Job Title: Civil Foreman Job Description

This role oversees underground civil construction projects with a focus on installing, repairing, and maintaining water, sewer, and drainage piping systems. The Civil Foreman leads field crews, ensures work meets design specifications and quality standards, and promotes a strong safety culture on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate a team of pipelayers, equipment operators, and laborers to complete underground civil construction installations safely and efficiently.

- Install underground piping systems, including storm, sanitary, and water mains, in accordance with project specifications, plans, and grade requirements.

- Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, construction drawings, and grade stakes to guide layout and installation activities.

- Align and position pipes to the required depth and grade using lasers, transit levels, and other surveying tools.

- Perform trench preparation activities, including measuring, grading, and compacting to ensure proper support and alignment of pipe systems.

- Connect pipe components such as PVC, concrete, HDPE, and ductile iron using appropriate methods and tools.

- Assist with excavation, backfilling, and compaction operations to ensure secure and compliant installations.

- Ensure proper bedding, anchoring, and sealing of pipe systems to meet structural and performance requirements.

- Inspect installed pipes for defects, alignment, and integrity, and verify compliance with quality and project standards.

- Maintain tools, equipment, and machinery in safe, clean, and reliable working condition.

- Adhere to and enforce all company safety policies, site‑specific regulations, and trench safety practices.

- Work collaboratively with equipment operators, laborers, and site supervisors to coordinate daily tasks and resolve on‑site issues.

- Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to leadership and contribute to planning and scheduling of work.

Essential Skills

- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a foreman or similar leadership role in civil construction.

- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a pipelayer in civil construction.

- Hands‑on experience with underground utilities, including water, sewer, and drainage systems.

- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, site plans, and survey markings.

- Strong knowledge of trench safety,



shoring, and excavation best practices.

- Proven experience leading and coordinating field crews on active construction sites.

- Valid driver’s license.

- Ability to work safely in an outdoor construction environment and handle frequent lifting of heavy materials (up to 50 lbs or more).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working with a variety of pipe materials such as PVC, concrete, HDPE, and ductile iron.

- Proficiency using lasers, transit levels, and other layout and alignment tools.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

- Effective communication and teamwork skills when working with operators, laborers, and supervisors.

- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and early morning starts based on project needs.

- Interest in ongoing training such as fall protection, confined space, and WHMIS.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, expanding civil construction company that offers real room for advancement and professional development. The organization maintains a smaller, close‑knit environment where you are recognized as an individual and leadership genuinely cares about the team. You will have access to formal safety and skills training, including fall protection, confined space, and WHMIS, supporting both your safety and career growth. Additional perks, such as a gas card, reflect the company’s commitment to supporting employees in the field and fostering long‑term relationships.

Work Environment

Work is primarily based in the Horseshoe Bay to Langley corridor, with most projects located in the Langley and Greater Vancouver area. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 8 hours per day, typically on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including a 30‑minute paid break. The role takes place in an outdoor construction environment in various weather conditions and involves frequent lifting of heavy materials (up to 50 lbs or more). You can expect exposure to active construction sites, heavy equipment,



and underground work, with potential overtime, weekend work, and early morning starts depending on project demands. Appropriate construction attire and personal protective equipment are required at all times to ensure safety on site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnaby, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

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