Superintendent - Mechanical & Electrical; Western Projects

Superintendent - Mechanical & Electrical (Western Projects)

Position Overview

Join Ganotec in the vital role of Superintendent, where you will oversee and guide a diverse team consisting of foremen and craft workers across multiple project sites. You will play a key role in managing the planning, scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance of construction activities, ensuring all work aligns with project drawings and specifications. This leadership position demands a proactive approach, fostering strong collaborative relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

At Ganotec, you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, complex projects that drive industrial advancement while benefiting from a dynamic and supportive environment that values safety, skill, and innovation.

Requisition
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group:
Ganotec District
Department:
Field Supervision
Market:
Industrial

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location

This Superintendent position is headquartered in Edmonton, offering flexibility through either a fly-in/fly-out schedule on an 11/3 rotation or a potential temporary relocation based on project requirements and personal circumstances. Candidates should be open to these arrangements to effectively support the allocation and management of project resources across varied locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate crew activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive project plans and schedules in collaboration with project management teams.
• Monitor daily operations within assigned disciplines, conducting thorough inspections to maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Deliver job site safety training and promote a culture of safety awareness among all personnel to minimize risks and incidents.
• Manage and control project budgets by enforcing cost control measures and proactively addressing potential financial impacts.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards to ensure all work meets or exceeds contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate communication across teams, resolve operational challenges promptly, and adapt to changing project conditions with agility and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of construction industry experience with at least 3 years in a superintendent or equivalent leadership position, preferably within mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Proven capability to supervise multiple technical trades, including steel erection, piping, and mechanical systems, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of complex construction processes.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently with strong decision-making skills and initiative.
• Ability to quickly assimilate Ganotec’s policies, procedures, and software tools essential for project management and reporting.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, capable of anticipatory thinking and effective resolution of on-site issues.
• Outstanding organizational skills paired with strong communication and interpersonal abilities to lead diverse teams and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Extensive experience in leadership roles encompassing safety management, contractual negotiations, planning, and administration, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and compliantly.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions.

Base Compensation: $130,000/yr - $180,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.