Site Superintendent - Regina

About Avana

Avana is a growing real estate development and property management company committed to creating safe, vibrant, and inclusive communities where residents feel proud to call home. We build and manage thoughtfully designed rental communities with a strong focus on quality, resident experience, and community growth. Our workplace culture is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and shared success.

Position Overview

The Site Superintendent reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for overseeing construction activities across Avana’s portfolio of high-quality multi-unit residential, single-family residential, and commercial projects. This includes organizing, directing, and controlling daily site operations within established design, budget, and project schedule requirements while ensuring compliance with all safety standards. The Site Superintendent will also work closely with the Project Manager, who manages the administrative aspects of Avana’s ongoing construction projects.

Avana’s team is structured to encourage innovation and high performance. The Site Superintendent will have the freedom to make meaningful decisions, in collaboration with the construction team, to help reduce project timelines and costs. This freedom comes with a high level of accountability and responsibility. This position supports Avana’s continued development and future national expansion. The successful candidate will be an experienced and engaged professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well as part of a team, and leads with excellence.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (on-site)

What You'll do

• Serve as the highest authority on site, with final accountability for scheduling, quality, and safety.
• Drive project performance by fast-tracking schedules, resource planning, and detailed execution.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to align planning, scheduling, and manpower forecasting. Interaction with the Project Manager will be crucial as a high performing, supportive team.
• Direct and support all Avana site staff, including training, performance evaluations, and skill development.
• Lead daily site operations, including oversight of all field staff, trades, vendors, and suppliers.
• Conduct daily logs (BuilderTrend), weekly site meetings, and maintain site cleanliness and order.
• Supervise and manage all in-field activities of the contracted trades, vendors, and suppliers to ensure quality delivery.
• Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and control the quality delivery of all ongoing construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
• Manage construction timelines using 2- and 4-week look-aheads and track planned vs. actual progress.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and support health & safety initiatives.
• Call for, and manage, any inspections that are required. Inspections could be internal QA/QC inspections, inspections as per municipality, Avana reporting requirements and all other inspections required.
• Oversee tools, equipment, and PME purchases and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for schedule acceleration, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
• Provide 4 hours of weekend supervision biweekly, alternating with the Foreperson.
• Attend and represent Avana at various community events and functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Minimum of five (5) years of construction experience required, including experience in supervisory, management, or leadership roles.
• Strong ability to work independently while leading and collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong commitment to quality and excellence.
• Experience using BuilderTrend considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Gold Seal Site Superintendent designation considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory criminal record check required upon hire.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Why Join Avana

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with 80% employer-paid premiums.
• Employer matched pension plan starting after one year of employment.
• Vacation entitlement starting at 20 business days annually.
• Parental leave top up program for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A fast-paced, values-driven environment where your contributions directly impact the resident experience and success of our communities.
• The opportunity to support a growing construction portfolio while making a meaningful contribution to Avana’s projects, teams, residents, and communities.