General Foreman
Chandos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site
Posted Jun 16, 2026
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As our General Foreman, you’ll act as the right hand to our Superintendent, overseeing all field and site-specific construction activities. You’ll manage the budget, schedule, performance, and profitability of commercial construction projects while leading and inspiring the Chandos crew on-site. Effective communication is essential as you collaborate closely with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and other field staff.
You will also run your own smaller-scale jobs, giving you ownership, autonomy, and hands-on experience. As part of our long-term talent development approach, you will receive structured training and mentorship from our Construction Management team, preparing you to grow into a Superintendent role in the coming years.
Your Duties Include:
Assisting the Superintendent in providing leadership and direction for project activities
Helping to identify and generate requests for information
Planning, organizing, and managing all site construction manpower and materials
Completing required documentation, such as logbooks, safety records, and timesheets
Monitoring productivities throughout the project life cycle and making necessary corrections
Managing subcontractor relationships to maintain timelines and scope of work
Promoting sustainable construction practices and minimizing environmental impact.
Journeyman Status with Red Seal 
Commercial Tenant Improvement or Concrete Formwork experience is considered an asset
3+ years of experience in construction management or a related field
NCSO is considered an asset
Strong knowledge of fire‑rating systems
Able and willing to work off hours and night shift
As the last step in the recruitment process, selected candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment physical testing screen to assess their ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This step ensures a safe and effective work environment for all employees.
We are Chandos
Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.
These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community.  They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.  And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!
We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.
Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.
Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for…