Superintendent (Municipal Infrastructure)

6 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Chandos Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year
Company Description

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada's premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company's performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

Ready to build projects that keep communities running? Join us as a Superintendent focused on critical infrastructure - including water and wastewater treatment facilities, bridges, and other essential public works projects.

You'll lead day-to-day site operations, direct production, and collaborate closely with project managers and subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality projects that have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

  • Continuously monitor project budget and forecasting to the individual phase code level and cost type for potential gains and losses
  • Provide leadership and direction for all project activities and tasks, ensuring project outcomes are delivered successfully and in compliance with all contracts and client needs
  • Ensure clear communication of project-specific roles and responsibilities for all site personnel. Provide regular and respectful feedback for all under your direction
  • Monitor company equipment and supplies to ensure the needed equipment is where it's required.
  • Inspect tools and equipment and notify the Tools and Equipment Manager for service and repair as needed
Qualifications

You bring grit, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to every project. You thrive in a hands-on environment, solving problems on the fly and building trust through clear, respectful communication—even when the pressure's on.

  • 5+ years' experience as a Superintendent for a large general contractor
  • Background in Critical Infastructure (water, wastewater, bridge, etc.) projects considered a strong asset.
  • Journeyman trade certification or equivalent field experience
  • Willingness to be hands-on in the field and to work occasional night shifts
  • Able and willing to travel and work across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Assets

  • Technical diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
  • Gold Seal certification
  • NCSO
Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

  • We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it
  • Competitive wages
  • Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
  • RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
  • Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
  • Recognition and annual salary reviews program
  • Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
  • Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.

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