Civil Superintendent

Join a leading full-service utility contractor specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of essential infrastructure. Our client plays a critical role in supporting water, sewer, gas and electric systems for municipalities, utility providers, and private clients. They are seeking for an experienced Civil Superintendent to join their team to help deliver reliable utility solutions.

About The Opportunity
You will be joining a growingh company in Lower Mainland. Your role will involve mentoring forepersons, pipelayers and machiene operators.

About The Position
Your roles & responsibilities will involve:

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervising site crews and provide clear, constructive feedback to ensure high performance.
• Coaching and mentoring Forepersons on safety, productivity and quality.
• Ensuring Forepersons understand and execute the daily plan effectively.
• Participating in annual performance reviews of Forepersons.

Site Management & Operations

• Overseeing daily site operations, including scheduling, equipment and material deliveries, and progress tracking.
• Maintaining a strong on-site presence and support project execution.
• Planning construction processes and collaborating with contractors.
• Delegating and managing daily tasks assigned to field team members.
• Monitoring and tracking project progress while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Working closely with Project Managers to report work progress, crew performance, safety metrics, and schedule variances.

Safety & Compliance

• Promoting and enforcing the implementation of all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conducting and participating in safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Monitoring Forepersons’ responsibilities in conducting Daily Toolbox Talks.
• Ensuring site adherence to quality and safety guidelines.

Communication & Coordination

• Collaborating with operations management to assess subcontractor and staffing requirements.
• Assisting in coordinating subcontractors and attend subcontractor meetings.
• Helping monitor construction work schedules.
• Addressing and resolving on-site issues, disputes, and emergencies.
• Managing communication related to on-site disturbances and crew matters.

Administrative & Budget Oversight

• Understanding project budgets and controlling costs while maintaining safety and quality.
• Supporting HR and operations teams in hiring, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensuring Forepersons submit accurate daily reports, worker timesheets, and equipment logs.
• Monitoring Forepersons' follow-up on material requisitions submitted by Project Managers.

The Requirements

• 5+ years’ Civil Utility experience as a Superintendent.
• Proficient in SiteMax and Bluebeam.
• BC Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record.

Compensation

• Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 DOE
• Vehicle & Fuel Card
• Health & Dental Cover
• Additional Vacation Days
• RRSP matching

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.