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KEMWAY BUILDERS INC.THE ORGANIZATIONOur client, Kemway Group of Companies, has been a trusted name in Edmonton’s construction industry since 1990. As a leading General Contractor, Kemway is recognized for its expertise in design-build and light industrial construction. In 2022, the company expanded its operations by launching a Property Management division, serving industrial and commercial clients. With growth plans and a commitment to leadership in the light industrial sector, Kemway continues to foster innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking across its team.Over more than three decades of continuous growth, Kemway has earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and collaboration. The company’s success is built on a strong team-based culture that emphasizes transparency, professionalism, and excellence in every project. This dedication to people and performance has been recognized through multiple industry accolades, including the 2015 and 2016 Contractor of the Year Awards. As the organization continues to grow, maintaining its collaborative and values-driven culture remains central to its identity and long-term success.Kemway Group of Companies celebrate successes, share knowledge, and discuss new ideas to bring innovation to the table. Their team is the ore of their business – their people are the foundation for the relationships that make Kemway great. Kemway’s core values: Serving and caring for our community with integrity.Serving with:PurposeHumilityFlexibilityExcellenceCaring through:ListeningEmpathyStewardshipKindnessIntegrity with:HonestyTransparencyTrustEthicsFor more information, please visit OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Site Superintendent will provide leadership, overseeing and coordinating all site construction activities, while supervising all trades and field personnel as required to successfully complete the projects on schedule and within budget. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest quality, while administering sound construction practices with all on-site activities. The Site Superintendent also maintains the job site administration and closes out projects. This position represents and promotes the company and its core values with honesty and integrity.RESPONSIBILITIESGiven the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience, and attributes:Safety ManagementConfidently leads and owns all aspects of site safety.Demonstrates strong on-site presence and leadership without micromanaging.Commands respect and maintains clear control of the site through effective communication and engagement.Creates a job site where safety is visibly and consistently felt by all team members.Quality ManagementMaintains strong awareness and attention to detail, consistently identifying quality issues that should be obvious at the site level.Reviews all scopes of work to ensure they meet appropriate quality standards for the specific project.Assesses workmanship (e.g., painting, drywalling) and immediately recognizes whether it meets expected quality levels.Understands varying quality requirements per job and ensures execution aligns with those expectations.Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, learning from mistakes and striving to elevate quality with every project.Drives the team toward excellence, focusing on the incremental improvements that differentiate good from great. Client ExperienceRecognizes key moments when they are “on stage” and must positively represent the company to clients.Supports an excellent client experience by ensuring clients feel heard, valued, and engaged throughout the project.Builds credibility and trust with clients, strengthening their influence as a technical expert and neutral voice on the project.Demonstrates professionalism beyond technical skill—showing polish, adaptability, and the ability to tailor communication and approach to different client personalities and styles.Adjusts behaviour and presentation as needed (e.g., adapting to a more formal client environment), demonstrating strong situational awareness and client-focused communication.Cost ControlsDemonstrates strong business acumen with the ability to understand, manage, and interpret project financials.Maintains full awareness of contract terms and ensures all decisions align with contractual obligations.Applies critical thinking to cost-related decisions, understanding cause and effect before taking action.Communicates proactively to avoid surprises and ensures transparency across the team and stakeholders.Works collaboratively rather than in a silo, ensuring financial impacts and risks are clearly discussed and understood.Project SchedulingTakes full ownership of the project schedule—creating, managing, coordinating, and communicating all scheduling requirements.Drives the project to completion on time, ensuring all milestones are met and proactively addressing any risks to timelines.Accurately reverse-engineers schedules to determine required timelines, sequencing, and resource needs.Utilizes Microsoft Project effectively; proficiency with this tool is a strong asset.Maintains basic Microsoft Office skills and demonstrates solid general IT capabilities to support scheduling and coordination.Technical KnowledgeTakes full ownership of the project schedule—creating, managing, coordinating, and communicating all scheduling requirements.Drives the project to completion on time, ensuring all milestones are met and proactively addressing any risks to timelines.Accurately reverse-engineers schedules to determine required timelines, sequencing, and resource needs.Utilizes Microsoft Project effectively; proficiency with this tool is a strong asset.Maintains basic Microsoft Office skills and demonstrates solid general IT capabilities to support scheduling and coordination.Site ActivitiesEnsures the job site is well-managed, secure, and professionally represented at all times.Coordinates day-to-day site activities, including trade scheduling and on-site logistics.Confirms appropriate supervision is consistently in place to maintain safety, productivity, and operational control.FIRST YEAR – MEASURES OF SUCCESSDemonstrate strong technical acumen, earning credibility and respect from superintendent peers through knowledgeable, fact-based decision-making.Exhibit a strong work ethic by consistently showing initiative, reliability, and commitment to high-quality performance.Integrate seamlessly into the team, building positive relationships and contributing to a collaborative, tight-knit site culture.Build a high level of trust with the Director, establishing yourself as a dependable, capable, and aligned member of the leadership team.THE INDIVIDUALGiven the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience, and attributes:EducationJourneyman Certificate in a relevant trade.ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience supervising construction job sites.Demonstrated leadership in safety excellence.Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.Valid driver’s license.Current First Aid certification.Competencies and KnowledgeHighly motivated, goal oriented and confident individualVery organized with a systematic approach to tasks in order to achieve accuracy and efficiencyDisplays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and costs.Tactful and mature demeanour with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalitiesAble to examine issues from multiple viewpoints and strong attention to detailProfessionally and technically competentPersonal Profile Positive attitude.Builds strong trusting relationshipsApproachableHighly accountableStrong integrity, ethical standards, and work ethicHighly organized with good time management skillsTakes initiative.AmbitiousResults-drivenExhibits sound judgmentCOMPENSATIONAn excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.LOCATIONEdmonton, AlbertaWORK ENVIRONMENTThis position will require office time and on-site travel within Edmonton and area. HOW TO APPLYFor the opportunity to join our client in the role of Site Superintendent please email your resume to referencing Position ID # ASOL-843207. Should you have an inquiry regarding this position, please contact Tammy Berge at 587-200-0114 ext. 103.For further information on ProFound Talent Inc. please visit: OPPORTUNITYProFound Talent is a woman owned and operated business, recognized and certified by Women Business Enterprise (WBE). We pride ourselves in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in our recruitment processes and in our work environment, where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to which you may confidentially share your accommodation needs at time of application. We will adjust our processes to ensure you have an inclusive, fair, and respectful experience that allows you to represent yourself in your unique and most authentic way. * We thank all applicants for your submissions, however only candidates being considered for this role will be contacted. *