Excavation General Superintendent

Excavation General Superintendent

• Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, and Delta, BC
• Full-time permanent position, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Competitive base salary with a benefits plan, a company vehicle, a fuel card, and a bonus
• Great company work culture and a team committed to collaboration

You’re an experienced construction superintendent who is ready to dig into the world of excavation & shoring.

Are you an excellent communicator, a strong leader, and love working in and promoting a healthy and safe work environment? Are you looking for a growing and thriving company that treats its team well, has fun, and has a good work-life balance?

If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

We’re Raise, and we’ve joined forces with our client, an earthworks and foundation company that has been operating in the lower mainland for 25+ years. They specialize in site preparation and ground improvement, including all aspects of preload sand, delivery, slope stabilization, excavation, dynamic and vibro compaction. They pride themselves on the fun and safe culture they have built. They believe everyone should be treated with respect and kindness and are committed to providing their clients with the highest level of expertise and care.

Excavation General Superintendent

As the new Excavation General Superintendent, you’ll be responsible for leading one of the best crews in the business, supervising staff, and managing projects that are focused on excavation, shoring, tiebacks, backfill and civil projects. You’ll ensure that those projects are delivered on time and within budget. You’ll demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the management of site logistics in contract operations on tight urban sites along with site preparation and open job sites.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects & foremen
• Supervision of the actual physical construction of the project in strict accordance with the contract documentation and specifications
• Verification of safety compliance with all trades
• Maintenance and planning of reports, workarounds, shutdowns, and tie-in’s
• Resolution of jurisdictional disputes
• Enforcement of safety and quality-control policies
• Direction of the day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and their sub-contractors when required to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Maintain relationships with project owners, subcontractors, unions etc.
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs
• Set performance goals and deadlines
• Work with the project management team and office staff
• Plan construction processes

The best in this role will have a friendly demeanor, are professional, present well, and are clear communicators. They can handle pressure and coordinate several tasks at once and have keen problem-solving skills. They know how to implement quality and health & safety standards onsite.

The Details

This is a full-time permanent position. You will work 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, working 75% of your time in the field and on-site. The other 25% of your time will be spent in the Delta office. Most of the field/site work is in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley. In addition to a competitive base salary, you’ll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits plan, a company vehicle, a fuel card, a discretionary based bonus, and vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Excavation General Superintendent or in a similar position
• Civil construction industry knowledge and experience working on projects including excavation, shoring, tiebacks, backfill

• Experience leading teams in heavy earthworks, road building, and bulk hauling
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Familiarity with CAD software, Experience with Prolog is an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead and inspire
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field is considered an asset
• A valid Driver's License is required for this position

Your Application

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 60 years of experience. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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