Civil Foreman: Lead Safe, High-Impact Field Crews

MacKay Contracting; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership role and mentorship

Job summary

MacKay Contracting Ltd. is seeking a Civil Foreman to lead daily field operations for civil works and road projects. You’ll direct crews, plan activities with the Superintendent and Project Manager, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

You will work closely with clients and internal teams to coordinate resources, pre-locates, and testing requirements, while mentoring crew members and upholding project standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Lead Hand or Foreman in civil works (underground utilities and road construction preferred).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and training abilities.
• Solid understanding of civil construction and project planning on site.
• Experience reviewing construction plans and applying knowledge on site.
• Working knowledge of grade control equipment (rotary lasers, pipe lasers, builder’s levels, and transits).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to crews, keeping them on track with schedules and project goals.
• Work closely with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and crew to plan upcoming activities.
• Communicate project requirements and progress to crews, clients, and internal departments.
• Ensure pre-locates are performed for all existing utilities prior to work commencing.
• Forward plan for materials, subcontractors, and testing requirements (e.g., density, pressure, beam tests, proof rolls).
• Lead daily toolbox talks and participate in meetings on production, scheduling, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of timesheets and work orders to head office.
• Conduct end-of-project inventory of materials and ensure removal from site.
• Provide training and mentorship to crew members, supporting their development and accountability.
• Ensure health, safety, and quality standards are fully integrated into project planning and execution.
• Represent MacKay professionally in all interactions with clients and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety focus

Mentoring

Project planning

Tools

Rotary lasers

Pipe lasers

Builder’s levels

Transits

Job description

MacKay Contracting Ltd. is seeking a Civil Foreman to lead daily field operations for civil works and road projects. You’ll direct crews, plan activities with the Superintendent and Project Manager, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

You will work closely with clients and internal teams to coordinate resources, pre-locates, and testing requirements, while mentoring crew members and upholding project standards.