Civil Superintendent – Industrial Construction
Edmonton, Alberta | Calgary, Alberta | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Winnipeg, Manitoba
$130,000 - $145,000 + 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 and infrastructure projects throughout Western Canada.
About the Opportunity
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction leader who thrives in the field, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in delivering complex industrial and civil construction projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will provide leadership for field execution activities on major industrial construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.
These are site-based positions supporting projects across Western Canada. Candidates must be willing to travel and work at project sites as required.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking Civil Superintendent jobs in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, or Winnipeg, as well as professionals searching for Industrial Superintendent careers, Heavy Civil Superintendent opportunities, Concrete Superintendent roles, Infrastructure Construction leadership positions, Industrial Construction jobs, Earthworks Superintendent positions, Underground Utilities Superintendent opportunities, and Industrial Field Leadership careers.
Candidates with experience leading field execution on industrial facilities, energy projects, utilities, water infrastructure, heavy civil, concrete, earthworks, underground utilities, mining, or major infrastructure projects are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Company
Our client is a recognized leader in industrial and infrastructure construction, delivering complex projects across Canada and the United States.
With a strong commitment to safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the organization delivers innovative construction solutions across industrial, energy, utilities, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Employees enjoy the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects while building long-term careers within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Civil Superintendent will be responsible for leading all field execution activities related to civil construction scopes including earthworks, concrete, underground utilities, and associated industrial infrastructure.
The successful candidate will oversee site activities, coordinate labour and subcontractors, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and work collaboratively with project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Site Leadership & Project Execution
- Lead and coordinate daily field execution activities for industrial civil construction scopes.
- Oversee civil work activities including earthworks, grading, underground utilities, structural concrete, and foundations.
- Ensure all work is executed in accordance with drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.
- Review and interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, rebar drawings, and project specifications.
- Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules and short-term construction plans.
- Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and site logistics.
- Monitor productivity and construction progress while proactively identifying risks and constraints.
- Participate in constructability reviews and project planning activities.
Safety & Quality Leadership
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project activities.
- Ensure compliance with site-specific safety programs, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct site inspections, safety meetings, and hazard assessments.
- Monitor concrete and soils testing results and ensure corrective action is taken when required.
- Ensure all work meets quality requirements, specifications, and applicable standards.
Stakeholder & Team Management
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to field personnel and subcontractors.
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing site culture.
- Interface professionally with clients, consultants, inspectors, unions, and regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams.
- Support change management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution activities.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum 5+ years of construction leadership experience within industrial, heavy civil, infrastructure, or related environments.
- Proven experience leading field crews on industrial or civil construction projects.
- Strong experience with civil construction scopes including:
- Earthworks
- Underground utilities
- Structural concrete
- Civil infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, and field execution.
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple work fronts within complex project environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and team development.
Preferred
- Concrete construction experience including placement, finishing, curing, and quality control.
- Previous experience working on industrial, energy, utility, water, mining, or infrastructure projects.
- Trade certification, Civil Engineering Technology diploma, Construction Management education, or related technical training.
- Previous supervisory, foreperson, or superintendent experience within unionized construction environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package of $130,000 - $145,000 annually
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Vision care coverage
- Retirement savings program
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile industrial projects
- Collaborative, safety-focused, and inclusive work environment
- Long-term career growth within a respected industry leader
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys leading from the front, solving complex challenges, and delivering major industrial 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, 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-$145,000.00 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 a minimum of 5 years of experience leading crews within industrial, heavy civil, or infrastructure construction environments?
- Are you able and willing to work on site-based projects across Western Canada?
- Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents?
- Please describe your experience working on industrial, energy, utility, water, or major infrastructure projects.
- Please describe your experience leading field teams and coordinating subcontractors on complex construction projects.
- Describe your experience supervising civil scopes including earthworks, underground utilities, and concrete works (size and complexity).
Work Location: On the road
