Site Superintendent – Calgary

Building people and communities together since 1905, Wright Construction is proud to be awarded Butler “Builder of the Year” and “Top Volume Builder” in Canada multiple times over the last 10 years. Join us as we work to be the preferred builder, employer, and trusted partner in our communities.

Who we are: With our head office in Saskatoon, Wright Construction represents the longest operating construction company in the Province of Saskatchewan and in the City of Saskatoon. Over three generations, Wright Construction has helped build this province and we are proud to have produced many landmarks across Western Canada, including the original buildings of the University of Saskatchewan, Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon and much more! We also have a satellite office in Calgary, Alberta.Wright Construction performs General Contracting, Design Build, Public-Private-Partnerships (P3s) and Construction Management services. We excel in a variety of commercial, institutional, mixed use and industrial environments. Each year we complete hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space for various developers and retail chains. Wright Construction is a strong competitor in the institutional sector providing services to schools and health boards across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Meanwhile, we are a Butler Buildings dealer and have erected approximately 6.5 million square feet of pre-engineered building space.

What we offer:

Come and be part of a leading construction company while investing in your career.

We proudly offer:

• • A competitive total compensation package
  • An industry leading Employer Paid Pension Program with a Pension Matching Program
  • Employer Paid Benefit Program
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Commitment to learning – through professional and career development opportunities
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Other Employee Perks

We have an exciting opportunity available – We are seeking a Full Time Superintendent to join our team in Alberta, that is also open and willing to travel.

Summary of Position

Reporting to the Site Operations Team in our Calgary office, Superintendents are responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of site crews. This role ensures that a project is completed on time and within budget. This position is required to work on location, which may be throughout Western Canada and to work in weather extremes. This position may be required to conduct work outside of city limits and is therefore required to maintain a valid driver’s license. Interacting with sub-contractors, project managers, owners, and consultants on a day-to-day basis is a requirement.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan, schedule, organize, direct and control construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
• Oversee day-to-day field activities.
• Supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.
• Manage QA/QC program
• Monitor and ensure on-site safety compliance.
• Train new employees.
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Be a mentor and leader for Superintendents and Foreman, and actively participate in developing team culture and promoting Wright Construction culture and values
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Possession of a Journeyperson Carpenter ticket is preferred.
• A Valid Driver’s License is required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Valid CSTS Certificate
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction field is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of Construction Supervision experience is required; and the ability to supervise a crew of 10 or more.
• Knowledge of the building process and detailed knowledge of all aspects of the concrete trades and practices is required; and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Understanding and commitment to safety is required.

Personal Attributes:

• • Strong code of ethics and integrity.
  • Shows tact, diplomacy, and discretion in handling information of confidential and/or sensitive nature.
  • Must be able to work well within a team setting and contribute to team success.
  • Be able to efficiently carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Takes accountability for their roles and responsibilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Must have excellent time management skills.

Are you a good match, and wish to join our team? Apply Today!

If you are interested in this opportunity and in joining our team, please apply on our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Wright Construction however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.