Top Man - Civil Construction

Blackline Civil; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health benefits

Career growth

Work in Alberta

Job summary

Blackline Civil Inc. in Alberta seeks an experienced Top Man to lead trench and underground utility operations for water and sewer construction projects.

This role focuses on safety, accuracy, and productivity on site. The Top Man will direct excavator operators, read line and grade, perform elevation shots, coordinate with pipelayers and foremen, inspect materials, and uphold trench safety across Central/Northern Alberta projects.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years experience as a Topman or in underground construction.
• Read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Direct excavator operators to maintain proper trench depth and alignment
• Read and maintain line and grade for pipe installation
• Conduct elevation shots and verify pipe placement
• Coordinate with pipelayers, labourers, and foremen
• Inspect pipes and materials for quality and defects
• Use hand signals and communication to ensure safe operations
• Ensure trench safety and monitor ground conditions

Skills

Line & grade

Trench work

Pipe installation

Surveying tools

Tools

Levels

Transits

Pipe lasers

Job description

Top Man - Civil Construction

Location: Alberta (Central / Northern Projects)
Company: Blackline Civil Inc.
Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Top Man to lead trench and underground utility operations for water and sewer construction projects. This role is critical to maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct excavator operators to maintain proper trench depth and alignment
• Read and maintain line and grade
  for pipe installation
• Conduct elevation shots and verify pipe placement
• Coordinate with pipelayers, labourers, and foremen
• Inspect pipes and materials for quality and defects
• Use hand signals and communication to ensure safe operations
• Ensure trench safety and monitor ground conditions
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–3+ years experience as a Topman or in underground construction
• Strong understanding of:
  • Line & grade
  • Trench work and pipe installation
  • Surveying tools (levels, transits, pipe lasers)
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings
  
• Safety-focused mindset
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong grade-reading skills
• Ability to control the job from the top of trench
• Good communication with operators and crew
• Proven experience in water & sewer or underground utilities

• Ability to make decisions quickly and solve problems in the field
• High accountability
• Team-first mindset with a focus on execution
• Commitment to safety, quality, and getting the job done right

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Extended health and benefits package
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division
• Strong pipeline of work across Alberta