Senior Superintendent

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.

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 Permanent Full Time Senior Superintendent to join our
team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of crews. This position
manages multiple crews at a time and is required to work in weather extremes outside. This position
is required to be on site but also attend office meetings and may be required to conduct work outside
of Saskatoon limits. This position is required to maintain a valid driver’s license. As schedule is a
priority, the ability to work overtime is also often required.

1) Organize and direct project workflow
2) Hold and participate in various meetings
3) Schedule deliveries
4) Perform internal manpower management and subtrades/suppliers management
5) Manage QA/QC program
6) Understand environmental requirements
7) Manage on site project team (SC, Foreman, Asst. Super, Safety)
8) Participate in management discussions
9) Monitor and ensure on-site safety compliance.
10) Train new employees.
11) Enforce policies and procedures
12) Participate in confidential topics, such as compensation, profit/loss, and HR interactions
13) Be a mentor and leader for Superintendents and Foreman, and actively participate in
developing team culture and promoting Wright Construction culture and values
14) Be a leader in safety culture
15) All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma preferred
• Possession of a Journeyperson Carpenter ticket is considered an asset.
• Valid Driver’s license required
• Valid SCOT or CSTS Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of Construction Supervision experience required; 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; ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Must have strong communication, planning and organization skills.
• Understanding and commitment to safety required.
• Ability to work with others and gain their respect. Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and drive execution.

• Exemplifies core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.
• 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.
• Self-motivated and shows initiative to identify process improvements
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
• Prefers to have a deep understanding of their tasks, rather than simply following procedures.
• Punctual and reliable.

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.