General Superintendent – Heavy Civil & MiningFort McMurray, Alberta14/7 Rotation | Camp Provided | FIFO from Edmonton or Calgary | Competitive CompensationSkyline Recruitment is partnering with an established heavy civil contractor to hire an experienced General Superintendent for a long-term opportunity at a major oil sands mining operation in the Fort McMurray region.
The contractor has maintained a continuous workload at site and has a strong backlog of secured and upcoming work across major earthworks, mine progression, civil infrastructure, pond construction and reclamation.
This is a senior field leadership position responsible for overseeing multiple concurrent work fronts, Superintendents, Foremen, manpower and heavy equipment operations.
Current & Upcoming Work
Large-scale overburden operations utilizing heavy mining equipment, including shovel and haul truck fleets
Mine progression and cleanup within an active mining workplace
Construction of ponds, including HDPE liner installation, spillways and overflow systems
Dewatering infrastructure including ditches, sumps and associated civil works
Mine road construction, maintenance and shovel work areas
Fall and winter reclamation programs
Strong backlog of additional civil and pond projects over the coming years
Responsibilities
Provide overall field leadership across multiple heavy civil and mining projects
Lead and support Superintendents, General Foremen and field crews across multiple work fronts
Coordinate manpower, equipment and resources to maintain production targets
Oversee large-scale earthworks, overburden and heavy equipment operations
Monitor productivity, schedule, cost, safety and quality performance
Work closely with project management and the client’s mine operations team
Coordinate mine progression activities within an active operating environment




Ensure work is executed safely and in accordance with environmental requirements
Identify field risks, production constraints and opportunities to improve execution
Mentor and develop field leadership teams
Maintain strong communication between operations, project management and the client
Requirements
Extensive experience in heavy civil, mining, earthworks or oil sands construction
Previous experience at General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent or similar senior field leadership level
Strong experience managing multiple projects or work fronts simultaneously
Proven experience with large-scale earthworks and heavy equipment production
Experience with shovel and haul truck operations strongly preferred
Experience with overburden, reclamation, mine progression, tailings, ponds or similar scopes highly valuable
Strong understanding of equipment utilization, manpower planning and production tracking
Comfortable working collaboratively with an owner in an active mine environment
Strong safety, leadership and communication skills
Oil sands or large-scale mining experience considered highly valuable
What’s Offered
Long-term opportunity with a strong backlog of work
14 days on / 7 days off rotation
Camp accommodation provided
Free flights from Edmonton and Calgary
Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunity to lead multiple major heavy civil and mining scopes
Continued pipeline of work at the same operating site
This opportunity would suit an experienced General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Mining Superintendent or senior heavy civil construction leader with a strong background in earthworks and heavy equipment operations.
If you are an experienced heavy civil or mining construction leader considering your next opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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