We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Foreman to lead and manage our underground projects. You will oversee the installation and maintenance of utility lines, including water, sewer, and storm systems. You will coordinate a team, ensure safety protocols are followed, and strive to complete projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. If you are a hands‑on leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for managing complex projects, we want you on our team!

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Locations: Calgary – Edmonton – Lethbridge

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate construction activities on‑site to ensure adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed construction plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
- Review project plans, specifications, and schedules to understand project requirements.
- Oversee day‑to‑day activities on construction sites, including excavation, grading, compaction, and erosion control, to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Coordinate the allocation of labor, equipment, and materials to optimize productivity, minimize downtime, and achieve project milestones within budgetary constraints.
- Provide guidance, instruction, and support to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
- Enforce all safety protocols, regulations, and best practices to maintain a safe work environment for all personnel on site, conducting regular safety inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Monitor work progress and quality standards,



conducting inspections and implementing corrective actions as necessary to ensure workmanship meets or exceeds project requirements.
- Utilize construction management software, including B2W and Bluebeam, for project tracking and documentation.
- Conduct quality control inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Train and mentor team members in best practices for construction techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepare reports on project progress, challenges, and solutions for management.
- Ensure safety and quality as dictated by company and regulatory agencies are adhered to for preserving personnel, equipment and job site; take corrective action and report incidents as necessary.
- Effectively supervise, direct, train and motivate employees and subcontractors, including regular communication regarding daily and projected work schedules, assigned responsibilities, hazards, and safety protocol.
- Effectively communicate with superintendents and management to highlight progress and report any potential work interruptions, differing site conditions or discrepancies in plans that need to be addressed.
- Ensure all administrative duties are handled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure all tools required are on the job site and in valuable operating condition.
- Perform onsite inventory controls.
- Ensure all locates are present and utilities have been exposed.
- Lead daily hazard assessments and toolbox meetings.




- Conduct employee performance reviews.
- Prepare and submit time sheets, accident and damage reports, and company logs.
- Always represent the company in a professional manner and serve as the on‑site point of contract to clients and the public.

Qualifications

- Underground utility and earthworks construction experience.
- High attention to detail.
- Compliance with all company policies, OH&S; legislation, and WCB reporting procedures.
- Understanding and maintaining quality and production standards and working to achieve established production goals.
- Own transportation.
- Own steel‑toes safety boots.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Five years of prior civil construction experience.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Valid Class 5 provincial driver’s license.

Additional Requirements

- All Whissell employees must undergo a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test and submit a valid driver’s abstract (issued no more than three months prior) before starting work.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and bonuses.
- Career advancement and professional development.
- Health benefits: excellent health, dental, and vision plan.
- Safety incentive bonus (hourly positions only).
- Retention bonus (hourly positions only).
- Safety rewards programs (hourly positions only).
- Team environment.
- Commitment to safety.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume by emailing

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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