Senior Superintendent – Heavy Civil Concrete Infrastructure Project
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Job Summary
Senior Superintendent Heavy Civil Concrete Infrastructure Project
Location: Vancouver Island BC Night Shift Project
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Compensation: $175000 $250000 base bonus benefits travel support
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join one of Canadas leading heavy civil contractors on a major infrastructure project on Vancouver Island.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent with a strong background delivering large-scale heavy civil concrete projects. This role is ideal for a proven field leader with deep expertise in concrete structures complex form work operations sequencing and managing large self-perform construction teams within challenging infrastructure environments.
The project involves significant structural concrete scopes and overnight operations requiring a Superintendent who is highly organized safety-focused and experienced managing complex civil construction activities under demanding schedules.
The company is recognized for:
- Landmark infrastructure and heavy civil projects across Canada
- Complex bridge transit marine and concrete structure construction
- Strong self-perform construction capabilities
- Long-term project backlog and financial stability
- High-performing operational leadership and field teams
This is a rare opportunity to play a leadership role on a marquee infrastructure assignment while being part of one of the industrys most respected heavy civil construction organizations.
The Role
As the Senior Superintendent you will lead all field operations related to major concrete and civil construction activities on a large-scale infrastructure project.
You will oversee Superintendents General Foremen subcontractors and field crews while ensuring all work is executed safely efficiently and in alignment with schedule quality and productivity targets.
This role requires a strong technical understanding of heavy civil concrete construction including complex form work systems structural sequencing crane coordination pours and large crew management.
The position is based on Vancouver Island and involves overnight projects operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all on-site construction activities for major heavy civil concrete scopes
- Oversee structural concrete form work reinforcing steel placement and sequencing operations
- Manage Superintendents Foremen subcontractors and large self-perform field crews
- Ensure projects are executed safely efficiently and in accordance with schedule milestones
- Coordinate construction logistics crane activities equipment manpower and subcontractor scheduling
- Drive productivity quality control and field execution performance
- Lead daily planning meetings safety meetings and coordination sessions
- Monitor project progress and proactively resolve construction challenges
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers engineers and operations leadership
- Ensure compliance with project specifications drawings and safety regulations
- Support schedule planning look-ahead coordination and recovery planning when required
- Maintain strong communication with clients consultants and project stakeholders
Who You Are
- 10 years of Superintendent experience within heavy civil construction
- Strong experience delivering:
- Large-scale structural concrete projects
- Heavy civil infrastructure projects
- Complex concrete form work operations
- Bridges marine transit or major infrastructure assignments
- Proven ability to lead large crews and complex field operations
- Strong understanding of concrete sequencing structural coordination and heavy civil construction methodologies
- Experience working on technically demanding schedule-driven projects
- Strong leadership communication and problem-solving abilities
- Safety-focused with a strong understanding of BC construction safety standards
- Comfortable working overnight shifts and demanding project schedules
- Highly organized accountable and solutions-oriented
- Engineering or technical construction background is considered an asset
Why This Role Stands Out
Major Infrastructure Project Lead a marquee heavy civil project on Vancouver Island
High-Profile Concrete Work Be directly involved in large-scale structural concrete and form work operations
Exceptional Compensation Highly competitive salary bonus potential benefits and project support
Industry-Leading Contractor Join a nationally recognized heavy civil construction organization
Leadership Opportunity Play a senior leadership role on a technically complex project
Long-Term Stability Strong project backlog and future career growth opportunities within the organization
Confidential Inquiry
We understand that many accomplished Senior Superintendents are not actively applying to job postings.
If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity compensation structure project details or how this role compares to your current position we would welcome the conversation.
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Project Director Major Heavy Civil Infrastructure Project Location: British Columbia Out-of-Town Rotation (14 Days On / 7 Days Off) Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Compensation: $250000 $295000 base bonus travel support benefits About the Opportunity This is an opportunity to join one of Canadas premier heavy civil contractors on a landmark infrastructure project in British Columbia. We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a proven background leading large-scale heavy civil construction projects including complex concrete structures transportation infrastructure transit bridges marine works and major civil infrastructure assignments. This role is ideal for a senior construction leader who thrives in technically demanding environments and has successfully managed large project teams complex stakeholder relationships and major infrastructure operations from pre-construction through project completion. The position is based on a rotational out-of-town schedule of 14 days on / 7 days off and offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role on one of the regions most significant heavy civil projects. The company is recognized for: Landmark infrastructure projects across Canada Complex heavy civil and structural concrete expertise Strong self-perform construction capabilities Financial strength and long-term project backlog Collaborative leadership culture and operational excellence This is a career-defining opportunity for a Project Director seeking high-profile project exposure within a nationally respected infrastructure contractor. The Role As the Project Director you will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for a major heavy civil infrastructure project overseeing all aspects of project execution including operations commercial performance scheduling safety staffing client relations and project delivery. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams while working closely with executive leadership clients consultants and key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project. This role requires strong operational leadership commercial acumen and deep experience managing technically complex infrastructure projects within demanding construction environments. Key Responsibilities Provide executive-level leadership for a major heavy civil infrastructure project Oversee all project operations including construction commercial management scheduling procurement and staffing Lead Project Managers Superintendents engineers and project support teams Ensure projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and in accordance with contractual obligations Drive project strategy execution planning and operational performance Manage client relationships stakeholder coordination and executive reporting Oversee risk management change management forecasting and cost control activities Support project staffing mentorship and team development initiatives Collaborate closely with senior operations and executive leadership teams Monitor overall project productivity quality and financial performance Ensure compliance with project specifications safety standards and regulatory requirements Lead high-level planning problem-solving and decision-making activities throughout the project lifecycle Who You Are 15 years of leadership experience within heavy civil or infrastructure construction Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects valued in the hundreds of millions Strong background in: o Structural concrete o Heavy civil infrastructure o Bridges and transportation projects o Transit infrastructure o Marine or major public infrastructure projects Demonstrated success managing large project teams and complex field operations Strong commercial contractual and operational management experience Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working within highly technical and schedule-driven project environments Strong understanding of construction risk management scheduling and project controls Engineering Construction Management or related technical background is considered an asset Ability to work rotational schedules and travel for project assignments Why This Role Stands Out Landmark Infrastructure Project Lead one of British Columbias major heavy civil construction assignments Executive Leadership Opportunity Play a critical leadership role with significant operational influence Exceptional Compensation Package Highly competitive salary bonus potential travel support and benefits Industry-Leading Organization Join one of Canadas most respected heavy civil contractors Complex High-Profile Work Exposure to technically challenging infrastructure and structural concrete scopes Long-Term Career Growth Strong project pipeline and future leadership opportunities within the organization Confident
