Superintendent, Water / Wastewater Treatment | General Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead water and wastewater projects in Vancouver. In this full-time role, you will oversee field operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in civil and infrastructure construction, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. This dynamic firm offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous vacation time and a supportive work culture. Join a team that values innovation and project excellence!

Benefits

4 weeks’ vacation

Group insurance

Employer paid monthly public transit pass

Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Exciting training opportunities

Dynamic culture

Exciting career opportunities

Summer hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction, particularly in water/wastewater projects.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Direct field operations and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Project Management

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Scheduling

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Education

Construction related certificate, diploma or degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Large general contractor seeking experienced Superintendent with 10+ years of experience in construction phase of water/wastewater projects in Vancouver BC. Salary range is $130,000 - $180,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Superintendent who can:

• Direct field operations in the delivery of projects by adhering to schedules, budgets, safety and risk.
• Effectively manage field employees by providing guidance and leadership on construction activities and developing effective communication between field and other project staff.
• Develop and execute project work plans aimed at keeping projects on track and on budget.
• Provide senior level presence in the field, coach field staff on issue resolution, review site labour requirements, mentor field staff and perform succession planning.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project.
• Use a proactive approach to determine project materials are supplied and in compliance with our first-class Quality Program.
• Establish and identify on-site manpower requirements.
• Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring and walking with our team on site to support the project team.
• Collaborate with our trade partners and consultants.
• Develop and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager for all construction site start-up details including the schedule.
• Be a role model during coordination meetings with our clients and associated representatives; stay on top of workforce training for the site team and ensure all training is up to date.
• Actively receive delivered materials on site according to policy.
• Ensure that the project is built according to the approved plan, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that all content is current.
• Be a keeper of construction site inventory and work with our Logistics team to ensure accuracy.
• Keep construction site documentation organized.
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

Superintendent will bring:

• 8-10 years’ experience in the civil and infrastructure construction industry with diversified experience in infrastructure work.
• Experience across bridges, large underground utilities, water & wastewater treatment plants, concrete work, deep foundations, etc.
• A construction related certificate, diploma or degree.
• A proven track record of project success and team collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, quality and cost control.
• The ability to quickly identify problematic situations, identify possible causes, produce effective solutions and collaboratively lead a large team to successful completion.
• A passion to develop, maintain and execute the project schedule.
• Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software.
• Knowledge of the market.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group insurance (including a health spending account!)
• Group RRSP
• Employer paid monthly public transit pass
• Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting training opportunities
• Dynamic culture
• Exciting career opportunities
• Summer hours

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.