Superintendent

Division: Canada - Vancouver

Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 11,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength.

Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Our Vancouver team, established in 2011, leads with $300 million in annual revenue and expertise in complex projects. Named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers in 2023 and recognized with multiple industry awards, Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the commu­nities we serve.

THE SUPERINTENDENT OPPOURTUNITY

Canadian Turner Construction Vancouver is seeking a full-time Superintendent. The role requires availability to work on-site or in the head office from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. In this role, you will lead, oversee, direct, and coordinate construction field activities and performance of subcontractors and Turner Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff for specific area or for small project in absence of Project Superintendent. Ensure adherence to safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and budget.

As a Superintendent, you will:

• Oversee and make decisions related to project activities in compliance with approved contract documents, scheduling, logistics, quality control, field operations, and WIP and subcontractors and Turner Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staffing levels, provide technical and jobsite planning guidance.
• Manage and align General Requirements and General Conditions (GR/GC) within project budget.
• Manage project mock-ups and oversee associated testing, review, and approval as applicable.
• Ensure acquisition of required project permits and insurance, keep current for term of project, and serve as liaison with inspection agencies.
• Oversee work among assigned trades to promote coordinated project operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors’ Trade staff.
• Resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Develop and manage jobsite safety program in collaboration with EH&S team and ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner standards and safety codes and regulations.
• Create and communicate schedules and determine sequencing of work to project stakeholders and staff.
• Identify schedule risks and develop, communicate, and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
• Identify, investigate, manage, and resolve field issues and communicate with relevant project stakeholders, escalate to project leadership as needed.
• Manage and verify billing process for Work In Place (WIP) and oversee monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Manage work performed to ensure installation in compliance and conformity to approved contract documents.
• May serve as Stormwater Compliance Coordinator (SCC) in accordance with Turner’s Stormwater Compliance Program.
• Apply basic continuous improvement concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste.
• May supervise team of Superintendent employees, may oversee Field Engineers and Interns, and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other duties, actions, and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Is this role right for you:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar, and minimum of 4 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Working knowledge of construction engineering principles and techniques, field supervision, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications and basic understanding of construction accounting procedures
• Extensive experience in Safety
• Knowledgeable of building construction materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Able to work with minimal information and quickly develop understanding of project requirements
• Apply critical thinking to make sound decisions
• Project management of competing demands and meet established deadlines
• Able to build relationships across project to facilitate work productivity
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies
• Supervisory and management experience
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications
  
  
  

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. The annual base salary range for this position may be $105,000 to $145,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!

How To Start Your Journey With Turner Construction

We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do! If you feel Turner Construction is the right fit for you, here is how to apply:

• Click Apply on this posting
• Add your cover letter and resume
• Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.
  
  
  

Additional Information

More Opportunities:

• Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company’s values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
• Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
• Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees’ capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.
  
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The following descriptions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee frequently views a computer monitor, is required to sit, handle objects, tools, or control, and reach with hands, talk, and hear.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.