Posted 3 months ago
General Foreman
@ Chandos
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Chandos is hiring a General Foreman to assist the Superintendent in running field and site construction work on commercial projects, covering budget, schedule, subtrades and profitability. The role leads field staff, manages subcontractors and handles site documentation and waste diversion. Full-time, with hours and days that vary by business need.
Pay:
$40–$55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist Superintendent leading all project activities and field staff
- Plan and manage site manpower, materials and layout
- Complete daily logs, safety documents, timesheets and invoices
- Monitor productivity and correct losses across the project
- Manage subcontractor relationships, scope and timelines
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal or journeyman certification and/or technical diploma
- Five or more years of commercial construction experience
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and field drawings
- Knowledge of construction trades and local building codes
- Travel to site and off-site locations, occasionally out of town
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Gold Seal, Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Chandos
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We Build Better Together
Full company description
Established in 1980, Chandos Construction is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative national technical builders. We have over 700 field and office staff across our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Kelowna, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, and Chalk River. Chandos is 100 per cent employee owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. Over 80 per cent of our work is delivered using collaborative methods. In addition to our strength in construction management, we are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery, Lean construction, Virtual Design and Construction, and Sustainability. At all times we seek to maximize shared value for our employees, clients, industry partners, and community members in a sustainable manner. Because we believe that when we do this, we can build a better world for everyone.
- LinkedIn followers
- 65,978
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 643
- Reported office locations
- 9604 - 20 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1G1, CA
- 1000, 15 Sunpark Plaza SE, Suite 200, Calgary, Alberta T2X 0M5, CA
- 110, 4732 – 60th Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 7C7, CA
- 4180 Lougheed Hwy, Unit 103, Burnaby, BC V5C 6A7, CA
- 2680 Skymark Ave, Suite 600, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5L6, CA
- 106-1626 Richter St, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2M3, CA
- 770 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2V 1C8 , CA
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Project Management
- Other recorded names
- Chandos
- Chandos Construction
- Specialties
- Construction
- Construction Management
- Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
- Collaborative Projects
- Lean Contracting
- Sustainable Construction
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Innovation
- Employee Owned
- Award Winning
- Continuous Improvement
- Chandos Production System (CPS)
- Pull Planning
- Integration
- Special Services Group (SSG)
- General Contracting
- Big Room
- and Values Alignment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Established in 1980, Chandos Construction is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative national technical builders. We have over 700 field and office staff across our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Kelowna, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, and Chalk River. Chandos is 100 per cent employee owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. Over 80 per cent of our work is delivered using…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1980 |
| Specialties | ConstructionConstruction ManagementIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD)Collaborative ProjectsLean ContractingSustainable ConstructionBuilding Information Modelling (BIM)InnovationEmployee OwnedAward Winning |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 63 |
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Company Description
We are Chandos
We exist to build a better world.
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.
Job Description
The General Foreman aids the Superintendent in managing all field and site-specific construction activities, including budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability of commercial construction projects. This person must be able to communicate effectively with the Superintendent, Project Manager and other field staff. The General Foreman is responsible for helping to provide direction and lead Chandos staff in the field.
- Assist the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for all project activities and tasks, ensuring project outcomes are delivered successfully and in compliance with all contracts and client needs
- Assist the Superintendent to identify and generate requests for information
- Assist the Superintendent in planning, organizing and managing all site construction manpower and materials, including site layout and setup
- Assist the Superintendent with completion of required documentation, including: superintendent’s daily log, safety documentation, timesheets, invoices, labour quantities, packing slips, purchase orders, and site photos
- Assist the Superintendent to monitor productivities throughout the project life cycle for potential opportunities and losses. Make corrections to maximize gains and mitigate against losses
- Manage subcontractor relationships within assigned projects to maintain timelines and scope of work, and meet contact obligations
- Maximize landfill waste diversion on all projects, and manage construction sites in a sustainable fashion, continuously minimizing Chandos’ impact on the environment
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Journeyman trade certification with Red Seal and/or Technical diploma
- Gold Seal is considered an asset
- Leadership training and safety certificates are recommended.
- Five or more years of commercial construction experience.
- Good time-management skills.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, field drawings, and plans.
- An understanding of all construction trades and techniques.
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace regulations, ordinances, legislation and building codes.
- Travel to site and off-site locations is required.
- May be required to work out of town.
- Will be working both indoors and outdoors.
- Will be exposed to potential hazards and conditions of the construction site.
- As this is a supervisory role, hours of work, and days of work may vary from week to week based upon the business needs
Nice to Have
- Experience with a large general contractor
- Concrete and formwork experience
- Valid driver’s licence and clean abstract
- Travel required, able and willing to work out of town (occasionally inter-provincial)
- Certifications such as Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, or other site‑related tickets
Additional Requirements
As part of the recruitment process, selected candidates may be required to complete a pre‑employment physical assessment to confirm ability to perform the essential functions of the role safely.
Additional Information
We are Chandos
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 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
- Recognition and annual salary reviews program
- Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
Vacancy Status
We are actively recruiting for this position.
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