Heavy Civil Earthworks Supervisor

Kettle River Contracting; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Cranbrook, Alberta seeks a Heavy Civil Earthworks Supervisor to oversee project activities, ensuring safety and quality compliance. With a focus on managing crews and promoting best practices, candidates must have a valid BC Shift Boss Certification, a Class 5 driver’s license, and at least three years in a supervisory role. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role in the construction industry.
• Safety-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work well with others.
• Fit for duty and able to work in various environments and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities to meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Promote a safe and respectful work environment.
• Supervise and manage crew activities on-site.

Skills

Strong Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

BC Ministry of Mines Shift Boss Certification

Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Job description

The Heavy Civil Earthworks Supervisor will report directly to the Project Manager and Construction Manager of their assigned projects, and indirectly to the Operations Manager.

The Heavy Civil Earthworks Supervisor will oversee the daily activities within the project to ensure alignment with the safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements of the project.

Job Duties

• Promote a Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Promote and Enforce a Professional Site and Labour Force
• Assist to Identify, Assemble and Evaluate the Onsite Team
• Read and Interpret Construction Drawings and Specifications
• Ensure the Safety of all Personnel on Projects and within Kettle River Contracting
• Ensure Environmental Compliance of Work Projects
• Perform, Educate and Document Daily Field Level Hazard Assessments
• Perform, Educate and Document Daily Equipment Inspections
• Perform, Educate and Document Daily Light Vehicle Inspections if Provided a Company Vehicle
• Client Management including Progress Meetings, Email, and Direct Communication
• Assist with Resource Scheduling including Equipment, Manpower, Materials and Subcontractors
• Project Scheduling
• Assist with Change Order Requests
• Assist with RFIs, Engineering Requirements
• Assist with Cost Tracking
• Assist with Progress Tracking
• Schedule and Coordinating Equipment and Manpower with other Projects
• Co-ordinate Daily Activities with Crews and Subcontractors
• Effectively Seek Productive Methods of Completing Tasks
• Ensure Quality of Work Meets or Exceeds Contractual Requirements
• Work Under Pressure and Tight Deadlines.
• Keep a Structured and Organized Work Site
• Understands, Possesses Knowledge of Heavy Equipment, Operations and Best Practices.
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License (class 5 or equivalent)
• Operate and Maintain in a Professional Manner, any Kettle River Contracting Provided Assets including Cell Phones, Computers and Vehicles
• Adhere to all Kettle River Policies
• Train, Mentor and Lead other Employees

Job Details

• Full Time Position (approximately 200 hours per month)
• Expected to Work 10-12 Hour Shift
• Supervise and Manage Crews
• Field Based Work Located Onsite
• Off season Work Located in Office

Job Requirements

• Possess a valid BC Ministry of Mines Shift Boss Certification in Good Standing
• Minimum of Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Minimum of 3 Year Experience in the Construction Industry in a Supervisory Role
• Strong Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal and Supervisory Skills
• Be Fit for Duty
• Able to Work in Various Environments and Weather Conditions
• Must be Safety Orientated, Self-Motivated and Work Well with Other Employees and Subcontractors
• Have Good Organizational Skills
• Self-Disciplined
• Pass Pre-Employment, Annually, and Post Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Mine Supervisor Certification (considered an asset)
• Shift Boss Certified (considered an asset)

Experience

• Heavy Civil Supervision – 3 years
• Open Pit Mining Supervision – 3 years
• Underground Utilities Supervision – Asset
• Oil and Gas Supervision – Asset
• Utility Installation and HDPE Piping Supervision – Asset