Civil Superintendent (Electrical Infrastructure Construction)

Valard Group of Companies; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching

Job summary

Valard Construction in Port Hawkesbury, NS, is seeking a Civil Superintendent to lead heavy civil earthworks and site development on an electrical infrastructure project. The role covers grading, haul roads, subgrade prep, and underground utilities, with field leadership and strict safety adherence.

This field-based position may require travel and camp accommodations, with schedules set by project needs. 7+ years in similar roles and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a Civil Superintendent or similar role on large-scale heavy civil projects.
• Proven ability to supervise crews of 20+ across earthworks, grading, and underground utilities.
• Ability to interpret engineered drawings and translate them to field execution.
• Experience with subgrade preparation, final grade development, excavation, and culvert/utility installation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC programs for civil/earthworks scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil operations through task delegation and productivity monitoring to ensure team efficiency.
• Manage daily heavy civil construction activities and coordinate tasks safely and productively.
• Interpret engineering drawings and designs to implement construction plans within project scope.
• Administer and enforce QA/QC across civil work and earthworks activities.
• Direct haul road construction, subgrade prep, and ground prep for utilities and crane pads.
• Oversee final grade development, excavation for utilities, and general earthworks on site.
• Plan manpower and resources across multiple concurrent fronts and monitor progress against schedule and budget.

Skills

Crew supervision

Drawings interpretation

QA/QC knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering Technology / Construction Management education

Job description

Our Infrastructure group is currently looking to add a Civil Superintendent to our growing team, based in Port Hawkesbury, NS.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Civil Superintendent leads all heavy civil earthworks and site development scope on an active electrical infrastructure construction project. This role owns the day-to-day execution of grading, haul road construction, subgrade preparation, and underground utility installation, directing crews and equipment to keep the civil work front on schedule and ahead of the trades that follow it.

Please Note: this is a field-based position that may require travel and camp accommodations, with shift schedules to be confirmed based on project needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee civil operations through task delegation and productivity monitoring, ensuring team efficiency in project completion
• Manage and coordinate daily heavy civil construction activities, organizing job tasks to be completed in a productive, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with all company safety policies
• Interpret engineering drawings and designs to implement construction plans, ensuring all work is completed within project scope
• Administer and enforce the project's QA/QC program across all civil work, confirming critical earthworks and grading activities are correctly performed
• Direct new haul road construction, subgrade preparation for concrete foundations and equipment pads, and ground preparation for crane pads
• Oversee final grade development and excavation for underground utilities and water lines, including culvert installation and all general earthworks associated with new site construction
• Organize contractor daily tasks with manpower and resource loading, planning work scope sequencing across multiple concurrent work fronts
• Utilize manpower and equipment to full capacity across multiple simultaneous project activities
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, maintaining daily communication with project leadership on risks and schedule impacts
• Maintain accurate site records including daily logs, productivity tracking, and QA/QC documentation

• 7 years of experience in a similar Civil Superintendent or Civil Construction Supervisor role on large-scale heavy civil or earthworks projects
• Demonstrated experience supervising crews of 20+ across earthworks, grading, and underground utility installation
• Proven ability to interpret engineered drawings and blueprints and translate them into field execution
• Experience with subgrade preparation, final grade development, excavation, and culvert/utility installation
• Working knowledge of QA/QC program administration for civil and earthworks scope
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale site development or grading projects involving engineered material placement (granular and rock-based fill)
• Experience with specialized grading attachments (e.g., wrist-o-twist buckets, trenching buckets) for finish grade excavation
• Post-Secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
• We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.