Civil Superintendent

Real Talk Careers; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Metro Vancouver seeks an experienced project leader to oversee various infrastructure projects. This role requires 6-10 years of experience in the construction sector, specifically managing complex underground civil utilities and other infrastructure tasks. The candidate must ensure high safety standards while meeting production targets and maintaining quality. Proficiency in MS Office and a technical diploma or degree in engineering are preferred. Join a dynamic team to drive project success.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of leadership experience in the construction sector managing sites and projects.
• Successful completion of complex underground civil utilities and infrastructure projects.
• Technical diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering is an asset.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project plans to meet schedules.
• Ensure crews model high safety standards.
• Solve project issues and scheduling conflicts as they arise.
• Develop safety plans and ensure compliance on site.
• Lead teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Problem solve in fast-paced environments.

Job description

• Create and execute project plans to meet project schedules and critical path dates
• Ensure that crews excel within our safety culture and model the high standards that we expect of all employees
• Ensure that while production targets are met, our promise to our clients to provide a high-quality product is never compromised
• If a project issue or a scheduling conflict occurs, you will be one of the primary channels and will be responsible for solving these problems
• Understand job costing and forecasting costs to form a basis of decision on critical project tasks
• Understand contracts to recognize scope change and associated responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop safety plans specific to projects and ensure the project team works those plans
• Leads, schedules, and directs trades, subcontractors and other construction staff
• Mentor foremen and work closely with junior field engineers on site
• Team with project manager to ensure seamless project delivery to the client and identify critical aspects of execution
• Problem solve and propose creative project solutions on site in a fast-paced environment under the constraint of tight construction schedules
• Participate in estimates of execution hours, equipment & other resources required for construction projects
• Meet with new and existing clients to develop project opportunities through relationships
• Participate in pre-tender site and scope evaluations with the estimators

Qualifications:

• Possess 6-10 years of leadership experience in the construction sector managing sites and projects similar to the jobs in our project portfolio
• Background of successfully completing complex underground civil utilities (potable water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, district heating), earthworks, road building and other infrastructure projects
• working with Lower Mainland BC soil conditions in all applications (Peat, Running Sand, Glacial Till, etc.)
• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of study is an asset
• Proven track record of managing a diverse and challenging portfolio of construction projects
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office software