Civil Construction Superintendent
- Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
$100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of civil construction experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Civil Construction Superintendent is responsible for leading and overseeing day-to-day field operations across civil construction projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and field teams to execute project plans, coordinate site activities, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company and client expectations.
This position plays a key leadership role in driving field execution, managing crews, equipment, and subcontractors, and maintaining productivity, quality, and schedule performance across projects.
Project demands may shift based on operational needs, timelines, and site conditions. The successful candidate must be adaptable, proactive, and confident in making sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Who You Are
You are a hands-on construction leader with strong experience in light and heavy civil, municipal infrastructure, mining, and industrial services environments. You are confident managing field operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
You lead by example and foster a strong safety culture on-site. You are organized, decisive, and solutions-driven, with the ability to anticipate challenges and keep projects moving forward.
You thrive in the field, enjoy mentoring crews, and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
This position is primarily field-based and requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain. The role involves physical activity including standing, walking, bending, and working on active construction sites.
We Offer a Competitive Compensation Package, Including
This position plays a key leadership role in driving field execution, managing crews, equipment, and subcontractors, and maintaining productivity, quality, and schedule performance across projects.
Project demands may shift based on operational needs, timelines, and site conditions. The successful candidate must be adaptable, proactive, and confident in making sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Who You Are
You are a hands-on construction leader with strong experience in light and heavy civil, municipal infrastructure, mining, and industrial services environments. You are confident managing field operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
You lead by example and foster a strong safety culture on-site. You are organized, decisive, and solutions-driven, with the ability to anticipate challenges and keep projects moving forward.
You thrive in the field, enjoy mentoring crews, and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day field operations on civil construction projects
- Collaborate with Project Managers to develop work plans, methodologies, and execution strategies
- Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project requirements
- Direct, coach, and support field teams to ensure safe work practices, productivity, and quality workmanship
- Ensure projects are constructed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and environmental requirements
- Monitor and maintain construction schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved
- Prepare and maintain daily site reports, including progress updates and site conditions
- Coordinate site logistics and resource planning with project leadership
- Enforce and uphold all health, safety, and environmental standards on-site
- Ensure compliance with our HSE Program and all regulatory requirements
- Oversee care, maintenance, and proper use of company equipment, vehicles, and tools
- Identify and resolve field issues, constructability challenges, and operational constraints
- Maintain strong communication with project teams, leadership, and stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement in field operations, safety practices, and project execution
- Perform additional duties as required to support project and operational success
- Minimum 10+ years of civil construction experience
- Minimum 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role
- Experience in heavy civil earthworks and underground construction
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and field execution
- Experience with project scheduling, planning, and cost awareness
- Experience operating heavy equipment is considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management software
- Ability to manage crews and multiple site priorities effectively
- Willingness to travel and work on project sites across Western Canada
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-demand environments
- Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-driven mindset
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
- Ability to mentor and develop field personnel
- Promote and uphold our Health, Safety, and Environment culture
- Ensure all site activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Participate in and lead safety meetings, hazard assessments, and site inspections
- Valid driver's licence with clean abstract
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
- Required certifications may include:
- First Aid
- CSTS
- H2S Alive
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Completion of corporate and site-specific orientations
- Use of required PPE at all times on-site
This position is primarily field-based and requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain. The role involves physical activity including standing, walking, bending, and working on active construction sites.
We Offer a Competitive Compensation Package, Including
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on diverse and complex infrastructure projects
- A strong culture built on safety, teamwork, and integrity
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day field operations for civil construction projects, coordinating crews, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and work plans with project managers. Maintain safety, quality, schedule, and environmental compliance while resolving field challenges and communicating progress to project teams and stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of civil construction experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role, with experience in heavy civil earthworks and underground construction. Candidates should have strong leadership, planning, scheduling, safety, and communication abilities, be proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software, and be willing to travel across Western Canada.
Skills
- Field Operations Management
- Civil Construction
- Heavy Civil Earthworks
- Underground Construction
- Crew Leadership
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Construction Scheduling
- Work Planning
- Project Execution
- Safety Management
- Quality Control
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Equipment Management
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Company Vehicle Or Vehicle Allowance
- Ongoing Training And Development
- Opportunity To Work On Diverse And Complex Infrastructure Projects
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Civil Construction
- Heavy Civil
- Earthworks
- Underground Construction
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Mining
- Industrial Services
- Field Operations
- Construction Superintendent
- Project Management
- Work Planning
- Construction Methodologies
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Awareness
- Crew Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Equipment Management
- Site Logistics
- Construction Drawings
- Specifications
- Environmental Requirements
- Health, Safety, And Environment
- HSE Program
- Hazard Assessments
- Site Inspections
- First Aid
- CSTS
- H2S Alive
- Leadership For Safety Excellence
- Microsoft Office