Site Superintendent

Benchmark Builders is a leading construction labour company, providing service to clients throughout western Canada. With a strong reputation for integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and growth-focused workplace where people stay and thrive. As our operations in Alberta continue to grow, we’re looking for a Site Superintendent to join our Edmonton, AB team.

In your role you will oversee all on-site activities; ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in managing operational renovations and building strong relationship will contribute to the smooth coordination of subcontractors, materials, and existing tenants, while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Safety is our top priority, and you will be expected to follow all safety guidelines and regulations while on the job.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; supporting overall project efficiency and success.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of project priorities according to the schedule
• Complete a site inspection at the beginning and end of each shift
• Supervise tasks being completed by site crews and subcontractors
• Delegate responsibilities and tasks to site crews, subcontractors, and other workers according to priorities and plans
• Assist with conducting weekly Toolbox Talks, weekly Worksite Inspections, Site Specific Safety Orientations and Safety Reporting
• Complete Daily Logs, as required
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets or exceeds industry standards and project specifications
• Perform regular Site Inspections to monitor progress and adherence to quality standards
• Direct and manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project timelines and contract terms
• Provide guidance and mentorship to crew members to ensure high performance and quality workmanship
• Enforce safety protocols and lead safety meetings for finishing trades, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Maintain daily reports, track project progress, and ensure all relevant documentation is accurate and up-to-date

Your Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Site Superintendent with a General Contractor, specifically on tenant improvements or commercial interior projects.
• Journeyperson Certificate is considered an asset
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishing systems.
• Experience managing disruptions, coordinating with existing tenants, and adhering to strict timelines
• Regional travel and availability to work overnight shifts is required
• Own transportation, able to get to and from site Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures

HSE:

• Ability to navigate the unique challenges associated with working in occupied spaces
• Thorough understanding of OHS regulations and safety requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized and safe job site at all times.
• Proactive approach to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures

Technical Skills:

• Drawing interpretation: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate execution of tasks.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Strong focus on maintaining high standards of workmanship and adherence to project specifications.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to quickly address and resolve on-site challenges.
• Deficiency repair: Perform deficiency repairs such as framing repairs, minor taping and paint repairs, install locks and miscellaneous hardware, cabinet and flooring touch ups, door adjustment, stairs and handrail installation, flooring repairs.

Project Management:

• Schedule management: Capability to coordinate and manage daily site activities to align with the overall construction schedule, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Resource allocation: Experience in managing crews, subcontractors, and materials.
• Project documentation: Experience with maintaining progress reports, tracking budgets, and managing change orders.

Leadership and Communication:

• Team leadership: Proven ability to lead and supervise teams, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency and solutions-oriented environment.
• Communication skills: Strong communication with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflows.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with project managers, architects, property owners, tenants and building management to ensure project completion within scope and compliance with local building codes.

Working Conditions and Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a construction work environment. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements include:

• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to accurately measure, cut, fit and finish materials
• Physical capability to lift, carry, push, pull, and position materials, and to perform tasks while standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, or working overhead for extended periods
• Able to work at varying heights, including the use of ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms
• Capacity to work in confined or awkward positions, in a range of environmental conditions, including outdoor and variable weather conditions
• Able to safely and efficiently operate hand tools and power tools, for prolonged periods
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend and crouch frequently

What We Offer While working at Benchmark Builders, you will receive competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package (we pay the premium, so you don't have to!), GRSP matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), learning and development opportunities, company events, and more!

Join our team and be part of shaping the future of exceptional developments in Western Canada!

We thank all those who apply, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our organization is aware of individuals claiming to represent our company, often times to international job seekers. We have received inquiries about false offers of employment or interview requests that have been made without our knowledge or approval. These activities are fraudulent and are intended is to extract money from applicants in return for an interview, employment offer or work visa.

Please note, our organization will never contact job seekers with unsolicited offers, nor would we require payment for any reason related to an offer of employment. We strongly encourage all individuals to carefully scrutinize all recruitment communication and not respond to unsolicited job offers.