Earthworks Superintendent

JDS Group of Companies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

JDS Group of Companies seeks an Earthworks Superintendent to lead heavy civil and industrial earthworks on mining and infrastructure projects. You will oversee grading, excavation, road construction, dam foundations, and site prep to meet design specs and regulatory requirements.

Rotation details and site logistics are part of the role, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality control across subcontracted crews and field operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading earthworks on heavy civil or mining projects.
• Strong safety record and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Contractor management: oversee subcontracted earthworks crews and monitor performance against safety, schedule, and quality KPIs.
• Field leadership: supervise crews, interpret drawings, track progress and productivity against schedule.
• Quality & compliance: ensure activities meet project specs, geotechnical reports, and testing standards; support QC activities.
• Safety: enforce site safety protocols, promote safety-first culture, and identify hazards.
• Equipment & material coordination: coordinate use of dozers, scrapers, haul trucks, graders; liaise with surveyors and quality teams.

Job description

The Earthworks Superintendent is responsible for leading the execution of heavy civil and industrial earthworks activities on mining and infrastructure projects. This role oversees grading, excavation, road construction, dam foundations, and site preparation works, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Rotation: 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Location: Arnea, Greece

Responsibilities

The Electrical Superintendent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Contractor Management:
  • Provide daily oversight and direction to subcontracted earthworks crews.
  • Monitor contractor performance against safety, schedule, and quality KPIs.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, scopes of work, and reporting requirements.
• Field Leadership:
  • Supervise and coordinate crews and subcontractors engaged in excavation, grading, haulage, compaction, and site prep.
  • Interpret construction drawings and specifications for earthworks and heavy civil scopes.
  • Maintain daily field logs and track progress against the schedule and productivity targets.
• Quality & Compliance:
  • Ensure construction activities adhere to project specifications, geotechnical reports, and compaction/testing standards.
  • Support field quality control and verification activities, including density testing and slope stability checks.
  • Ensure environmental best practices are followed during soil handling, drainage, and erosion control.
• Safety:
  • Enforce site safety protocols and participate in toolbox talks and safety audits.
  • Promote a safety-first culture among crews and contractors.
  • Monitor field conditions to identify and mitigate hazards proactively.
• Equipment & Material Coordination:
  • Coordinate use of heavy equipment including dozers, scrapers, haul trucks, and graders.
  • Monitor earthworks quantities, materials handling, and delivery schedules.
  • Interface with surveyors and quality teams for grade control and reporting.