Superintendent

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. 

In conjunction with the Project Team and the General Superintendent, the Superintendent is accountable for delivering excellent project execution and customer service in line with the complete understanding and support of the identified project drivers.

Location: Edmonton, AB

Reports to: General Superintendent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and implements all aspects of Clark Builders Safety / Building LIFE program
• Ensures proactive project safety management and security practices in keeping with the Clark Builders Safety & Loss Prevention program and applicable legislation
• Partner with the Senior Project Leader on the delivery of the project; ensuring all project drivers including safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction are achieved
• Lead teams through all phases of construction such as preconstruction, project site set-up and logistics
• Plans/reviews the construction program with the Project Manager and Business Development/Estimating staff including procedures, temporary facilities, construction procedures, equipment and manpower
• Champion and implement LEED and Last Planner strategies on the project to support ongoing continuous improvement and achieving project efficiencies
• Manage employee performance and development, give constructive feedback and support recruitment
• Participate in initiatives to further personal growth and knowledge base
• Act as a liaison between Field Operations and other departments
• Support the Project Manager in project forecasts and be fully aware of the project financials
• Participate in month-end project reviews
• Plan/facilitate field trade meetings to ensure project metrics are achieved
• Reviews all plans, specifications and project documentation for the purposes of discrepancies and constructability review
• Work with the Project Team in the development of the Project Master schedule
• Utilizes Last Planner System, weekly work plans and 6 week look ahead to manage on site schedules, resources, trade commencement and material deliveries
• Plans, coordinates and participates in the project completion and handover process.
• Ensure QA/QC is managed and documented to demonstrate compliance with the Contract documents
• Proactively maintains required training to meet the expectations of the role as outlined in the CBGOC HSE Training Standards Matrix

Skills & Knowledge

• Leads and manages resources and Clark Builders onsite workforce to maximize productivity
• Directs and facilitates training of the Clark Builders' workforce
• Participates and contributes to individual and team performance feedback discussions
• Promotes positive morale and encourage growth opportunities through leadership responsibilities
• Maintains good relations with all project stakeholders and the public
• Ability to foresee, pivot and adjust strategies and behaviors in order to maximize project success and educate others in this scope
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills required to interact with a variety of stakeholders including project team, trade partners, consultants, and clients
• Outstanding communication, organizational and supervisory skills with ability to manage complex and numerous competing priorities
• Strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel, Word & Project
• Proven skills in an interview to support project pursuits
• Builds and aligns a team to a common goal in challenging situations
• Demonstrates/implements conflict management skills and decisive decision-making skills combined with the proven ability to consistently find creative win-win solution and / or resolutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years trade experience or relevant post-secondary education
• 5+ years relevant project site leadership experience (on site experience mandatory)
• Journeyman trade certificate or relevant post-secondary education
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Knowledge of all Prime Contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and relevant key drivers

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact. 

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