Posted 4 days ago
Superintendent (Civil Construction)
@ Jacob Bros Construction
British Columbia
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Overview
Jacob Bros Construction is hiring a Civil Superintendent to run on-site civil construction in British Columbia. The role supervises the construction workforce and subcontractors, manages schedules and safety, and keeps the project on time and within budget. The posting requires at least 5 years of supervisory experience on earthworks and underground utilities projects and mentions night shifts as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise construction workforce and on-site civil construction activities
- Hire, train and mentor craft personnel and manage subcontractors
- Prepare work plans, schedules and three-week look-ahead schedules
- Lead site meetings and implement the safety program
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years supervisory experience as civil superintendent on earthworks and underground utilities
- 3 years as foreman, lead hand or field engineer preferred
- Expert knowledge of construction business, cost management and contract language
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental legislation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling software
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time offWellness
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
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Jacob Bros Construction
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
Job description
Join us and build what matters for BC.
Jacob Bros is now hiring Civil Superintendents.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises construction workforce and oversees on-site construction activities to construct the project effectively, safely and within budget.
- Hires, trains, supervises and mentors craft personnel; oversees own-forces crews and subcontractors and manages the work.
- Develops and maintains open communication with crews, trades, project team and clients to ensure project performance, safety and quality requirements are met.
- Prepares work plans and scheduling to determine manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
- Monitors and executes the project construction plan; develops and implements job schedules and three week look ahead schedules.
- Leads effective site meetings with craft, trades, and project teams.
- Examines field conditions, corrects inaccuracies and implements cost saving measures.
- Understands project scope and applies engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve challenges.
- Collaborates with Project Manager to implement Safety program and maintain all safety documentation.
- Maintains project administration correspondence, complies with all project documentation requirements.
- Develops strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience as a Civil Superintendent on earthworks and underground utilities projects.
- 3 additional years of experience as a Foreman, Lead Hand or Field Engineer preferred.
- Expert understanding of construction industry and business operations, including cost management processes and reports, construction specifications and methods, contract language, and project planning and schedules.
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental procedures and legislation.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience using Microsoft Office Suite or internal project controls software and scheduling software.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including night shifts as required.
- Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada.
Your Rewards:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
- Three weeks vacation
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia's construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
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