Senior Superintendent – Heavy Civil Concrete Infrastructure Project

Job Description

Senior Superintendent – Heavy Civil Concrete Infrastructure Project
Location: Vancouver Island, BC | Night Shift Project
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation: $175,000 – $250,000 base + bonus + benefits + travel support

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s leading heavy civil contractors on a major infrastructure project on Vancouver Island.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent with a strong background delivering large-scale heavy civil concrete projects. This role is ideal for a proven field leader with deep expertise in concrete structures, complex form work operations, sequencing, and managing large self-perform construction teams within challenging infrastructure environments.

The project involves significant structural concrete scopes and overnight operations, requiring a Superintendent who is highly organized, safety-focused, and experienced managing complex civil construction activities under demanding schedules.

The company is recognized for:

• Landmark infrastructure and heavy civil projects across Canada
  
• Complex bridge, transit, marine, and concrete structure construction
  
• Strong self-perform construction capabilities
  
• Long-term project backlog and financial stability
  
• High-performing operational leadership and field teams
  

This is a rare opportunity to play a leadership role on a marquee infrastructure assignment while being part of one of the industry's most respected heavy civil construction organizations.

The Role

As the Senior Superintendent, you will lead all field operations related to major concrete and civil construction activities on a large-scale infrastructure project.

You will oversee Superintendents, General Foremen, subcontractors, and field crews while ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with schedule, quality, and productivity targets.

This role requires a strong technical understanding of heavy civil concrete construction, including complex form work systems, structural sequencing, crane coordination, pours, and large crew management.

The position is based on Vancouver Island and involves overnight projects operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities for major heavy civil concrete scopes
  
• Oversee structural concrete, form work, reinforcing steel, placement, and sequencing operations
  
• Manage Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and large self-perform field crews
  
• Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with schedule milestones
  
• Coordinate construction logistics, crane activities, equipment, manpower, and subcontractor scheduling
  
• Drive productivity, quality control, and field execution performance
  
• Lead daily planning meetings, safety meetings, and coordination sessions
  
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve construction challenges
  
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, engineers, and operations leadership
  
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and safety regulations
  
• Support schedule planning, look-ahead coordination, and recovery planning when required
  
• Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders
  

Who You Are

• 10+ years of Superintendent experience within heavy civil construction
  
• Strong experience delivering:
  
• Large-scale structural concrete projects
  
• Heavy civil infrastructure projects
  
• Complex concrete form work operations
  
• Bridges, marine, transit, or major infrastructure assignments
  
• Proven ability to lead large crews and complex field operations
  
• Strong understanding of concrete sequencing, structural coordination, and heavy civil construction methodologies
  
• Experience working on technically demanding, schedule-driven projects
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  
• Safety-focused with a strong understanding of BC construction safety standards
  
• Comfortable working overnight shifts and demanding project schedules
  
• Highly organized, accountable, and solutions-oriented
  
• Engineering or technical construction background is considered an asset
  

Why This Role Stands Out

Major Infrastructure Project – Lead a marquee heavy civil project on Vancouver Island

High-Profile Concrete Work – Be directly involved in large-scale structural concrete and form work operations

Exceptional Compensation – Highly competitive salary, bonus potential, benefits, and project support

Industry-Leading Contractor – Join a nationally recognized heavy civil construction organization

Leadership Opportunity – Play a senior leadership role on a technically complex project

Long-Term Stability – Strong project backlog and future career growth opportunities within the organization

Confidential Inquiry

We understand that many accomplished Senior Superintendents are not actively applying to job postings.

If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, compensation structure, project details, or how this role compares to your current position, we would welcome the conversation.

Requirements
Project Director – Major Heavy Civil Infrastructure Project Location: British Columbia | Out-of-Town Rotation (14 Days On / 7 Days Off) Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Compensation: $250,000 – $295,000 base + bonus + travel support + benefits About the Opportunity This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s premier heavy civil contractors on a landmark infrastructure project in British Columbia. We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a proven background leading large-scale heavy civil construction projects, including complex concrete structures, transportation infrastructure, transit, bridges, marine works, and major civil infrastructure assignments. This role is ideal for a senior construction leader who thrives in technically demanding environments and has successfully managed large project teams, complex stakeholder relationships, and major infrastructure operations from pre-construction through project completion. The position is based on a rotational out-of-town schedule of 14 days on / 7 days off and offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role on one of the region’s most significant heavy civil projects. The company is recognized for: • Landmark infrastructure projects across Canada • Complex heavy civil and structural concrete expertise • Strong self-perform construction capabilities • Financial strength and long-term project backlog • Collaborative leadership culture and operational excellence This is a career-defining opportunity for a Project Director seeking high-profile project exposure within a nationally respected infrastructure contractor. The Role As the Project Director, you will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for a major heavy civil infrastructure project, overseeing all aspects of project execution including operations, commercial performance, scheduling, safety, staffing, client relations, and project delivery. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams while working closely with executive leadership, clients, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project. This role requires strong operational leadership, commercial acumen, and deep experience managing technically complex infrastructure projects within demanding construction environments. Key Responsibilities • Provide executive-level leadership for a major heavy civil infrastructure project • Oversee all project operations including construction, commercial management, scheduling, procurement, and staffing • Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, engineers, and project support teams • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations • Drive project strategy, execution planning, and operational performance • Manage client relationships, stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting • Oversee risk management, change management, forecasting, and cost control activities • Support project staffing, mentorship, and team development initiatives • Collaborate closely with senior operations and executive leadership teams • Monitor overall project productivity, quality, and financial performance • Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements • Lead high-level planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities throughout the project lifecycle Who You Are • 15+ years of leadership experience within heavy civil or infrastructure construction • Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects valued in the hundreds of millions • Strong background in: o Structural concrete o Heavy civil infrastructure o Bridges and transportation projects o Transit infrastructure o Marine or major public infrastructure projects • Demonstrated success managing large project teams and complex field operations • Strong commercial, contractual, and operational management experience • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Experience working within highly technical and schedule-driven project environments • Strong understanding of construction risk management, scheduling, and project controls • Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical background is considered an asset • Ability to work rotational schedules and travel for project assignments Why This Role Stands Out Landmark Infrastructure Project – Lead one of British Columbia’s major heavy civil construction assignments Executive Leadership Opportunity – Play a critical leadership role with significant operational influence Exceptional Compensation Package – Highly competitive salary, bonus potential, travel support, and benefits Industry-Leading Organization – Join one of Canada’s most respected heavy civil contractors Complex, High-Profile Work – Exposure to technically challenging infrastructure and structural concrete scopes Long-Term Career Growth – Strong project pipeline and future leadership opportunities within the organization Confident