Location: Western Canada / Project-Based Travel Required
Company: BAAC Construction Inc.
Start Date: Immediately
Position Overview
BAAC Construction is actively hiring an experienced Deep Utility Supervisor to lead underground utility construction projects across civil and infrastructure operations. This role is responsible for overseeing crews, coordinating daily field execution, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with deep underground utilities including water, storm, sanitary, and underground infrastructure installations in complex environments.
Please note this role requires travel and is based out of varying locations across Alberta, living out allowance will be provided.
This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced field leader to take ownership of deep utility construction operations on active civil and infrastructure projects. You will lead crews, coordinate resources, and help ensure installations are completed safely, productively, and to municipal and engineering standards.
If you possess strong underground utility experience and the ability to lead in complex site conditions, this role offers meaningful responsibility and long-term growth potential.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Fully covered extended health benefits plan (vision, dental, and supplemental health services)
- Daily living out allowance for projects outside of Calgary
- Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company
- Diverse and challenging projects across multiple sectors
- A strong team environment built around People, Safety, and Innovation
- Company-supported training and development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily field operations and crew activities
- Lead by example with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and company standards
- Communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, clients, subcontractors, and field crews
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings, FLRAs, and site safety inspections
- Coordinate equipment, materials, and manpower requirements for projects
- Monitor production targets and provide daily progress updates and reporting
- Support and mentor field employees to encourage growth, training, and accountability
- Ensure proper documentation is completed including timesheets, hazard assessments, inspections, and site reports
- Identify and resolve field issues proactively to minimize delays and downtime
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment on site
- Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-5+ years of deep utility experience
- Previous experience supervising civil utility crews
- Strong knowledge of deep underground utility installation
- Strong knowledge of water, storm, and sanitary systems
- Strong knowledge of excavation and trench safety
- Strong knowledge of civil construction practices
- Experience working around existing underground infrastructure and congested utility corridors
- Ability to read and understand civil drawings and grade stakes
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience coordinating multiple crews and equipment on active sites
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- CSTS 2020
- Ground Disturbance Level II
- First Aid
- Confined Space Awareness
- Heavy equipment operating experience
- Experience working on municipal or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Class 1 or Class 3 license considered an asset
What We're Looking For
- A leader who holds crews accountable while maintaining a positive team environment
- Someone who communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully with both field and office staff
- A hands-on supervisor who is willing to support crews wherever needed
- A motivated individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work
What You'll Do
- Supervise daily deep utility construction operations on active job sites
- Lead crews performing installation of water mains, storm systems, sanitary sewer systems, catch basins, manholes, and deep underground utility infrastructure
- Read and interpret civil drawings, grade plans, utility locates, and specifications
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
- Ensure production targets and schedules are achieved
- Conduct daily FLRAs, toolbox meetings, and safety inspections
- Maintain compliance with company safety standards and project requirements
- Work closely with project managers, superintendents, surveyors, and clients
- Track daily progress, production quantities, delays, and field issues
- Identify and resolve underground conflicts and site challenges
- Ensure proper trenching, shoring, bedding, backfill, and compaction procedures are followed
- Mentor and develop field staff and operators
- Support quality control and ensure installations meet municipal and engineering standards
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
