Senior Civil Construction Superintendent — Lead Major BC Projects

Torus Talent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Vehicle allowance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Career growth

Diverse projects

Equal opportunity

Job summary

Our client, a reputable civil construction contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia, seeks an experienced General Superintendent to provide leadership across several active civil sites in the Lower Mainland.

The ideal candidate will mentor Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews, oversee underground utilities, earthworks, roadworks, site servicing and drainage, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent in civil construction.
• Strong experience overseeing underground utilities, earthworks, excavation, roadworks, site servicing, and related civil scopes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methods, equipment, sequencing, scheduling, and production planning.
• Experience coordinating labour, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and project resources.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project management teams, clients, consultants, and field personnel.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Lower Mainland as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight across multiple civil construction projects.
• Manage and mentor Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Oversee projects involving underground utilities, earthworks, excavation, road construction, site servicing, and drainage systems.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other field resources across active projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers to develop construction plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, costs, and schedules, addressing potential delays or operational challenges.
• Support project start-up, construction planning, execution, and closeout activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, quality standards, environmental requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Promote and uphold company Health, Safety & Environmental standards across all project sites.

Skills

Leadership

Civil construction

Project management

Safety compliance

Job description

Our client, a reputable civil construction contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia, seeks an experienced General Superintendent to provide leadership across several active civil sites in the Lower Mainland.

The ideal candidate will mentor Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews, oversee underground utilities, earthworks, roadworks, site servicing and drainage, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.