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General Foreman

@ Chandos

Calgary, Alberta

On-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Chandos is hiring a General Foreman to act as right hand to the Superintendent, overseeing field and site construction activities on commercial projects. The role covers budget, schedule, performance and profitability, with ownership of smaller jobs and structured training toward a Superintendent role. The posting states competitive wages and employer-paid benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Superintendent in leading project activities
  • Plan and manage site manpower and materials
  • Monitor productivity and make corrections
  • Manage subcontractor relationships and scope
  • Complete logbooks, safety records and timesheets

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal journeyman status
  • 3+ years construction management or related experience
  • Knowledge of fire-rating systems
  • Willing to work off hours and night shift
  • Pre-employment physical testing screen
  • Commercial tenant improvement or concrete formwork experience an asset

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Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistanceTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovernight
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal, NCSO
Perks mentionedRetirement 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
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Reported total investment
0

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, AB
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1980
SpecialtiesConstructionConstruction ManagementIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD)Collaborative ProjectsLean ContractingSustainable ConstructionBuilding Information Modelling (BIM)InnovationEmployee OwnedAward Winning
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Job description

Company Description

  • 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
  • Internal employee rewards program
  • Employee referral program

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 recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

Job Description

As our General Foreman, you’ll act as the right hand to our Superintendent, overseeing all field and site-specific construction activities. You’ll manage the budget, schedule, performance, and profitability of commercial construction projects while leading and inspiring the Chandos crew on-site. Effective communication is essential as you collaborate closely with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and other field staff.

You will also run your own smaller-scale jobs, giving you ownership, autonomy, and hands-on experience. As part of our long-term talent development approach, you will receive structured training and mentorship from our Construction Management team, preparing you to grow into a Superintendent role in the coming years.

Your Duties Include:

  • Assisting the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for project activities
  • Helping to identify and generate requests for information
  • Planning, organizing, and managing all site construction manpower and materials
  • Completing required documentation, such as logbooks, safety records, and timesheets
  • Monitoring productivities throughout the project life cycle and making necessary corrections
  • Managing subcontractor relationships to maintain timelines and scope of work
  • Promoting sustainable construction practices and minimizing environmental impact.

Qualifications

  • Journeyman Status with Red Seal
  • Commercial Tenant Improvement or Concrete Formwork experience is considered an asset
  • 3+ years of experience in construction management or a related field
  • NCSO is considered an asset
  • Strong knowledge of fire‑rating systems
  • Able and willing to work off hours and night shift
  • As the last step in the recruitment process, selected candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment physical testing screen to assess their ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This step ensures a safe and effective work environment for all employees.

Additional Information

We are Chandos

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.

Vacancy

This is an open, active 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.

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