Civil Superintendent

Highbridge Human Capital

. Provide day-to-day field supervision and leadership for civil and earthworks operations .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeKamloops • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day field supervision and leadership for civil and earthworks operations
Plan, coordinate, and supervise site preparation, clearing, stripping, excavation, grading, and mass earthmoving activities
Direct load-haul-dump operations and deploy heavy equipment efficiently
Manage material movement, placement, stockpiles, dumps, and disposal areas
Oversee construction and maintenance of access roads, haul roads, temporary roads, ramps, and working platforms
Coordinate trucking operations, including haul routes, truck allocation, loading/unloading cycles, traffic flow, and production requirements
Collaborate with equipment operators, truck drivers, foremen, surveyors, engineers, project managers, and subcontractors to maintain production targets
Monitor daily production, equipment utilization, material quantities, and work progress
Ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, quality requirements, and environmental commitments
Coordinate with quarry and aggregate operations to ensure material availability
Develop working knowledge of gravel processing, crushing, screening, stockpiling, and aggregate production
Assist with quarry development, extraction, material selection, and aggregate handling
Identify field constraints and develop practical solutions to maintain productivity and schedule
Participate in daily and weekly planning, equipment requirements, manpower allocation, and material requirements
Communicate progress, constraints, risks, and upcoming requirements to project management
Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations
Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings, pre-job hazard assessments, inspections, and daily coordination meetings
Monitor site conditions and hazards involving excavation, slopes, haul roads, dumps, heavy equipment, and changing ground conditions
Support quality control for grade, elevations, compaction, material placement, and project specifications
Maintain daily records, production reports, equipment reports, and required documentation
Work effectively in remote, high-production, and changing site conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Civil Superintendent, Earthworks Superintendent, General Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership role
Significant hands-on experience in heavy civil construction and earthworks
Strong practical knowledge of site preparation and mass excavation
Strong practical knowledge of earthmoving and material handling
Strong practical knowledge of load-haul-dump operations
Strong practical knowledge of dump and spoil management
Strong practical knowledge of cut-and-fill operations
Strong practical knowledge of road and haul-road construction
Strong practical knowledge of grading and site development
Strong practical knowledge of trucking and material-hauling logistics
Strong practical knowledge of heavy equipment operations and production
Experience coordinating large fleets of excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, rock trucks, articulated trucks, water trucks, and other heavy equipment
Working knowledge of aggregate, gravel, and quarry operations, including crushing, screening, processing, stockpiling, and material handling
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, production rates, equipment utilization, and efficient material movement
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, survey information, and project documentation
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage crews, subcontractors, equipment operators, and trucking resources
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance
Ability to work extended hours and/or rotational schedules where required
Experience with slope stabilization and geohazard mitigation considered an asset
Exposure to landslide remediation, rockfall mitigation, erosion control, slope reinforcement, or ground stabilization considered an asset
Experience working around steep terrain, unstable ground, mountainous environments, or other challenging geotechnical conditions considered an asset
Experience with quarry development or large-scale aggregate production considered an asset
Experience working on remote or resource-sector projects considered an asset
Familiarity with GPS/machine-control systems and modern construction technology considered an asset
Experience with production tracking, quantity measurement, and project reporting considered an asset
Relevant technical training, trade certification, civil construction education, or equivalent considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience
Performance-based incentive tied to project, company, and individual outcomes
Consistent hours and strong earning potential through a diverse portfolio of heavy civil projects across Western Canada
Travel expenses and project-related accommodations provided in accordance with company policy
Retirement/RRSP matching program or equivalent company retirement contribution
Paid vacation and statutory holiday compensation