Senior Superintendent – Heavy Civil Concrete Infrastructure Project

Canterra Group•Campbell River Outskirts, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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, and 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.

Requirements

10+ years of Superintendent experience within heavy civil construction
Strong experience delivering large-scale structural concrete projects
Strong experience delivering heavy civil infrastructure projects
Strong experience delivering complex concrete form work operations
Strong experience delivering 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

Nice To Haves

Engineering or technical construction background is considered an asset

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