At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations for underground utility projects and manage crews effectively.
- Company: Established civil contractor focused on municipal infrastructure in Lower Mainland, BC.
- Benefits: $130,000 - $180,000 salary plus comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Safety-first culture with a commitment to quality workmanship and project delivery.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on essential infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in civil construction with strong wet utilities experience and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 180000 $ per year.
A well-established and growing civil contractor is looking to add an experienced Site Superintendent to their team in the Lower Mainland. This is a key field leadership role for a superintendent with a strong background in underground wet utilities and municipal infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience leading crews and subcontractors through the construction, repair, replacement, and installation of water mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related underground infrastructure.
If you are an experienced Civil Superintendent who takes pride in building strong teams, maintaining production, and delivering quality work safely, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead day-to-day site operations on civil and underground utility projects.
- Supervise foremen, operators, labourers, subcontractors, and site personnel.
- Plan and coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and site logistics.
- Oversee the installation, repair, replacement, and upgrade of wet utilities.
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, engineers, consultants, inspectors, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
- Review drawings, specifications, grades, elevations, and construction requirements.
- Monitor productivity, quality, schedule, and manpower requirements.
- Identify and resolve field issues and construction conflicts.
- Maintain daily reports, project documentation, and site records.
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership and direction to ensure projects remain on schedule and within established quality and safety standards.
What You Bring
- 7+ years of civil construction experience with significant underground utility experience.
- Strong experience with wet utilities, including: Water main, Sanitary sewer, Storm sewer / stormwater, Underground utility installation, Utility repairs, replacements, and upgrades.
- Previous experience as a Site Superintendent, Civil Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Senior Foreman.
- Strong understanding of civil construction, site logistics, drawings, specifications, grades, and elevations.
- Experience with municipal infrastructure, subdivisions, roadworks, or major civil projects is highly valued.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively multiple crews, subcontractors, equipment, and project stakeholders.
- Safety-first mindset with a commitment to quality workmanship.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between projects throughout the Lower Mainland.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- $130,000 - $180,000 base salary, based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Work on a variety of civil, municipal, and underground infrastructure projects.
- Opportunity to take a significant leadership role in field operations.
- Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing civil contractor.
- Work alongside an experienced construction team with a strong focus on safety, quality, and project delivery.
Civil Superintendent (Wet Utilities) employer: Canterra Group
Canterra Group is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Greater Vancouver Area, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritizes collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within the civil infrastructure sector. Our focus on delivering impactful projects ensures that you will be part of a team that values excellence and fosters a supportive environment for all employees.
