Senior Superintendent

Chandos

$142K — $183K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience as a construction Superintendent with a large general contractor on wastewater and bridge projects.
  • 5+ years as the lead/senior Superintendent in project management.
  • Proficient in creating/managing schedules and logistics for entire project durations.
  • Experience overseeing other Superintendents and field staff.
  • Majority of past projects valued at $50-100M+.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all site construction activities vigorously.
  • Mentor and direct other Superintendents and field staff to foster teamwork and accountability.
  • Champion safety initiatives and conduct site risk assessments.
  • Plan and schedule work, ensuring the attainment of project milestones.
  • Eliminate project roadblocks and oversee comprehensive execution and close-out processes.
  • Guarantee adherence to project specifications and high-quality craftsmanship.
  • Monitor project budgets effectively to identify gains and drive cost efficiency.

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership structure, creating a sense of equality among staff.
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits program, including health, dental, and vision care.
  • RRSP matching program to support long-term financial goals.
  • Educational assistance for professional development opportunities.
  • Recognition and annual salary reviews to reward performance and dedication.
  • Access to leadership conferences for networking and collaboration.
  • Engagement initiatives to foster a vibrant company culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior 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
  • 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.
  • Champion safety: steward the well-being of all personnel, conduct inspections, and immediately address risks.
  • 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.
  • Leader of leaders
  • Predictable results
  • Project startup champion
  • Ensures projects finish without "crash landing"
  • Develops craft into leadership roles


Qualifications

You bring grit, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to every project. You thrive in a hands-on environment, solving problems on the fly and building trust through clear, respectful communication - even when the pressure's on.

These are the MINIMUM requirements:
  • Have been responsible for creating/managing schedules, operating all scheduling system & planning and managing complex logistics for the full duration of projects
  • 15+ years of demonstrable experience as a construction Superintendent for a large general contractor (GC) on wastewater and bridge projects
  • 5+ years of your experience must be as the head/lead/senior Superintendent on the project.
  • Must have experience overseeing other Superintendents
  • Majority of your projects have been in the $50-100M+ range
  • Hold a full and valid driver's license


Additional Information

  • 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

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

Expected salary band for this role is (depending on experience): $142,800 - $183,600

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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