Civil Superintendent – Heavy Civil & Industrial Concrete Construction
Edmonton, Alberta | Fly-in/Fly-out
$130,000 - $160,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
Site-Based Position | Western Canada Projects
About Us
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned and woman-led workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with meaningful career opportunities across Canada.
We are proud to partner with a leading Canadian industrial construction organization to recruit experienced Civil Superintendents to support major industrial, heavy civil, and infrastructure projects throughout Western Canada.
About the Opportunity
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is proud to partner with a leading Canadian industrial construction organization to recruit experienced Civil Superintendents – Heavy Civil & Industrial Concrete Construction to support major projects across Western Canada.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned field leader who thrives in complex industrial environments, enjoys leading teams from the front, and takes pride in safely delivering large-scale concrete-intensive construction projects.
The successful candidate will provide site leadership for major industrial civil construction projects with a significant focus on structural concrete, concrete foundations, formwork, precast installation, earthworks, underground utilities, and civil infrastructure construction.
This is a site-based opportunity supporting projects across Western Canada. Candidates can be based anywhere in Canada but must be willing to travel and work rotational schedules at project sites as required.
Typical Rotations Include:
- 14 days on / 7 days off
- 10 days on / 4 days off
- Local projects may operate on a Monday to Friday schedule consisting of 10–11-hour days
Flights to and from project locations are provided in accordance with company travel policies.
This Opportunity is Ideal For Candidates Seeking:
- Civil Superintendent jobs
- Heavy Civil Superintendent careers
- Industrial Civil Superintendent opportunities
- Concrete Superintendent positions
- Structural Concrete Superintendent jobs
- Formwork Superintendent careers
- Industrial Construction Superintendent roles
- Earthworks Superintendent positions
- Underground Utilities Superintendent jobs
- Industrial Field Leadership careers
Candidates with experience leading field execution on industrial facilities, energy projects, utilities infrastructure, water and wastewater projects, mining projects, concrete-intensive industrial projects, and major infrastructure developments are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Civil Superintendent is responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
The successful candidate will lead all field execution activities while working collaboratively with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Labour Relations, and Project Controls teams to ensure successful project delivery.
A significant portion of this role (approximately 70% or greater) will focus on concrete-related scopes, including:
- Concrete foundations
- Structural concrete
- Formwork systems
- Precast concrete installation
- Concrete placement, finishing, curing, and quality control
- Rebar coordination
- Concrete testing and inspection activities
Projects are typically valued at $10M to $100M+, with preference given to candidates who have successfully delivered large-scale industrial construction projects within this range.
What You Bring to the Team
- Minimum 5-10+ years of experience as a Civil Superintendent or Senior Foreperson within industrial or heavy civil construction environments.
- Significant experience leading field execution on concrete-intensive industrial projects, with at least 70% of recent experience focused on concrete scopes.
- Strong experience with:
- Concrete foundations
- Structural concrete
- Formwork systems
- Precast concrete
- Earthworks
- Underground utilities
- Site development
- Demonstrated experience supervising projects valued at $10M+, with experience on projects valued between $50M - $100M+ considered highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of concrete placement, finishing, curing, quality control, and testing procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret:
- IFC drawings
- Shop drawings
- Rebar drawings
- Construction specifications
- Civil drawings
- Proven ability to lead union and non-union field crews within complex project environments.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, workforce planning, productivity management, and project execution.
Culture Fit
The ideal candidate is:
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Humble and willing to support the broader project team
- Field-driven and highly safety conscious
- Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills
- Personable and relationship-focused
- Business-minded and intentional in decision-making
- Passionate about mentoring, coaching, and developing field teams
- Proud of the quality of work delivered and committed to continuous improvement
Preference will be given to individuals who started their careers on the tools and progressed naturally into leadership positions through demonstrated field expertise.
What They Offer
- Competitive compensation package of $130,000 - $160,000
- Employer-paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
- Health Spending Account ($500 annually)
- Wellness Spending Account ($400 annually)
- Employer matching pension (5%)
- Employee Share Purchase Program ($0.30 matching on every dollar contributed)
- Discretionary bonus program
- Three weeks of vacation
- Company laptop and cell phone allowance
- Travel and flights to and from project sites
- Truck allowance or company vehicle where project applicable
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Industry-leading safety culture
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys leading from the front, solving complex challenges, and delivering major industrial and heavy civil projects safely and successfully.
You'll join a highly respected organization with a strong project pipeline, industry-leading safety culture, and a commitment to investing in its people.
If you are passionate about industrial construction, heavy civil construction, concrete construction leadership, and building projects that make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.
Apply Today
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous candidates in accordance with our commitment to advancing Indigenous employment and economic reconciliation.
Pay: $130,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents?
- Describe your experience supervising civil scopes including earthworks, underground utilities, and concrete works (size and complexity).
- Please describe your direct experience supervising civil construction scopes, including earthworks, underground utilities, structural concrete, and concrete foundations. Please provide specific project examples.
- Please describe your experience supervising concrete construction activities, including concrete placement, finishing, curing, rebar coordination, quality control, and testing.
- . Please describe your experience reading and interpreting construction documentation, including civil drawings, IFC drawings, shop drawings, rebar drawings, and technical specifications.
- Has at least 70% of your recent experience been focused on concrete-related scopes, including foundations, formwork, precast concrete, and structural concrete?
- how many industrial or heavy civil construction projects valued at $25 million or greater?
- Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience leading crews (foreman or super) within industrial, heavy civil, or infrastructure construction environments?
Work Location: On the road
