Superintendent

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Chandos seeks a seasoned Superintendent for multi-family commercial builds in Calgary with travel to Edmonton and northern Alberta. The role requires eight or more years as a superintendent with a large general contractor, experience in multifamily construction including prefabrication and framing, CSTS20, journeyman certification, and willingness to be hands on, travel, and occasional night shifts. You will lead site teams, manage budgets and forecasting at the phase code level, ensure contracts and client needs are met, and maintain equipment readiness. We are 100 percent employee owned and value initiative, collaboration, and accountability. To apply, highlight leadership on similar projects, budget results, safety, and your fit with our entrepreneurial, inclusive culture.

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. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.

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.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. 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

Multi-family Experience

This is an active job posting.

• Continuously monitor project budget and forecasting to the individual phase code level and cost type for potential gains and losses
• Provide leadership and direction for all project activities and tasks, ensuring project outcomes are delivered successfully and in compliance with all contracts and client needs
• Ensure clear communication of project-specific roles and responsibilities for all site personnel. Provide regular and respectful feedback for all under your direction
• Monitor company equipment and supplies to ensure the needed equipment is where it’s required.
• Inspect tools and equipment and notify the Tools and Equipment Manager for service and repair as needed

Compensation Transparency

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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Qualifications

• Journeyman trade certification or equivalent experience
• Technical diploma and/or Gold Seal certification are considered assets
• Eight or more years experience as a superintendent for a large general contractor on commercial builds
• Eight or more years experience with multifamily construction, including prefabricated and framing
• CSTS20
• Able and willing to travel and work across Edmonton and northern Alberta
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is a condition of employment
• Willingness to be hands-on in the field and to work occasional night shifts

Assets

• Technical diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Gold Seal certification​​​​​​​

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

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.