Superintendent

NES Fircroft; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks of annual vacation

Flexible group insurance from day one

Group RRSP with employer contributions

Training and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Active social club and wellness Initi

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Campbell River, BC, is seeking a Night Shift Project Superintendent for a major dam project on-site. You will lead site operations, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and coordinate with subcontractors and project teams.

The role offers a hands-on leadership position on heavy civil infrastructure, with 9-hour night shifts, a collaborative safety-focused environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a construction supervision role on heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with earthworks, structural concrete, forming, and drilling operations.
• Dam, hydroelectric, bridge or major infrastructure project experience is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Familiarity with construction administration and project documentation.
• Basic understanding of project cost control and financial processes.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; bilingualism is an asset.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation and a comprehensive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to site personnel, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Develop understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, and subcontracts.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing and achieving project schedules and milestones.
• Plan and coordinate construction activities with safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers, inspection agencies, and internal crews.
• Identify and resolve construction issues while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Lead daily operations and chair safety and coordination meetings.
• Prepare daily reports detailing labour, materials, equipment, and progress.
• Review and approve timecards, payment requests, material vouchers, and invoices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team development

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

English language

Job description

Shift: Night Shift (5:30 PM start | Approx. 9-hour shifts)

Our client is a leading heavy civil contractor delivering some of Canada's largest infrastructure projects, including bridges, highways, tunnels, marine structures, hydroelectric facilities, and renewable energy developments.

This opportunity is based on a major dam project in Campbell River, British Columbia. The successful candidate will join the project team as a Night Shift Project Superintendent, providing on-site leadership while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization known for delivering complex infrastructure projects while investing in employee development, safety, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to site personnel, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Develop a thorough understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, and subcontract agreements.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing, maintaining, and achieving project schedules and milestones.
• Plan and coordinate construction activities, including safety, quality, environmental procedures, staging, equipment, and workforce requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers, inspection agencies, and internal crews.
• Identify and resolve construction issues while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Lead daily operations and chair regular safety and coordination meetings.
• Prepare daily reports detailing labour, materials, equipment, and project progress.
• Review and approve timecards, subcontractor payment requests, material vouchers, and invoices.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the public.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a construction supervision role on heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with earthworks, structural concrete, forming, and drilling operations.
• Experience working on dam, hydroelectric, bridge, highway, or other major infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Familiarity with construction administration and project documentation.
• Basic understanding of project cost control and financial processes.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; bilingualism is considered an asset.
• Leadership and team development
• Heavy civil construction supervision
• Earthworks and structural concrete
• Health & Safety leadership
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Results-oriented with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Integrity, accountability, and sound decision-making
• 4 Weeks of annual vacation
• Flexible group insurance program from day one
• Group RRSP with employer contributions
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active social club and wellness initiatives
• Collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused work environment