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Site Superintendent – Commercial Construction
@ Aplin
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Aplin is hiring a Site Superintendent for a confidential commercial general contractor in Alberta and British Columbia to run day-to-day site execution on tenant improvements and commercial renovations, with projects up to $6.5M. The role reports to the Project Manager, covers mobilization through close-out, and requires 5+ years of construction supervision and Canadian commercial experience. Base salary is $110,000–$125,000 plus a 5–15% bonus, a vehicle allowance, and up to 50% travel.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily site construction activities and report to the PM
- Build schedules, order materials and coordinate trades and inspections
- Lead subtrades and field personnel to meet schedule and quality
- Manage RFIs, change orders and shop drawings with the PM
- Attend pre-construction and recurring project meetings
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in a commercial construction supervisory role
- 3+ years of Canadian commercial construction experience
- Ability to read drawings, specs and change orders
- Class 5 driver's licence and willingness to travel up to 50%
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 838 |
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ABOUT OUR CLIENT
- Confidential commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery and an “own it” culture (high-accountability, high-care team).
- In growth mode across Alberta and British Columbia, expanding their project delivery team and field leadership bench.
- Collaborative office + self-sufficient site teams; strong emphasis on doing work the right way and supporting career progression for driven leaders.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
- We’re hiring a Site Superintendent (Commercial Construction) to lead day-to-day site execution on tenant improvements and commercial renovations (many public-sector/government and private projects).
- Projects are typically up to $6.5M, with a steady pipeline across Calgary and Vancouver.
- This is a key field leadership hire due to increasing project volume—ideal for a Superintendent who wants autonomy, variety, and a clear runway for growth.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Project Manager and senior leadership, the Site Superintendent will own site coordination and delivery from mobilization through close-out while ensuring schedule, safety, quality, and stakeholder communication stay tight throughout.
Job duties include:
- Coordinate and supervise all on-site daily construction activities; keep the PM team informed on progress, issues, and risks
- Build and maintain construction schedules; order materials; coordinate trades, inspections, and vendors
- Lead and direct subtrades and field personnel to hit schedule while maintaining high-quality workmanship
- Maintain strong relationships with owners/occupants, consultants, trade partners, and internal stakeholders
- Read and interpret drawings/specs; manage constructability details and field decision-making
- Support budgeting and change management (RFIs, COs, shop drawings, etc.) in collaboration with the PM
- Attend pre-construction, kick-off, and recurring project meetings
- Enforce and continuously monitor the safety program using existing tools/technology
- Roll up sleeves as needed (carpentry/general labor support where required), especially on tight-turn around TI/occupied-space work
THE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years’ experience in a construction supervisory role (commercial construction required)
- Minimum 3+ years’ Canadian commercial construction experience
- Able to operate independently with minimal supervision; strong planning, prioritization, and urgency
- Comfortable coordinating off-hours work and occupied/tenant environments with tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills (clear updates to PMs/clients; proactive issue escalation)
- Ability to read and interpret drawings/specs, RFIs, change orders, shop drawings, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license; willing/able to travelup to 50% across AB/BC
- Assets (nice-to-haves): Journeyman trade ticket, Civil Engineering Technology diploma (or similar), Procore experience
COMPENSATION
- Base salary: $110,000–$125,000 (depending on experience)
- Annual discretionary bonus roughly 5-15%
- Vehicle allowance
- Health & Dental benefits
- Vacation: 3-4 weeks
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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