Construction Superintendent – Multi-Family & Commercial Construction

Location: Edmonton, AB
Salary: $110,000–$135,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-Site – Downtown Edmonton

Lead Major Construction Projects in the Heart of Edmonton

Otter Wise Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Construction Superintendent on behalf of an established and growing Western Canadian real estate developer delivering significant residential and commercial developments in downtown Edmonton.

We are looking for an accomplished site leader with solid experience delivering multi-family residential, mixed-use, commercial or comparable complex building projects.

The ideal candidate has successfully led construction projects from mobilization through completion and understands how to manage subcontractors, trades, schedules, sequencing, quality, safety, inspections, deficiencies, commissioning, occupancy and closeout.

Experience with mid-rise residential and steel-frame construction is highly valued, but we are also interested in experienced Superintendents whose backgrounds include comparable multi-storey residential, mixed-use or commercial construction.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a Superintendent who can take ownership of the site, lead the construction team and keep a complex project moving forward.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Superintendent will provide overall site leadership for major development projects in downtown Edmonton.

You will oversee day-to-day construction activities from mobilization through occupancy and project closeout, working closely with Project Managers, consultants, municipal authorities, suppliers, subcontractors and trade partners.

You'll be responsible for ensuring construction is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the required quality standards, while proactively identifying and resolving issues that could affect project delivery.

We're looking for someone who understands that strong site leadership goes beyond supervising trades. You should be able to anticipate what's coming next, coordinate multiple scopes simultaneously and take accountability for overall site execution.

Key ResponsibilitiesSite & Construction Leadership

- Lead all on-site construction activities from project mobilization through completion and occupancy.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to subcontractors, trades, suppliers and site personnel.
- Coordinate multiple trades and scopes of work simultaneously.
- Establish short-term work plans and ensure site activities align with the overall construction schedule.
- Lead regular site and trade coordination meetings.
- Maintain a productive, collaborative and accountable site culture.
- Ensure explicit communication between field operations, Project Management, consultants and trade partners.
- Anticipate upcoming site requirements and proactively address issues before they affect schedule or productivity.

Project Execution & Scheduling

- Manage construction schedules and monitor critical project milestones.
- Coordinate construction sequencing across multiple trades.
- Monitor site progress and identify potential schedule delays.
- Develop practical recovery strategies when construction activities fall behind schedule.
- Review architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications.
- Ensure construction aligns with drawings, specifications, contracts and design intent.
- Identify constructability issues and coordinate practical field solutions.
- Coordinate inspections with consultants, municipal authorities and regulatory agencies.
- Work closely with Project Management to identify and mitigate project risks.
- Support commissioning, occupancy, turnover and final project closeout.

Subcontractor & Trade Management

- Coordinate subcontractors and trades throughout construction.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity and quality.
- Ensure trades understand project requirements, schedules and sequencing.
- Resolve trade conflicts and site coordination issues.
- Hold subcontractors accountable for commitments and deficiencies.
- Coordinate material deliveries, equipment and site logistics.
- Maintain productive relationships with subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.

Safety & Quality





- Ensure compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety requirements, applicable regulations and company safety programs.
- Promote a strong safety culture across the construction site.
- Ensure subcontractors and trades comply with project safety requirements.
- Monitor workmanship and construction quality throughout every stage of the project.
- Conduct regular site and quality inspections.
- Identify deficiencies and coordinate timely corrective action.
- Ensure completed work meets contractual requirements and established quality standards.

Project Documentation & Closeout

- Complete daily site reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Manage and track RFIs, site instructions, deficiencies and field documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of construction progress, issues and resolutions.
- Communicate schedule updates, project risks and site requirements to the Project Manager.
- Support project reporting throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Coordinate deficiency completion.
- Support commissioning and occupancy requirements.
- Assist with turnover documentation and final project closeout.

What We're Looking For

- 7+ years of Construction Superintendent or comparable senior site leadership experience.
- Proven experience delivering multi-family residential, mixed-use, commercial or comparable complex building projects.
- Experience working directly for a General Contractor and/or residential developer is strongly preferred.
- Experience taking overall responsibility for day-to-day construction site operations.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling and site coordination.
- Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and multiple trades simultaneously.
- Experience managing projects from active construction through commissioning, occupancy and closeout.
- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Ability to identify construction challenges and develop practical field solutions.
- Strong understanding of construction quality and deficiency management.
- Excellent leadership, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Solid organizational, planning and time-management abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple competing priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in downtown Edmonton.

