Civil Superintendent – Deep Excavation, Sewer & Watermain, Road
Construction
Location: Ontario | Out-of-Town Rotation
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation: $140,000 – $190,000 base + LOA + accommodations + meals +
benefits
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected heavy civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across Ontario.
We are seeking an experienced Civil Superintendent with a strong background in deep excavation, underground utilities, road construction, sewer and watermain projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on field leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands complex civil scopes, and takes pride in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
The position offers a 21 days on / 7 days off rotation for out-of-town projects, with accommodations, meals, and additional LOA fully provided.
This is a career opportunity with a company known for:
- Large-scale infrastructure and
civil construction projects
- Strong backlog of secured work
- Long-term stability and growth
- High-performing project teams
- Competitive compensation and
field support
If you are looking for the opportunity to lead major civil projects while being well compensated and supported, this role stands out in today’s market.
The Role
As the Civil Superintendent, you will lead all on-site construction activities for heavy civil infrastructure projects involving deep excavation, underground utilities, roadworks, and related scopes.
You will work closely with Project Managers, Foremen, subcontractors, consultants, and field crews to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with schedule and quality expectations.
This role requires a strong field presence, leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate multiple crews and project activities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily site operations on
heavy civil infrastructure projects
- Manage crews, subcontractors, and
field coordination activities
- Oversee deep excavation, shoring,
sewer, watermain, grading, and road construction scopes
- Ensure projects are delivered
safely, on schedule, and within productivity targets
- Coordinate equipment, manpower,
materials, and subcontractor sequencing
- Conduct site meetings, safety
talks, and daily planning sessions
- Monitor project progress and
proactively address field issues
- Ensure compliance with project
specifications, drawings, and quality standards
- Collaborate closely with Project
Managers and office teams on schedules and logistics
- Maintain strong health &
safety practices and enforce site compliance
- Build positive working
relationships with inspectors, consultants, municipalities, and project
stakeholders
- Assist with project planning,
scheduling, and look-ahead coordination
Who You Are
- 8+ years of Superintendent
experience in heavy civil construction
- Strong experience with:
- Deep excavation
- Sewer & watermain
installation
- Underground utilities
- Road construction and grading
- Large-scale infrastructure
projects
- Proven ability to lead crews and
maintain productivity in complex field environments
- Strong understanding of civil
construction sequencing and site logistics
- Excellent communication and
leadership skills
- Safety-focused with strong
knowledge of Ontario construction safety standards
- Able to work rotational schedules
and travel for project assignments
- Organized, accountable, and
highly solution-oriented
- Experience working on municipal,
infrastructure, transit, or industrial civil projects is considered a
strong asset
Why This Role Stands Out
Major Infrastructure Work – Lead complex heavy civil projects with reputable clients and long-term
project pipelines
Strong Compensation Package – Competitive base salary, LOA, accommodations, meals, and benefits
Rotational Schedule – 21 days on / 7 days off structure providing scheduled time at home
Long-Term Stability – Join a contractor with a strong reputation and secured backlog of work
Leadership Opportunity – Play a key role in high-profile civil construction projects
Well-Supported Projects – Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Foremen, and operations
teams
Confidential Inquiry
We understand that many experienced Civil Superintendents are not actively searching for new opportunities.
If you are open to a confidential discussion about this role, project pipeline, compensation, or how this opportunity compares to your current position, we would welcome the conversation.
