Superintendent

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14353

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our client, a leading Canadian general contractor that is growing their operations in Alberta and their Edmonton team. With a strong pipeline of commercial and institutional work, this is an excellent opportunity to lead landmark projects while building a long-term career with an established industry leader.

Current and upcoming projects include large-scale schools, healthcare facilities, municipal buildings, and other institutional developments valued up to and exceeding $100M. If you have experience delivering major ICI projects and enjoy leading high-performing site teams, we’d like to connect with you. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day site operations from project start through completion.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades, suppliers, and site personnel.
• Build, maintain, and update project schedules alongside the Project Manager.
• Monitor project progress to ensure milestones, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are achieved.
• Review drawings and specifications while identifying and resolving design or constructability issues.
• Administer site instructions, change notices, purchase orders, and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance with respect to safety, quality, productivity, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure sufficient manpower and resources are available to maintain project schedules.
• Complete daily reports, site documentation, safety inspections, and project records.
• Mentor, coach, and develop field staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable site culture.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in a Superintendent or senior supervisory role with a General Contractor.
• Proven experience delivering commercial and institutional construction projects valued at $30M+.
• Strong background managing all aspects of field operations on complex ICI projects.
• Experience with schools, healthcare, municipal, commercial, or other institutional developments is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods, scheduling, contract drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated success managing safety, quality, scheduling, workforce coordination, and subcontractor performance.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Trade background in carpentry and/or Gold Seal Certification is considered an asset.
• P3 and Design-Build project experience is considered an asset.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com