Civil Construction Foreman

Thompson Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group is seeking experienced Civil Construction Foremen to support multiple earthworks and civil construction projects in the Fort McMurray region. These roles provide day-to-day leadership to field crews, coordinating workforce and equipment resources, and ensuring work is executed safely and efficiently in accordance with project specifications.

These are full-time, project-based, rotational positions located in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mining, light civil, or heavy civil construction experience.
• Experience in earthworks, pond construction, reclamation, or large-scale hauling operations is an asset.
• Ability to supervise crews across multiple scopes within a dynamic site environment.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, blueprints, and QA/QC documentation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating safe and productive hauling operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work a rotational schedule in Fort McMurray with camp accommodations.
• Ability to pass pre‑access drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Superintendent in planning and coordinating daily construction activities.
• Lead and supervise crews across various civil and earthworks projects.
• Coordinate equipment, workforce, and material requirements to meet production targets.
• Communicate daily tasks, safety expectations, and performance goals clearly to crew members.
• Promote and enforce company and client safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor work progress, productivity, and quality standards.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and QA/QC requirements.
• Oversee safe and efficient hauling operations involving shovels/excavators and large haul truck fleets (including 793 and 785 units) where applicable.
• Support project activities related to pond construction, reclamation, and large‑scale earthworks.
• Participate in site meetings, toolbox talks, and daily planning discussions.
• Complete daily reporting, production tracking, and required documentation.

Skills

Five years min experience

Supervise crews

Hauling operations coordination

Leadership and communication

Drug and alcohol testing clearance

Driver's license (Class 5)

Education

CSO certification

Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) certification

Job description

Thompson Construction Group is seeking experienced Civil Construction Foremen to support multiple earthworks and civil construction projects in the Fort McMurray region. These roles support a range of project scopes including mass earthworks, mining support activities, pond construction, reclamation, and heavy hauling operations.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Civil Construction Foreman provides day-to-day leadership to field crews, coordinates workforce and equipment resources, and ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Superintendent in planning and coordinating daily construction activities
• Lead and supervise crews across various scopes of civil and earthworks projects
• Coordinate equipment, workforce, and material requirements to meet production targets
• Communicate daily tasks, safety expectations, and performance goals clearly to crew members
• Promote and enforce company and client safety policies and procedures
• Monitor work progress, productivity, and quality standards
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and QA/QC requirements
• Oversee safe and efficient hauling operations involving shovels/excavators and large haul truck fleets (including 793 and 785 units) where applicable
• Support project activities related to pond construction, reclamation, and large‑scale earthworks
• Participate in site meetings, toolbox talks, and daily planning discussions
• Complete daily reporting, production tracking, and required documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mining, light civil, or heavy civil construction
• Experience in earthworks, pond construction, reclamation, or large‑scale hauling operations is considered an asset
• Ability to supervise crews across multiple scopes within a dynamic site environment
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, blueprints, and QA/QC documentation
• Demonstrated experience coordinating safe and productive hauling operations
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• CSO certification
• Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) certification
• Willingness to work a rotational schedule in Fort McMurray with camp accommodations
• Ability to pass pre‑access drug and alcohol testing

Additional Information

These are full‑time, project‑based, rotational positions located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Project scope and duration will vary based on operational requirements.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.