Millwright Superintendent

Description

We’re looking for a seasoned and forward thinking Millwright 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 millwrighting and mechanical installation activities, driving field excellence from initial planning through to final 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 millwrights, equipment specialists, subcontractors, and trades, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

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

Join the Ledcor team today!

• Ensure all millwrighting work is completed according to approved drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and applicable codes, while maintaining efficiency in labour and materials
• Responsible for the execution of mechanical and millwright construction activities, including equipment installation, alignment, rigging, setting, and mechanical completion. Coordinates manpower, equipment, subcontractors, schedule, quality, safety, and interfaces with piping, structural, electrical, and commissioning teams
• Ensure site safety requirements meet or exceed corporate standards, regulatory expectations, and Workers’ Compensation Board requirements
• Review, maintain, and update the construction schedule, ensuring mechanical milestones and completion targets are met
• Oversee the care, operation, and maintenance of mechanical tools, equipment, and company assets; forecast equipment needs in coordination with other superintendents and the Construction Manager
• Review subcontractor/supplier invoices against field purchase orders and report discrepancies to the Project Manager or accounting team
• Hire, lead, and mentor hourly millwright crews in collaboration with Construction/Project Managers; approve and submit detailed timecards for accurate job costing
• Prepare field change orders to be signed by owners or their representatives as required
• Work with coordinators/engineers to craft and submit RFI’s to clarify scope, drawings, or installation requirements
• Develop and implement resource loaded 3week lookahead schedules aligned with overall project milestones

• 3-8 years of mechanical or industrial construction supervision experience
• Journeyperson Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) designation required
• Proven experience as a General Foreman, Superintendent, or similar supervisory leader
• Experience supervising Millwright General Forepersons, Forepersons, and crews of 10-20+ millwrights
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment installation, alignment, rigging, and commissioning
• Ability to plan, sequence, and manage mechanical work scopes to meet project schedules
• Solid understanding of construction drawings, mechanical documentation, and contract requirements
• Experience with project budgets, mechanical cost controls, and contract management
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and team development
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with the ability to address complex project challenges and stakeholder needs

• Travel required; fulltime project location will be determined within Western Canada
• Site based role;…