Underground Foreman Volker Stevin Contracting Calgary, AB Application Deadline: 27/06/2025

Vscontracting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading civil contractor as an Underground Foreman in Calgary. You'll lead a skilled crew in deep utility projects, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality. With a commitment to your growth and success, you'll be part of a team that emphasizes collaboration and innovation in infrastructure development.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Access to 500+ training courses

Employer RRSP contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underground construction experience, including 2+ in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of deep utility materials and installation procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew on underground utility projects, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Organize tasks and coordinate with Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Monitor work progress and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crew Coordination

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

App-based safety tools

Job description

At Volker Stevin, our Foremen are leaders on the ground — essential to the successful delivery of every project we build. If you thrive in a hands-on role where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the core, we invite you to be part of a company that values skill, trust, and growth. Join our dedicated team and help shape the infrastructure that supports our communities.

Reporting to the Underground Superintendent, the Underground Foreman is responsible for leading a crew on underground utility projects, with a strong focus on deep installations such as storm, water, and sanitary systems. This role involves coordinating day-to-day site activities, ensuring crew productivity, safety, and quality, while supporting the successful execution of project goals and timelines.

How You’ll Add Value

• Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment
• Supervise and guide crew members in the installation of deep utilities (storm, water, and sanitary), ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications
• Organize daily work tasks, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient site operations and meet project deadlines
• Communicate clearly with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and inspectors to coordinate activities and resolve issues
• Monitor work progress and report on project status, crew performance, and any challenges that arise
• Maintain accurate and timely field documentation, including daily logs, timecards, and safety reports
• Support on-site problem solving and implement corrective actions to keep work on track and within scope
• Provide hands-on training, mentorship, and feedback to crew members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of underground construction experience, with 2+ years in a foreman or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of deep utility materials, systems, and installation procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans
• Effective leadership, communication, and crew coordination skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and app-based safety and production tools
• Flexibility to work long hours, shifts, on-call, or night work in various weather conditions as required, with readiness to travel to remote areas
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a Driver’s Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions

Note: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required.

How We Make It Count

As part of the Volker Stevin group of companies, we invest in our people by providing industry-leading support, training, and benefits that help you build a rewarding career and a strong future for your family.

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees
• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
• Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

Our Commitment to You

Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being ‘true to our word’ means being ‘true to our people.’

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.

About Volker Stevin Contracting

Since 1978 Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd. has been one of the premier civil contractors in the Calgary region. We are a well-established, and highly respected general contractor with a wealth of experience, and expertise in projects ranging from $10,000 to $150,000,000. We take great pride in delivering top quality projects on time, and on budget.As one of the larger local contractors, we have the personnel, resources, and equipment to ensure timely delivery of the projects to which we commit. Our resource pool offers us approximately 800 employees, from general laborers to the most highly skilled equipment operators, foremen, superintendents, and project managers, all within the City of Calgary and area.

About Volker Stevin Contracting

Since 1978 Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd. has been one of the premier civil contractors in the Calgary region. We are a well-established, and highly respected general contractor with a wealth of experience, and expertise in projects ranging from $10,000 to $150,000,000. We take great pride in delivering top quality projects on time, and on budget.As one of the larger local contractors, we have the personnel, resources, and equipment to ensure timely delivery of the projects to which we commit. Our resource pool offers us approximately 800 employees, from general laborers to the most highly skilled equipment operators, foremen, superintendents, and project managers, all within the City of Calgary and area.

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