Superintendent

Chandos

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as a construction Superintendent for a large general contractor
  • Knowledge of all aspects of construction
  • Experience managing projects ranging from $500,000 to $5 million
  • Proficient in creating and managing schedules
  • Skilled in logistics planning for full project durations

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety and address risks on-site
  • Lead site activities including production, design, budget, and performance management
  • Mentor and oversee Superintendents and field staff to promote collaboration
  • Plan, schedule, and allocate resources to meet project milestones
  • Remove roadblocks and manage risk throughout project phases
  • Maintain compliance with quality standards and project specifications
  • Monitor project budgets and forecasts to control costs
  • Oversee third-party testing as per contract requirements
  • Act as a liaison with clients, ensuring effective communication
  • Identify training needs and foster high-performing teams

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership opportunities
  • Comprehensive employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits
  • RRSP matching for long-term financial preparation
  • Educational assistance for job-related training
  • Annual salary reviews and recognition programs
  • Access to leadership conferences for networking and collaboration
  • Company-wide engagement initiatives
Full 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 • 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 This is an open, active position AI Disclosure Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize 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 $110,000 - $130,000 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. Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/-xHyjWZfclg?si=gzynn2H4QYQ1bJqN https://youtu.be/VDbh-DR151w?si=K4RsbINNS3QaDg73 https://youtu.be/f9FJWjg1laA?si=kTJygLM_omrH6mTv https://youtu.be/4av29UegYXE?si=2yg3faTve5tn6Ci- https://youtu.be/MrDsVmTIToQ?si=Pop1rQIs1FQOJbcK https://youtu.be/DaEoYLKjNI0?si=IoQb_YsEyEzoO--J

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