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Civil Foreman

  • Saint John, NB, Canada
  • Juniper, NB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years of civil construction experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman capacity
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

We are currently seeking Civil Construction Foreman to join a large-scale windfarm construction project. This is a rotational, camp-based opportunity offering competitive wages, steady hours, and a strong commitment to safety.

Position Overview

As a Civil Foreman with Maritime Civil & Energy Limited, you will play a key leadership role overseeing day-to-day field operations on a major windfarm project. You will coordinate crews, equipment, and work areas to support excavation, road construction, civil infrastructure, and heavy equipment activities.

Work Schedule

  • 14 days on / 7 days off rotation
  • 12-hour shifts (day and night rotations may apply)
  • Camp-based position with accommodations and meals provided
  • Lead and supervise civil construction crews, ensuring safe and efficient execution of work
  • Coordinate daily activities including equipment allocation, workforce planning, and work sequencing
  • Conduct daily tailgate meetings and enforce site safety policies and procedures
  • Interpret project plans, grades, drawings, and specifications
  • Monitor productivity, quality, and progress of earthworks and civil construction activities
  • Complete daily reporting, including timesheets, progress logs, and safety documentation
  • Collaborate with site leadership, engineering teams, and equipment operators to maintain production targets
  • Ensure equipment and materials are utilized effectively and safely
  • 5+ years of civil construction experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman capacity
  • Strong working knowledge of earthworks, road building, and heavy civil construction
  • Experience supervising mixed crews (operators, labourers, truck drivers, etc.)
  • Ability to lead in a remote, camp-based environment with long shift rotations
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven commitment to safety
  • Valid driver’s license

What We Offer

  • Competitive Wages
  • Camp accommodations and meals provided at no cost

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Civil Foreman at Maritime Civil & Energy Limited will lead and supervise civil crews on a windfarm site, coordinating equipment, workforce and daily work sequencing. The role also runs daily safety meetings, reads plans and drawings, tracks progress and quality, and completes daily reports.

Requirements

Candidates need 5+ years of civil construction experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role. They must know earthworks, road building and heavy civil work, lead mixed crews, work well in a remote camp setting, and hold a valid driver's licence.

Skills

  • Crew supervision
  • Earthworks
  • Road building
  • Heavy civil construction
  • Heavy equipment coordination
  • Interpreting drawings and specifications
  • Grade and plan interpretation
  • Workforce planning
  • Work sequencing
  • Site safety enforcement
  • Tailgate meetings
  • Progress and productivity monitoring
  • Timesheets and daily reporting
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Excavation
  • Civil infrastructure

Benefits

  • Camp accommodations
  • Meals provided

Categories

  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • civil foreman
  • civil construction
  • foreman
  • earthworks
  • road construction
  • heavy civil
  • heavy equipment
  • windfarm construction
  • wind energy
  • construction supervisor
  • site supervisor
  • crew supervision
  • camp-based
  • rotational
  • construction safety
  • tailgate meeting
  • excavation
  • civil infrastructure
  • construction progress reporting
  • J.D. Irving

Seniority

Senior

Perks

  • Meals

Tools

  • heavy equipment

Languages

  • English

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