Nova Scotia Construction foreman Jobs – 76 Openings This Week

Superintendent- Civil Construction
Harbour Construction Company Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- $100,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
- Construction
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Journeyman Carpenter Red Seal Nunavut
Eskimo Point Lumber Supply —Nova Scotia
- $45 an hour
- Rotating shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Construction
- In-person
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Foreman – Civil Construction
Harbour Construction Company Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
- Dental care
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Site Foreman - Civil Construction
Metcon Excavation & Construction Inc. —Halifax, NS
- $30–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Labourer, Civil Construction
Harbour Construction Company Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- From $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Bachelor's
- Power tools
- Construction
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Foreman
Municipal Group of Companies —Bedford, NS
- Construction
- Leadership
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Construction Labourer
Municipal Group of Companies —Wolfville, NS
Public Works Laborer
Village of New Minas —New Minas, NS
- From $21.31 an hour
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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13d
General Labour
ARCP —Halifax, NS
- Heavy equipment operation
- No experience needed
- Dental care
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7d
Operations Coordinator
Bird Infrastructure —Dartmouth, NS
- $65,000–$75,000 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Excavator Operator
Municipal Group of Companies —Amherst, NS
Construction Labour - Lunenburg
ARCP —Lunenburg, NS
- Construction
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14d
Lead hand/labourer - Carpenter
Eldon Contracting Inc —Fall River, NS
- $25–$40 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Organizational skills
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Forklift Operator
Municipal Group of Companies —Halifax, NS
- Monday to Friday
- Forklift
- Construction
Construction Labourers (Roofing)
Centimark Ltd —Dartmouth, NS
- $20–$30 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Travel
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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Machine Operator/Labourer
Town of Antigonish —Antigonish, NS
- $32.13–$33.50 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Foreman, Heavy Civil (Site-Based)
Sigfusson Northern Ltd. —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Construction
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Combat Engineer
Canadian Armed Forces —Nova Scotia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
General Labourer
Integrated Staffing Limited —Bridgewater, NS
- $18.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction
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6d
Service Truck Driver
Municipal Group of Companies —Wolfville, NS
Construction Manager
Ground Force Property Services Inc. —Dartmouth, NS
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Captivated Construction —Halifax, NS
- $30–$36 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction
- In-person
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Pipe Layer – Civil Construction
Harbour Construction Company Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction
- Dental care
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2d
Field Safety Advisor
Valard Construction —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Construction
Quick apply
14d
Asphalt Plant Foreman
Municipal Group of Companies —Bedford, NS
- Welding
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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Superintendent- Civil Construction

Harbour Construction Company Limited
Dartmouth, NS

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

RRSP match
Disability insurance
Dental care
Paid time off
Vision care
Life insurance

Skills

Construction management software
English
Blueprint reading
Construction
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Superintendent – Civil Construction

Harbour Construction Company Limited is looking for an experienced Superintendent to join our civil construction operations team.

This position is responsible for overseeing multiple active civil construction projects and supporting Foremen in the day-to-day execution of work. We are looking for someone with strong field experience in civil construction, good operational awareness, and the ability to lead people in a respectful, professional, and accountable way.

This role is heavily focused on leadership. The Superintendent plays a major role in setting expectations in the field, supporting Foremen, solving problems, and helping projects stay organized, productive, and safe.

Our work includes roadwork, underground services, excavation, grading, and other civil infrastructure projects. We need someone who understands the pace and challenges of civil construction and is comfortable managing multiple moving parts across different sites.

We need someone who is visible in the field, communicates clearly, and leads by example.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee multiple active civil construction projects and Foremen
Support daily planning and coordination of labour, equipment, trucking, and materials
Work closely with Foremen to ensure work is organized, productive, and completed safely
Monitor site progress, quality, scheduling, and overall field performance
Identify operational issues early and help teams work through solutions
Support the training, development, and accountability of Foremen
Help create consistency across crews, job sites, and field operations
Coordinate with Project Managers, office staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and trucking
Review field reporting, timecards, truck slips, and operational information for accuracy
Maintain a strong presence in the field and support crews as required

What We Need

Strong experience in civil construction operations
Previous Superintendent, General Foreman, or senior field leadership experience required
Strong understanding of earthworks, underground services, grading, roadbuilding, excavation, and heavy equipment operations- Who can easily operate a machine if needed
Ability to manage multiple crews, projects, and shifting priorities while advance planning where possible
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to hold people accountable while maintaining respectful working relationships
Commitment to safety, quality work, and professional job site standards
A leader who helps bring structure, direction, and consistency to field operations

Work Environment

This role involves regular travel between active civil construction job sites within the province and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. The position is primarily field-based with some office coordination as required.

Why Join Harbour Construction?
We’re not like other companies in our industry. Harbour has been a real company for real people since 1946. We build civil infrastructure that helps shape communities from the ground up, and we believe in being straightforward, working hard, supporting our people, and doing the work the right way.

You must already be located in Nova Scotia, with the availability to begin working within a two-week notice period. Must have strong english communication skills as the safety of our crew depend on strong communication in the field.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Application question(s):

Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Are you currently located in Nova Scotia-Canada?
What is the size of the team you previously managed?
How many years have you previously worked in heavy civil construction?

Work Location: In person

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