Superintendent (Civil Construction)

Jacob Bros Co; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Group Medical, Extended Health and/or

RRSP match

Three weeks vacation

New 50,000 sq ft office and facility

5 Year Service Award (Trip for two in/

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Jacob Bros is seeking Civil Superintendents to lead on-site construction across British Columbia. You will supervise crews and subcontractors, manage schedules, ensure safety, and maintain quality while meeting budget targets.

The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory experience in earthworks and utilities, with strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, and project coordination. Benefit-rich packages include vacation time, health coverage, and a modern South Surrey facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience as a Civil Superintendent on earthworks and underground utilities projects.
• 3 additional years of experience as a Foreman, Lead Hand or Field Engineer preferred.
• Expert understanding of construction industry and business operations, including cost management processes and reports, construction specifications and methods, contract language, and project planning and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervises construction workforce and oversees on-site construction activities to construct the project effectively, safely and within budget.
• Hires, trains, supervises and mentors craft personnel; oversees own-forces crews and subcontractors and manages the work.
• Develops and maintains open communication with crews, trades, project team and clients to ensure project performance, safety and quality requirements are met.
• Prepares work plans and scheduling to determine manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Monitors and executes the project construction plan; develops and implements job schedules and three week look ahead schedules.
• Leads effective site meetings with craft, trades, and project teams.
• Examines field conditions, corrects inaccuracies and implements cost saving measures.
• Understands project scope and applies engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve challenges.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Site leadership

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Job description

Join us and build what matters for BC. Jacob Bros is now hiring Civil Superintendents.

Responsibilities

• Supervises construction workforce and oversees on-site construction activities to construct the project effectively, safely and within budget.
• Hires, trains, supervises and mentors craft personnel; oversees own-forces crews and subcontractors and manages the work.
• Develops and maintains open communication with crews, trades, project team and clients to ensure project performance, safety and quality requirements are met.
• Prepares work plans and scheduling to determine manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Monitors and executes the project construction plan; develops and implements job schedules and three week look ahead schedules.
• Leads effective site meetings with craft, trades, and project teams.
• Examines field conditions, corrects inaccuracies and implements cost saving measures.
• Understands project scope and applies engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve challenges.
• Collaborates with Project Manager to implement Safety program and maintain all safety documentation.
• Maintains project administration correspondence, complies with all project documentation requirements.
• Develops strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5years of supervisory experience as a Civil Superintendent on earthworks and underground utilities projects.
• 3 additional years of experience as a Foreman, Lead Hand or Field Engineer preferred.
• Expert understanding of construction industry and business operations, including cost management processes and reports, construction specifications and methods, contract language, and project planning and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental procedures and legislation.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience using Microsoft Office Suite or internal project controls software and scheduling software.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including night shifts as required.
• Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada.

Your Rewards

• Competitive compensation packages
• Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Matched RRSP contributionEligibility for Profit Sharing Program
• Three weeks vacation
• New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
• 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
• Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program

About Jacob Bros

At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia's construction industry.

We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.

Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.

Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.