Civil Construction Superintendent – underground

Building More Than a Job

Join a dynamic and industry-leading team committed to safety and excellence in civil construction. As an Underground Superintendent, you will oversee field activities to ensure the successful physical construction of projects. You will be responsible for workforce management, material supply coordination, and adherence to project schedules. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in project execution, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Your ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, foremen, and field teams is key to our success.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review job files, estimates, plans, and specifications.
- Attend pre-construction meetings to strategize work sequences, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Maintain bi-weekly progress meetings with owners or their representatives.
- Document weather conditions, site issues, conversations with inspectors, and scope changes.
- Approve daily electronic timesheets submitted by Foremen.
- Coordinate material orders and supply requisitions.
- Participate in project closeout meetings, ensuring completion of deficiencies and final billings.
- Foster a company culture that aligns with core values and safety policies.
- Mentor, train, and develop team members to build a strong workforce.
- Provide direction for field teams in collaboration with Foremen.
- Manage extra work orders and submit documentation for billing.
- Coordinate inspections and sign-offs with project managers and consultants.
- Maintain strong relationships with consultants, customers, subcontractors, and inspectors.
- Ensure environmentally sustainable construction practices.
- Enforce compliance with company and local Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations.
- Promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Monitor environmental and safety risks, reporting concerns to the safety department.
- Recommend and implement improvements to production, quality, and safety measures.
- Coordinate equipment needs and transfers with the Regional Operations Manager.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of all project team members, especially Foremen.
- Contribute to pre-job planning and training programs.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in Deep Underground Utility Installation and Infrastructure.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schedules, and cost reports.
- Extensive knowledge of construction procedures, safety practices, and equipment operations.
- Water renewal experience is considered an asset.
- Experience in earthworks projects is highly valued If you’ve worked on large-scale excavation and grading projects, we want to hear about it. Your expertise in handling earthworks will be a significant advantage in this role.

Join Our Team If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for safety, efficiency, and quality, we want to hear from you

Apply today and build a career with a company committed to excellence Send your resume to careers@whissell.ca

Why Join us?

- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Career advancement and professional Development
- Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan.
- LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more
- RRSP matching
- Team environment
- Commitment to safety

All Whissell employees must undergo a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and submit a valid Driver’s Abstract (issued no more than three months prior) before starting work.

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Experience the Excitement: Join Whissell To Be Part of the team that Safely Achieves the “Best Projects Every Time”

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