Site Superintendent (Calgary)

ABOUT WALES MCLELLAND Wales McLelland is an industry leader with over 50 years of experience, specializing in pre-construction, design-build, and construction management for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. Our expertise in tilt-up and cast-in-place construction has earned us a trusted reputation across Western Canada. Our people, whose dedication and excellence drive our success, are at the heart of everything we do.

We are expanding into Alberta with a new office in Calgary, building on the foundation of several successful projects already completed in the city. As we grow, we’re looking for ambitious individuals who want to make an impact, take initiative, and help shape our future in Alberta. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your ideas, drive, and growth matter.

At Wales McLelland, we are more than colleagues—we’re a family. Our core values of Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment guide everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career and be part of our next chapter, we invite you to join us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the construction activities that take place on Wales McLelland (WM) worksites. You will be involved in the supervision of sub-trades, WM site workers and maintaining compliance with WM safety and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all work crews on the site including employees, sub-trades and visitors
• Direct all field staff to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget
• Ensure all work on site is completed to WM quality standards
• Understand the project plans/specifications to identify possible cost savings measures, and potential construction problems
• Attend pre-construction project meetings as required
• Prepare schedules in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Manage the day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met
• Ensure that as-built drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period
• Manage and look ahead no less than 2 weeks to proactively identify issues that could lead to delay
• Manage changes in project scope to ensure that the most current contract documents are used at all times to prevent avoidable re-work
• Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the construction process
• Liaise with Project Manager as needed to provide updates and possible changes to project schedule
• Prepare and expedite project deficiency lists
• Maintain an organized job site, including site construction office
• Ensure timely and cordial interaction with Accounting
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecard entry into system, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence
• Ensure all employees and contractors adhere to safety policy/standards to maintain a safe job site and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced
• Responsible to for ensuring all safety related matters or issues are dealt with and communicated appropriately

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Site Superintendent working for a General Contractor in the construction industry with commercial, retail, and industrial new building construction
• Concrete experience like tilt-Up and cast-in-place would be ideal
• Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations in a fast paced, constantly changing environment (dealing with trades, budget constraints, tight project deadlines)
• Construction Management certificate/diploma or Trade Qualification is considered an asset
• Successful track-record in completion of commercial projects ($5-$20 Million Project Value)
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with construction of commercial buildings, tenant improvements and related site-work
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to lead by example and set standard of professionalism
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SiteMax (Project Tracking/Timecard System)

BENEFITS:

In addition to a positive and respectful work environment, the following are some of the benefits of working at Wales McLelland:

• Competitive compensation package
  
• Performance-based bonus
• RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vehicle allowance
• Employee referral program
  
• Anniversary service recognition
• Learning and development program

Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.

**No Recruiting Agency phone calls, please**