Site Superintendent

About Atkinson Construction

Atkinson Construction is a growing, employee-owned general contracting firm based in St. Albert, Alberta. We deliver high-quality construction across Western Canada commercial developments, multi-family residential, recreational facilities, public infrastructure, and supportive housing. Our work takes our teams into diverse communities from Grande Prairie and Edmonton to the Yukon and beyond. We build with purpose, lead with integrity, and invest in the people who make our projects possible. Learn more at www.buildwithacl.com.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Site Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects in the Grande Prairie region. This is a senior site leadership role you'll be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for safety, quality, schedule, and team performance from mobilization through to deficiency closeout.

At ACL, Superintendents aren't just project managers in hard hats they're the culture carriers on site. You'll mentor the next generation of tradespeople, coordinate complex multi-trade scopes, and deliver projects that matter to the communities we serve.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay for an experienced Site Superintendent
• Comprehensive benefits through Open Circle
• Bonus pay opportunities
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Employee-owned company your contributions are recognized and rewarded
• Diverse project portfolio with work in communities across Western Canada
• A collaborative, growth-focused team environment

The Work You'll Be Doing

Our Grande Prairie projects span a range of complex commercial scopes including large-scale recreational facilities, municipal and civic buildings, multi-family residential developments, and supportive housing. You can expect to run projects with real scale and complexity: coordinating multiple trade packages, managing design-build elements, working through challenging site conditions, and delivering to high-profile clients and communities who are counting on the finished product.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site activities and maintain consistent progress toward project milestones and quality targets
• Collaborate with Project Management and Estimating teams to resolve design, engineering, and construction challenges before they impact schedule
• Coordinate, supervise, and inspect work of ACL staff and all subcontractors
• Maintain site safety in compliance with ACL protocols and OHS regulations; lead toolbox talks and orientations
• Prepare daily site reports, safety documentation, and submit records to head office
• Oversee site cleanliness, organization, security, and after-hours access coordination
• Monitor and approve on-site time tracking for ACL staff
• Identify and report equipment needs; ensure only trained personnel operate machinery
• Mentor, train, and develop site staff
• Coordinate manpower and equipment logistics across company-wide priorities
• Schedule and lead regular site meetings with subcontractors and office staff
• Order and track materials; maintain awareness of contract scope and lead times
• Review workmanship, enforce contract compliance, and lead deficiency resolution

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on construction experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or site leadership role
• Proficient in reading blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of Alberta Building Code and construction best practices
• Experience across a range of scopes: framing, concrete forming and finishing, rebar, siding systems, thermal and moisture protection, millwork, interior and exterior finishing
• Ability to manage temporary utilities and site setup
• Effective trade coordination, scheduling, and conflict resolution
• Strong communication skills with owners, architects, consultants, and trades
• Proven safety leadership COR familiarity is an asset
• Valid driver's license with clean driver's abstract
• Ability to travel or coordinate for out-of-town projects if required

Preferred Attributes

• Passion for mentoring and developing others
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Solution-focused mindset you anticipate problems and move fast to resolve them
• Leadership presence that earns respect and builds team cohesion

Ready to Lead Your Best Projects Yet?

If you're an experienced Site Superintendent looking for a company that values leadership, rewards great work, and is building something real across Western Canada apply today. We review applications regularly and respond to all candidates.