Skills & Experience
- At least five (5)+ years of experience as a superintendent for a general contractor on high-rise concrete projects;
- Exceptional technical knowledge and can translate that to mentorship, efficiency and running a clean and safe construction site;
- Excellent record of leading a project from pre-construction to completion;
- Ability to build relationships with not only the field staff, but also clients and other external stakeholders;
- Ability and proven experience to lead and motivate site crew of various sizes and scopes;
- Proven success in influencing a culture of positivity, ownership and reliability on site.
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 $130,000-$150,000, 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
About AXIOM BUILDERS
Axiom Builders prides itself on being a very personable company with serious commitment to building things right. As a leading general contractor of mixed-use, residential, commercial, and special projects, the company is well respected across Western Canada. Our people share a commitment to service, integrity and quality and this collective vision has led to immense growth over the years. Since 2003, we have grown to become one of British Columbia’s largest construction companies with over 25 notable projects with 6000 condo units currently under construction. Headquartered in Vancouver, Axiom also has a branch office in Calgary with satellite offices in Victoria, Edmonton and Seattle.
Mission: Value a client’s dollars as if they were your own. Create work you’re proud of. And remember that humility goes a long way. It's these principles that inspire Axiom as it continues to create its own legacy of successful projects.
THINK LIKE A DEVELOPER. Long-term relationships with developer clients have taught us to be forward-thinking and to make decisions with two things in mind: improving every building’s overall functionality and respecting our clients’ bottom line.
GREAT WORK. NO COMPROMISES. We’re committed to partnering with our clients to ensure things turn out exactly the way they want them – the first time – without cutting corners. Ask anyone who’s worked with Axiom and they’ll say the same thing.
KEEP OUR WORD. ALWAYS. In the early days, our contracts were sealed with little more than a handshake – the same goes today. Axiom’s reputation for honesty and fair dealing is well deserved, and we work hard every day to maintain that.
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Superintendent - High-Rise Residential - Vancouver
About the role
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
Axiom Builders is seeking a Superintendent to support construction management on a large-scale mixed use concrete tower and podium project at the gateway to Downtown Vancouver. This 20+ story project will have over 300 rental units, indoor and outdoor amenities, 2 levels of parkade and a variety of commercial, retail and restaurant units. This project is breaking ground any day and offers an exciting opportunity to lead and direct a field and site team to manage the overall operations, site, quality and schedule of a construction project.
The ideal Superintendent candidate is a seasoned leader with hands-on experience in construction and a strong background in concrete high-rise residential or mixed-use projects. You are highly skilled in communicating effectively with the formwork team and other trade partners on-site. Your industry connections are robust, and you understand the critical role these relationships play in your long-term success at Axiom Builders.
This role is based in Vancouver, BC and would require relocation.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Project Manager and regularly communicate updates such as field reports, safety inspections, staffing requirements and schedule updates;
- Oversee subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work;
- Ensure sufficient staffing is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives;
- Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues;
- Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices to ensure scopes, terms and conditions are properly executed;
- Supervise and direct trades and labourers through regular instruction, communication feedback;
- Support CSO and head office in ensuring all employees, subcontractors and contractors are adhering to the safety policies.
Skills & Experience
- At least five (5)+ years of experience as a superintendent for a general contractor on high-rise concrete projects;
- Exceptional technical knowledge and can translate that to mentorship, efficiency and running a clean and safe construction site;
- Excellent record of leading a project from pre-construction to completion;
- Ability to build relationships with not only the field staff, but also clients and other external stakeholders;
- Ability and proven experience to lead and motivate site crew of various sizes and scopes;
- Proven success in influencing a culture of positivity, ownership and reliability on site.
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 $130,000-$150,000, 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
About AXIOM BUILDERS
Axiom Builders prides itself on being a very personable company with serious commitment to building things right. As a leading general contractor of mixed-use, residential, commercial, and special projects, the company is well respected across Western Canada. Our people share a commitment to service, integrity and quality and this collective vision has led to immense growth over the years. Since 2003, we have grown to become one of British Columbia’s largest construction companies with over 25 notable projects with 6000 condo units currently under construction. Headquartered in Vancouver, Axiom also has a branch office in Calgary with satellite offices in Victoria, Edmonton and Seattle.
Mission: Value a client’s dollars as if they were your own. Create work you’re proud of. And remember that humility goes a long way. It's these principles that inspire Axiom as it continues to create its own legacy of successful projects.
THINK LIKE A DEVELOPER. Long-term relationships with developer clients have taught us to be forward-thinking and to make decisions with two things in mind: improving every building’s overall functionality and respecting our clients’ bottom line.
GREAT WORK. NO COMPROMISES. We’re committed to partnering with our clients to ensure things turn out exactly the way they want them – the first time – without cutting corners. Ask anyone who’s worked with Axiom and they’ll say the same thing.
KEEP OUR WORD. ALWAYS. In the early days, our contracts were sealed with little more than a handshake – the same goes today. Axiom’s reputation for honesty and fair dealing is well deserved, and we work hard every day to maintain that.