Civil Structural Mechanical Superintendent

Barton Malow Company; Alberta; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle allowance

RRSP participation

Company-paid benefits package

Bonus program up to 10% of base salary

Job summary

Barton Malow Canada is seeking a CSM Superintendent to lead civil, structural, and mechanical scopes on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in Saskatchewan and Alberta. You will plan work, lead crews and trade partners, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence from mobilization to mechanical completion.

You will coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, and Electrical Superintendents, and own QC turnover, while driving continuous improvement and Lean practices on

Qualifications

• 8+ years in heavy civil, industrial, or energy construction, with at least 3–5 years in a superintendent or senior field leadership role.
• Direct experience on utility-scale solar (roughly 50 MW+) and/or BESS projects.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and mechanical drawings, geotechnical reports, and specifications.
• Willing to travel and to be based at remote project sites for the length of a project.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil, structural, and mechanical work from mobilization through mechanical completion, and promote and enforce Barton Malow's safety and quality culture on all CSM work.
• Plan the work and hold crews and trade partners accountable for safety, quality, production, and schedule.
• Own quality for all CSM scopes: build and carry out inspection and test plans (ITPs), run first-installation and mock-up inspections, verify tolerances, and track nonconformances through resolution.
• Lead civil work including site prep, grading, roads, stormwater and erosion control, concrete foundations, and substation and BESS yard civil.
• Lead pile installation (driven, pre-drilled, and helical), including load testing and refusal mitigation, and track daily counts against schedule.
• Lead racking and module installation on single-axis tracker and fixed-tilt systems, working with manufacturers' field representatives to stay within installation requirements and warranty conditions.
• Plan and oversee the setting of BESS enclosures, inverters, and major equipment, including rigging and lift plans, and support mechanical completion, turnover packages, and commissioning.
• Build and manage short-interval schedules using Last Planner and Lean practices, and manage labour, equipment, and material logistics across the site.
• Coordinate handoffs between scopes so work areas are ready and crews are not waiting.
• Keep daily reports, production tracking, and change documentation current; build trust with owners, engineers, utilities, AHJs, and communities; and mentor foremen and field engineers

Skills

Heavy civil experience

Industrial/energy construction

Superintendent leadership

Utility-scale solar/BESS

Scheduling & field tools

Travel to remote sites

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Salary – Full Time

LOCATION:

Projects in Saskatchewan and Alberta

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Barton Malow Canada is a General Contractor with clients across Canada and is part of the Barton Malow family of companies. Our services include General Contracting, Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC), Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, and Specialty Contracting. Our primary markets are Energy, with a focus on renewables, Automotive, with a focus on electric vehicle technology, and Industrial. We self-perform several trades with an emphasis on electrical construction, including medium and high voltage systems. We build it safe, no exceptions. Our strengths include being trustworthy, agile, and innovative. An extensive list of successful projects and satisfied clients attests to the quality of our work. Our core purpose is Building People, Projects, and Communities; our core values are Integrity, Partnership, and Empowerment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CSM Superintendent leads the civil, structural, and mechanical (CSM) scopes on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, from site mobilization through mechanical completion. This role plans the work, leads crews and trade partners in the field, and holds everyone accountable for safety, quality, production, and schedule. The CSM Superintendent coordinates the handoffs between scopes and works closely with Project Management, Engineering, and the Electrical Superintendents to keep the job on schedule.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead civil, structural, and mechanical work from mobilization through mechanical completion, and promote and enforce Barton Malow's safety and quality culture on all CSM work.
• Plan the work and hold crews and trade partners accountable for safety, quality, production, and schedule.
• Own quality for all CSM scopes: build and carry out inspection and test plans (ITPs), run first-installation and mock-up inspections, verify tolerances, and track nonconformances through resolution.
• Lead civil work including site prep, grading, roads, stormwater and erosion control, concrete foundations, and substation and BESS yard civil.
• Lead pile installation (driven, pre-drilled, and helical), including load testing and refusal mitigation, and track daily counts against schedule.
• Lead racking and module installation on single-axis tracker and fixed-tilt systems, working with manufacturers' field representatives to stay within installation requirements and warranty conditions.
• Plan and oversee the setting of BESS enclosures, inverters, and major equipment, including rigging and lift plans, and support mechanical completion, turnover packages, and commissioning.
• Build and manage short-interval schedules using Last Planner and Lean practices, and manage labour, equipment, and material logistics across the site.
• Coordinate handoffs between scopes so work areas are ready and crews are not waiting.
• Keep daily reports, production tracking, and change documentation current; build trust with owners, engineers, utilities, AHJs, and communities; and mentor foremen and field engineers

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of heavy civil, industrial, or energy nergy construction experience, with at least 3–5 years in a superintendent or senior field leadership role.
• Direct experience on utility-scale solar (roughly 50 MW+) and/or BESS projects.
• Working knowledge of earthwork, pile installation, single-axis tracker and fixed-tilt racking systems, and heavy equipment setting.
• Proven focus on quality, including running ITPs, documenting tolerances, and delivering complete QC turnover packages.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and mechanical drawings, geotechnical reports, and specifications.
• Strong skills managing crews and trade partners, including tracking production and enforcing contract requirements
• Proficiency with scheduling and field tools such as P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar.
• Willing to travel and to be based at remote project sites for the length of a project.

NICE TO HAVE

• Survey knowledge (GPS/GNSS rovers, total stations, machine control).
• Substation civil/structural experience, rigging/lift planning certification, or Lean construction training.
• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related degree, or equivalent field experience.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Base salary is $140,000-150,000, dependent on candidate job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the company.
• Immediate enrollment in the Company paid benefit package.
• Immediate enrollment in the Company Group RRSP program.
• Immediate eligibility to the Company vehicle allowance package.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive Compensation Program (ICP), with a target bonus opportunity up to 10% of base salary.

Barton Malow Canada is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization. Barton Malow Canada does not discriminate based on any grounds prohibited by law, including: race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and marital status. Barton Malow Canada invites all interested individuals to apply. Should accommodations be required for persons with disabilities during any step of the application and selection process, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

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