Experience That Will Set You Apart

Experience with any of the following will be highly valued:

- Multi-family residential construction
- Mid-rise residential construction
- Mixed-use developments
- Steel-frame construction
- Multi-storey building construction
- Commercial construction
- Urban construction projects
- Residential development
- General Contracting
- Complex downtown construction sites
- Commissioning and occupancy
- Deficiency management
- Project turnover and closeout

Steel-frame and mid-rise residential experience are strong assets, particularly for the projects currently being delivered, but candidates with highly transferable experience delivering comparable complex building projects are encouraged to apply.

Certifications & Technical Experience

The following are considered assets:

- Gold Seal Certification
- CSTS 2020
- Standard First Aid
- WHMIS
- Fall Protection
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- MS Project
- Other construction management and scheduling platforms

Who Will Do Well Here?

This role is best suited to a Superintendent who is comfortable being the day-to-day leader of a construction site.

You're someone who walks the site, knows what's happening across the project and understands what needs to happen tomorrow, next week and several weeks from now.

You can hold trades accountable while maintaining productive relationships. You're comfortable making decisions,



resolving field issues and communicating directly with Project Managers, consultants and subcontractors.

Most importantly, you take ownership.

You understand that successful projects depend on planning, sequencing, communication, accountability, safety and consistent execution in the field.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 annually

The successful candidate will receive a competitive total compensation package that includes:

- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Career development Opportunities
- Stable, long-term employment
- Career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and experienced leadership team
- Opportunity to lead significant development projects in downtown Edmonton

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take a key site leadership role on developments that will become a visible part of downtown Edmonton.

You'll work alongside experienced construction and development professionals while leading projects that require robust site leadership, technical construction knowledge and the ability to coordinate multiple trades and stakeholders.

For a Superintendent who takes pride in being able to drive past a completed project and say, “I built that,” this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the city.

Build the project. Lead the team. Help shape downtown Edmonton.

About Otter Wise Talent Solutions

Otter Wise Talent Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned and women-led workforce solutions company operating across Canada and the United States.

We specialize in recruitment, staffing, executive search, construction and engineering recruitment, workforce consulting, Indigenous workforce development and talent strategy.

Our team partners with organizations ranging from growing businesses to large enterprise organizations to attract and build exceptional teams.

Guided by Wisdom. Built for Workforce Impact.

Otter Wise Talent Solutions welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. As part of our commitment to advancing Indigenous employment and economic reconciliation, preference may be given to qualified First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds

Relevant current or previous titles may include:

Construction Superintendent | Site Superintendent | Senior Superintendent | Multi-Family Superintendent | Residential Superintendent | Commercial Superintendent | Project Superintendent | Construction Manager | Site Manager | General Superintendent

Ideal candidates may come from General Contractors, residential developers, commercial construction companies, multi-family builders, mixed-use developers or other organizations delivering complex building construction projects.

Experience with multi-family construction, mid-rise construction, steel-frame buildings, commercial construction, mixed-use developments, residential development, subcontractor management, scheduling, construction sequencing, quality control, commissioning, occupancy, deficiencies and project closeout will be highly valued.

Pay: $110,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Advantages:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have 7 or more years of experience working as a Construction Superintendent?
- Have you successfully completed at least one mid-rise residential construction project?
- Do you have direct experience with steel-frame residential construction?
- Have you successfully completed at least one steel-frame mid-rise residential construction project as the Superintendent?
- Which responsibilities have you personally owned? Select all that apply.

Construction Scheduling | Trade Coordination | Subcontractor Management | Site Logistics | Quality Control | Safety | Inspections | Drawing Review | RFIs/Site Instructions | Deficiency Management | Commissioning | Occupancy | Project Closeout

- hich types of construction projects have you personally supervised? Select all that apply.

Multi-Family Residential | Mid-Rise Residential | Mixed-Use | Commercial | Steel-Frame | Wood-Frame | Concrete | Institutional | Other

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Superintendent – Multi-Family & Commercial Construction (Mid-Rise) (Edmonton)
🏢 Otter Wise Talent Solutions
📍 Edmonton