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Site Superintendent

@ TalentSphere

Calgary, Alberta

5+ years experience
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Overview

TalentSphere is hiring a Site Superintendent in Calgary, AB for residential woodframe construction, paying $140,000 to $160,000. The role runs the site from excavation through occupancy, covering planning, daily field operations, subcontractor coordination, safety, and close-out. The posting requires full-cycle experience from excavation to occupancy and 5+ years in construction.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and direct daily construction operations on site
  • Manage subcontractors and track progress against the master schedule
  • Hold daily hazard assessments and weekly toolbox talks
  • Manage permits, inspections, commissioning and handover
  • Complete warranty work and close site accounts

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years construction experience, preferably commercial
  • Full-cycle experience from excavation to occupancy
  • First Aid/CPR, WHMIS and OHS certificate
  • Knowledge of OBC, OHSA and WCB regulations
  • Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle

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Employer posting date
2026-10-07
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2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelground: moderate
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid/CPR, WHMIS, OHS Certificate
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyconstruction management, engineering

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Job description

Site Superintendent
Construction
Residential Woodframe
Calgary, AB
$140,000 - $160,000

**Full cycle experience Excavation to Occupancy required**

Site Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction Management

  • Work with the Project Manager, develop and maintain master project schedule with input from subcontractors
  • Assess commissioning and O&M requirements for master project schedule.
  • Develop Health, Safety and Environment Plan.
  • Review contracts with the Project Manager to ensure scope of work and schedules are accurate and feasible.
  • Notify Equipment Management Team of requirements for project.
  • Assist with selection of trade subcontractors.
  • Conduct constructability reviews to bring value to the construction execution stage.

Construction Management

  • Plan, organize, direct and control daily construction operations with direct leadership responsibilities for junior resources as assigned.
  • Fully understand the Master Contract and Subcontractor Contracts.
  • Develop and measure productivity on site to measure planned progress against actual.
  • Control site logistics, maximize efficiencies, minimize deficiencies of all work including all subcontractors, suppliers and employees.
  • Establish site for construction.
  • Maintain daily and ongoing reporting to track site progress.
  • Maintain a clean and organized site.
  • Execute the quality management program proactively to minimize deficiencies.
  • Approve timesheets.
  • Hold daily field level hazard assessments.
  • Hold weekly toolbox talks.
  • Conduct weekly subcontract progress meetings and hold everyone on site accountable to the Master Project Schedule.
  • Purchase, maintain, track and forecast materials.
  • Review all subcontractor submittals.
  • Support the development of commissioning and turn over plans.
  • Fix deficiencies in line with achieving total completion date.
  • Manage risk during the project by following the Risk Management Plan.
  • Communicate daily with the Project Manager and project team on the status of construction including any concerns or discrepancies that may require escalation.
  • Attend owner meetings throughout the project.
  • Manage, control, and record all permit requirements, third party inspections, commissioning, training and hand over.
  • Communicate with the office to manage administrative tasks.
  • Responsible to ensure all on site contractually required items are implemented and completed.
  • Champion health and safety and occupational practices and regulations.
  • Provide cost-effective solutions to construction issues and coordinate with the Project Manager.

Post Construction Management

  • Complete warranty work.
  • Close all site accounts.
  • Complete any deficiencies and issues related to the warranty period.
  • Demobilize site.


Site Superintendent Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field preferred
  • Certification of First Aid/CPR, WHMIS
  • Possess valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
  • 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably Commercial construction management
  • Strong familiarity with contract administration, understanding drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards and building practices, including building codes
  • Full understanding of mechanical and electrical installations, including commissioning and handover
  • Excellent budgeting, costing, and scheduling skills
  • Solid understanding of construction industry practices, OBC, OHSA and WCB regulations and safety standards, OHS Certificate
  • Experience using MS Word, Outlook, MS Project, Electronic Document Management System, Bluebeam, and Plan Grid
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees, and external sub-trades
  • Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them
  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges
  • Works within tight deadlines and prioritizes of work to achieve them
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through speaking to groups of employees on site, and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including clients, management, and site employees
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Travel to site will be required; travel within Canada as directed
  • Ability to relocate to projects and offices within Canada and elsewhere according to Company resource requirements an asset
  • Supportive of a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the Company Promise

Site Superintendent Similar Job Titles:
Site Super
Senior Superintendent
General Superintendent
Construction Manager
Superintendent

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