Superintendent
From iconic residential towers, noteworthy rental developments, LEED Gold office buildings, and purpose-built tenant improvements, our portfolio and expertise continue to grow. Two of our projects – Fifteen Fifteen in Vancouver and REN in Seattle – received a 2023 Award of Excellence from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). We’re also proud to have representation on the UDI U40 Executive Committee, and to have made Kincentric’s Best Employers list a few times over the past few years.
Our expertise, determination and straightforward approach are derived from our values – Accountability, Autonomy, Excellence, Humility, and Respect. The result: a quality product that’s built right – the first time.
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About the Role
Axiom Builders are actively seeking a Superintendent to join our expanding Calgary office. The project we are recruiting for is a conversion of an 18-story commercial tower to a residential tower. This is part of the city of Calgarys downtown revitalization program to bring more homes and accommodation for residents, students and tourists to the City of Calgary. As part of the larger field operations team, the Superintendent will lead, mentor, inspire and direct a field and site team to manage the overall operations, site, quality and schedule of the project. The successful candidate will maintain effective working relationships with our project management, safety and trades partners while ensuring a seamless construction process consistent with Axiom Builders' commitment to quality, objectives and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Project Manager and regularly communicate updates such as field reports, safety inspections, staffing requirements and schedule updates;
- Oversee subcontractor performance with regards to safety and scope of work;
- Ensure sufficient staffing is provided to achieve safety, schedule and quality objectives;
- Identify and advise of design deficiencies, schedule interruptions or difficulties, and other project issues;
- Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions and change notices to ensure scopes, terms and conditions are properly executed;
- Supervise and direct trades and labourers through regular instruction, communication feedback;
- Support CSO and head office in ensuring all employees, subcontractors and contractors are adhering to the safety policies;
- Work in partnership with Head Office and communicate effectively with all departments and provides reports as requested.
What you Bring
The ideal Superintendent candidate comes from a background in building multiple start to finish projects in the Alberta market. You are diverse and versatile, open to venturing diverse projects down the line in your career. You are a forward-thinking, proactive individual with strong connections and relationships in the industry. You recognize that it's these relationships that will be key to your overall long-term success in this role and at Axiom Builders. You are an effective and concise communicator regardless of the situation. As a leader, you have the ability to motivate and inspire the team to get ahead of the project schedule but do not compromise anything for safety. You value integrity and honesty - you not only dedicate yourself to the project, to the team and to the company, but also, just as importantly, to the client.
Skills and Experience
- At least five (5) years of experience as a superintendent for a general contractor contributing to new build mixed-use residential projects;
- Excellent record of leading a project from pre-construction to completion;
- Ability to build relationships with not only the field staff, but also clients and other external stakeholders;
- Ability and proven experience to lead and motivate site crew of various sizes and scopes;
- Proven success in influencing a culture of positivity, ownership and reliability on site.
What's In It For You?
We’re committed to the success and development of our people and recognize that they are the drivers behind our success. We provide our teams with the tools and support they need to strive, thrive, and advance their long-term career here.
The base salary range for this role is posted below, depending on experience, plus a competitive bonus program. During the interview process, let’s talk to get the right fit for your experience level.
Here are some of the reasons our employees choose Axiom Builders:
The Opportunity
- Project Pipeline | Maximize your potential: Enjoy endless opportunities with our $11B pipeline of impactful projects across Canada and the US.
- Career Growth | Build your career, your way. Whether you aspire to lead a team, develop expertise, or gain depth cross-functionally, we’ll support you in reaching your goals.
- Learning & Development | Embrace our culture of continuous improvement: Take advantage of custom training and mentorship programs for every step of your career, supported by our in-house L&D and Operational Excellence teams.
Our People & Culture
- People Connection | Relationships are at the heart of what we do. We gather to celebrate the moments that matter – like service anniversaries, project milestones, and cultural holidays – creating experiences that build lasting connections.
- Community Engagement | Give back to your community through meaningful volunteer opportunities with local non-profit partners. Together, we impact +70,000 lives each year (and counting!).
- Health & Safety Focus | Our goal: everyone gets home safe at the end of each day. You deserve to feel safe, respected, and valued at work. Join us as we redefine industry safety culture, including advocating for regulatory reform and making safety part of everyone’s job.
Your Rewards*
- Competitive Benefits | 100% health/dental coverage, up to 5% match on retirement savings, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program – with an annual benefits review to ensure we continue to meet your needs.
- Bonus Program | In addition to a competitive base salary, our metrics-driven bonus program guarantees financial rewards for individual performance, focusing on quality, safety, and hard work.
- Perks...That you'll actually use | Big discounts on everything from select presale properties (5%) and rentals (8%) to travel, workout classes, meal delivery services, entertainment, and more!
*Benefits and rewards differ for Canadian and US employees, as well as for hourly and salaried employees. During the interview process, please feel free to ask questions to learn more.
What’s Next: Your Application
Want to love what you do? We’re always looking for talented, values-driven people who are passionate about what they do. Discover your next opportunity and click the “Apply Now” button below!
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisitions, and all applicant information will be kept on file for future opportunities.
If you have any questions about the application process, please connect with us at careers@axiombuilders.ca.
Thank you for your interest in Axiom Builders!
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Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Calgary, AB, Canada