Civil Superintendent (Substation Construction)

Valard Group of Companies; Truro; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Job summary

Valard Construction seeks a Civil Superintendent for its Substations group, based in Onslow, NS. The role leads heavy civil earthworks and site development on an electrical infrastructure project, directing crews and equipment to keep civil work on schedule and ahead of trades that follow.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, you will oversee civil operations, supervise subcontractor crews, and interpret drawings to implement construction plans while maintaining QA/QC and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a Civil Superintendent or Civil Construction Supervisor role on large-scale heavy civil or earthworks projects.
• Experience supervising crews of 20+ across earthworks, grading, and underground utilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil operations through task delegation and productivity monitoring, ensuring team efficiency in project completion.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor crews on-site, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate daily heavy civil construction activities, organizing tasks to be productive, safe, and efficient per company safety policies.
• Interpret engineering drawings and designs to implement construction plans within project scope.
• Administer and enforce QA/QC programs across civil work, confirming earthworks and grading are performed correctly.
• Direct haul road construction, subgrade preparation for foundations, and ground prep for crane pads.
• Oversee final grade development and excavation for underground utilities and water lines, including culverts.
• Organize contractor daily tasks with manpower and resource loading across multiple fronts.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, communicating risks to project leadership.

Skills

Civil construction leadership

Earthworks supervision

Reading drawings/blueprints

Safety compliance

Crew management

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management

Job description

Our Substations group is currently looking to add a Civil Superintendent to our growing team, based in Onslow, NS.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Civil Superintendent leads all heavy civil earthworks and site development scope on an active electrical infrastructure construction project. This role owns the day-to-day execution of grading, haul road construction, subgrade preparation, and underground utility installation, directing crews and equipment to keep the civil work front on schedule and ahead of the trades that follow it.

Please Note: this is a field-based position working a shift of 10 hours a day. We are open to local candidates working 6 days on / 1 day off, or a Fly In / Fly Out arrangement from Eastern Canada working a shift of 14 days on / 7 days off with LOA and/or accommodations provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee civil operations through task delegation and productivity monitoring, ensuring team efficiency in project completion
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor crews on-site, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards
• Manage and coordinate daily heavy civil construction activities, organizing job tasks to be completed in a productive, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with all company safety policies
• Interpret engineering drawings and designs to implement construction plans, ensuring all work is completed within project scope
• Administer and enforce the project's QA/QC program across all civil work, confirming critical earthworks and grading activities are correctly performed
• Direct new haul road construction, subgrade preparation for concrete foundations and equipment pads, and ground preparation for crane pads
• Oversee final grade development and excavation for underground utilities and water lines, including culvert installation and all general earthworks associated with new site construction
• Organize contractor daily tasks with manpower and resource loading, planning work scope sequencing across multiple concurrent work fronts
• Utilize manpower and equipment to full capacity across multiple simultaneous project activities
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, maintaining daily communication with project leadership on risks and schedule impacts
• Maintain accurate site records including daily logs, productivity tracking, and QA/QC documentation

• 7 years of experience in a similar Civil Superintendent or Civil Construction Supervisor role on large-scale heavy civil or earthworks projects
• Demonstrated experience supervising crews of 20+ across earthworks, grading, and underground utility installation
• Experience with foundation works and a solid understanding of concrete/rebar standards and best practices
• Proven ability to interpret engineered drawings and blueprints and translate them into field execution
• Experience with subgrade preparation, final grade development, excavation, and culvert/utility installation
• Working knowledge of QA/QC program administration for civil and earthworks scope
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale site development or grading projects involving engineered material placement (granular and rock-based fill)
• Post-Secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.