Senior Superintendent – Heavy Civil Concrete Infrastructure Project

Location: Vancouver Island, BC | Night Shift Project

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Compensation: $175,000 – $250,000 base + bonus + benefits + travel support

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s leading heavy civil contractors on a major infrastructure project on Vancouver Island.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent with a strong background delivering large-scale heavy civil concrete projects. This role is ideal for a proven field leader with deep expertise in concrete structures, complex form work operations, sequencing, and managing large self-perform construction teams within challenging infrastructure environments.

The project involves significant structural concrete scopes and overnight operations, requiring a Superintendent who is highly organized, safety-focused, and experienced managing complex civil construction activities under demanding schedules.

The company is recognized for:

Landmark infrastructure and heavy civil projects across Canada

Complex bridge, transit, marine, and concrete structure construction

Strong self-perform construction capabilities

Long-term project backlog and financial stability

High-performing operational leadership and field teams

This is a rare opportunity to play a leadership role on a marquee infrastructure assignment while being part of one of the industry's most respected heavy civil construction organizations.

The Role

As the Senior Superintendent, you will lead all field operations related to major concrete and civil construction activities on a large-scale infrastructure project.

You will oversee Superintendents, General Foremen, subcontractors, and field crews while ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with schedule, quality,



and productivity targets.

This role requires a solid technical understanding of heavy civil concrete construction, including complex form work systems, structural sequencing, crane coordination, pours, and large crew management.

The position is based on Vancouver Island and involves overnight projects operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all on-site construction activities for major heavy civil concrete scopes

Oversee structural concrete, form work, reinforcing steel, placement, and sequencing operations

Manage Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and large self-perform field crews

Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with schedule milestones

Coordinate construction logistics, crane activities, equipment, manpower, and subcontractor scheduling

Drive productivity, quality control, and field execution performance

Lead daily planning meetings, safety meetings, and coordination sessions

Monitor project progress and proactively resolve construction challenges

Collaborate closely with Project Managers, engineers, and operations leadership

Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and safety regulations

Support schedule planning, look-ahead coordination, and recovery planning when required

Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders

Who You Are

10+ years of Superintendent experience within heavy civil construction





Strong experience delivering

Large-scale structural concrete projects

Heavy civil infrastructure projects

Complex concrete form work operations

Bridges, marine, transit, or major infrastructure assignments

Proven ability to lead large crews and complex field operations

Strong understanding of concrete sequencing, structural coordination, and heavy civil construction methodologies

Experience working on technically demanding, schedule-driven projects

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Safety-focused with a robust understanding of BC construction safety standards

Comfortable working overnight shifts and demanding project schedules

Highly organized, accountable, and solutions-oriented

Engineering or technical construction background is considered an asset

Why This Role Stands Out

Major Infrastructure Project – Lead a marquee heavy civil project on Vancouver Island

High-Profile Concrete Work – Be directly involved in large-scale structural concrete and form work operations

Exceptional Compensation – Highly competitive salary, bonus potential, benefits, and project support

Industry-Leading Contractor – Join a nationally recognized heavy civil construction organization

Leadership Opportunity – Play a senior leadership role on a technically complex project

Long-Term Stability – Strong project backlog and future career growth opportunities within the organization

Confidential Inquiry

We understand that many accomplished Senior Superintendents are not actively applying to job postings.

If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, compensation structure, project details, or how this role compares to your current position, we would welcome the conversation.

📌 Senior Superintendent – Heavy Civil Concrete Infrastructure Project (Campbell River)
🏢 Canterra Group
📍 Campbell River