Superintendent

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Chandos is hiring a full-time onsite Superintendent in Red Deer to lead field operations on complex projects, anchored in safety, quality, and lean construction while joining a 100 percent employee-owned culture that rewards initiative and accountability. You will steward safety, direct all site activities, manage budgets and schedules, mentor field staff, maintain client relationships, and drive predictable, high-quality outcomes. Minimum requirements: 2+ years as a construction Superintendent for a large general contractor, hands on with all construction aspects, and project exposure in the $0.5M to $5M range with full lifecycle planning. In your application, showcase measurable safety improvements, cost controls, schedule wins, team leadership, and examples of collaboration with stakeholders, and align your narrative with Chandos values of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.

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

As a Superintendent, you are the nucleus of project success—responsible for orchestrating all field and site‑specific construction activities with precision, accountability, and leadership. You ensure projects are safe, clean, organized, and delivered with high morale and strong engagement in safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Steward safety and the well‑being of all personnel, conduct inspections, and immediately address risks.
• Lead and manage all site activities, including the Chandos' Production System, project design, budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and oversight to other Superintendents and field staff, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Plan and schedule work, hold milestones, and allocate manpower and materials to meet project goals.
• Remove roadblocks, manage risk, and oversee project setup, execution, and close‑out.
• Ensure conformity with drawings, specifications, and quality standards, while driving workmanship excellence.
• Monitor project budgets and forecasts at the phase‑code and cost‑type level to identify gains and mitigate losses.
• Oversee third‑party monitoring/testing in accordance with contract specifications.
• Act as the owner interface champion, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring clear communication with project managers and stakeholders.
• Identify training needs, support apprenticeship programs, and build healthy, high‑performing teams.
• Uphold organization, work methods, scheduling discipline, cost control, and lean construction principles.

You operate like a conductor—ensuring every team member plays their part at the right time. You hold people accountable, drive results, and embed safety into every aspect of site operations. You make sure everyone understands the plan and their commitment to achieving it. With grit, collaboration, and a deep understanding of lean principles, you set the tone for excellence and deliver projects that meet or exceed expectations.

Qualifications

These are the MINIMUM requirements:

• 2+ years of demonstrable experience as a construction Superintendent for a large general contractor 
• Must have knowledge of all aspect of construction
• Majority of your projects have been in the $500,000 thousand to 5 million dollar range
• Have been responsible for creating/managing schedules, operating all scheduling system & planning and managing complex logistics for the full duration of projects

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