Our client is a well-established and growing infrastructure services organization specializing in delivering complex field operations, maintenance, and project services within highly safety-focused and operationally demanding environments.

They are currently adding a General Superintendent to their Abbotsford, BC team. The current hire will be responsible for overseeing and managing all phases of railway track construction and maintenance projects including safety, scheduling, coordinating workers, materials and equipment, supervising sub-contractors, ensuring that specifications are being followed and that work is completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and respected employer undergoing continued expansion and investment across multiple regions.

The General Superintendent will be on-site (projects in the Lower Mainland) as well as in the office.

Responsibilities: Provides leadership and oversight to all construction efforts to ensure that all projects are executed in accordance with the design, budget, and schedule

Ensures adequate resources are in place including scheduling labour, equipment, materials that will meet schedule, quality, and budget

Performs in-depth review of drawings, designs and contract documentation to become familiar with all details, notes and requirements

Supervises total construction and maintenance effort in the field to ensure work is in accordance with design, specifications, budget and schedule

Monitors quality standards of all work, including sub-contractor performance

Responsible for productivity of workers and efficient use of materials and equipment

Reports production quantities to the office and reviews labour productivity reports on a weekly basis

Able to understand contracts, and scope of work. Will work with Project Management Team with identifying and managing any potential change orders

Monitors and adheres to established budgets for the job





Investigates alternative work methods and materials which will either improve efficiency and/or the quality of work performed

Monitors job schedules and coordinates sub-contractors’ work and suppliers’ deliveries and equipment needs, taking appropriate action as necessary

Ensures all field personnel comply with Company policies, project procedures, safety program and work rules, taking corrective action as necessary

Reviews and approves timesheets for accuracy, job coding, equipment, material, etc.

Participates in invoicing, identifies and administers extra to be invoiced. Gets involved with outstanding A / R’s when required

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Acts as a liaison among owners, inspectors, staff and subcontractors

Assists with the preparation of written reports and/or updates for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status

Willing to engage with new clients to grow business

Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years recent related construction experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods and process. Prior railway experience is highly preferred

Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of basic project controls, material management, contract management, subcontract management

Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget

Valid and clean Driver’s License

High School graduation plus post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training and experience

Strong management skills and ability to motivate employees

Ability to use Microsoft Office software

Proficient in excel with an ability to build schedules, lists, and small estimates

Effective organizational, communication and client relations skills

Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications

Ability to pass background checks including pre-employment drug screening

Availability to work nights/weekends as needed

Physical ability to perform the duties of the job

Compensation: $150,000-180,000 annual base salary

Discretionary bonus based on company, office, project, and safety performance

📌 Superintendent - Commercial, Medical (Abbotsford)
🏢 Goldbeck Recruiting
📍 Abbotsford