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Senior Superintendent / Senior Site Manager - Buildings Division (Calgary)


Company : Govan Brown & Associates


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

WHO WE ARE Govan Brown is a national construction firm with offices across Canada. Our expertise is in commercial interior, core & shell, building revitalization and repositioning projects. Since 1994, weve demonstrated excellence through our commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation. We provide an environment that engages our people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which we work. Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada''s Best Managed Companies and one of Canada''s Top 40 Contractors. COOL PERKS WE OFFER Investing in your future: We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP). Health & Dental benefits: Such as prescription drug coverage, medical services, dental and vision as well as a Health Spending Account of $750 (minimum) to use as you like to top up our benefit programs. Professional Development & training: Expand your knowledge through various internal training programs and support of your professional certification goals. Summer hours: Get a head start on your weekends from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving Fun Team and Volunteer Events: Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community. Modern Workplace: On-site coffee bar and employee lounge with television, dart board, pool table and nearby parking. Service and Referral Rewards: We appreciate our employees commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards, (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!) Wellness & Life Balance: Through our Employee Assistance Program we offer wellness tools for employees and their families, as well as a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation. Safety : We prioritize safety at GB, with daily safety activities woven into our operations and safety programming throughout the year. We also offer a $400 Boot Allowance every two years to ensure employees have access to CSA approved safety boots. OUR OPPORTUNITY Govan Brown Calgary is searching for a Senior Superintendent / Senior Site Manager . This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your outstanding leadership skills and keen knowledge of ICI building repositioning, building (and interiors) renovations and new builds , to oversee and manage all on-site construction activities while ensuring client projects are executed safely, successfully and in alignment with quality, schedule and financial goals. Your responsibilities will include: Maximize site productivity by managing and coordinating the work performance, quality and efficiency of labourers and subcontractors in relation to the sub-contract scope and overall budget Interpret plans and specifications according to the scope of the project, ensuring compliance with working drawings and specifications Manage internal labour team and subcontractor activities to ensure adherence to the project construction schedule, scopes of work related to the sub-contract and budget Liaise effectively and maintain regular communication with all Project Stakeholders including but limited to weekly foremans/site meetings, JHSC meetings Create a safe work environment by implementing strict Health & Safety guidelines on site and ensuring compliance with all related legislation and safe practices Exercise legal due diligence, including maintenance of a daily job history log, inspecting workmanship to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and identifying resources required to mitigate potential risks and hazards Oversee project close out activities, including quick resolution of deficiencies and site cleanup Planning and implementing construction means/methods, schedules, productivity, innovations, site logistics and coordinating with all related stakeholders Oversee project close-out activities such as final inspections, deficiencies, warranty work and site demobilization WHAT YOU BRING 10+ of construction management experience, with CET, P. Eng., PMP, GSC and/or LEED certifications being assets. Experience managing base build/core & shell/repositioning construction projects Strong scheduling skills including but not limited to monthly progress schedules, micro schedule/task plans and two-week lookaheads Strong leadership skills to effectively hold others accountable for producing quality work Solid understanding of basic layout principles and geodetic datums including related instruments Relationship savvy and interpersonal skills to demand the respect of all stakeholders Understanding of applicable health and safety and construction-related legislation Exceptional time management to prioritize activities and allocate resources effectively Commitment to recognizing and mitigating risks Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills High degree of integrity, honesty and ethics Computer proficiency in MS Project, Excel and Outlook A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle required for project travel. YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT The office is located at 215 9th Ave SW, Calgary (Penn West Tower) . Your primary work location will be on a construction site in the DT Vancouver area, with Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons. On-site. This is not a hybrid or remote role. Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.