Piping Superintendent

2 weeks ago

Calgary AB, Calgary Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Ledcor Construction, Inc. Full-time
Description We’re looking for a seasoned and forward thinking Piping Superintendent to help lead our growing Industrial division as we take on a series of major projects across Western Canada. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the safe, efficient, and high quality execution of all piping activities while driving field excellence from planning through turnover.

As a key site leader, you will champion safety and environmental stewardship, uphold rigorous quality standards, and execute field project plans that keep crews productive, aligned, and on schedule. You’ll provide clear direction to field staff, subcontractors, and trades, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

You are a natural problem solver—someone who thrives on tackling complex challenges and bringing innovative, actionable solutions to the field. Your expertise, leadership, and ability to anticipate what’s needed next will be instrumental in delivering successful, high performance projects.

Essential Responsibilities

Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes and that efficiency inlabourand materialsmaintainhigh quality standards

Responsible for the overall execution of piping construction, including installation, fabrication, testing, and turnover. Coordinates manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, schedule, quality, safety, and interfaces with engineering and other disciplines

Ensures that site safety measures meet or exceed the parameters set out by corporate safety manual, Workers’ CompensationBoardor any other authorities

Reviews,maintainsand updates the construction schedule and ensures milestone and completion dates are met

Overseesthe care and maintenance of company vehicles and equipment on the project to maximize use while on the job site,plans aheadfor equipment requirements in conjunction with other superintendents and the Construction Manager, and updates equipment log asrequired

Reviews subtrade/supplier invoices against thefieldpurchase orders and report any discrepancies to the Project Manager or the accounting department

Hiresand manages hourly employees asrequiredto complete the project in consultation with theConstruction/Project Managers andmaintains,approvesandsubmitshourlytime cardswith all necessary details for job costing purposes

Prepares field change orders to be signed by project owner or representative whenrequested

Works with coordinators/engineers to craft and submit RFI’s asrequiredfor clarification of scopes

Develop and implement resource loaded 3weeklook ahead schedules that meet the overall Project schedule

Qualifications

3-8 years of construction supervision experience in industrial piping projects

Journeyperson (JM) Pipefitter/Steamfitter certification required

Proven experience leading large piping teams, including General Forepersons, Forepersons, and crews of 50+ pipefitters

Previous experience in a General Foreperson, Superintendent, or equivalent supervisory role

Strong knowledge of modern construction practices, industrial piping installation, and welding procedures

Solid understanding of piping and welding codes applicable to industrial construction projects

Ability to plan, manage, and execute work in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and construction documents

Experience with contract negotiation/management and construction cost control

Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and effective stakeholder management

Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences and resolve complex project challenges

Work Conditions

Travel with full time project location to bedeterminedin Western Canada Project specific

Site based role, rotational shift will be assigned (if rotation and shifts are not known)

Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekends, and travel away from home will berequired

Additional Information Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities