Pay: CA$120,000.00-CA$140,000.00 per year

Job description: Superintendent – Civil Construction

Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $120,000–$140,000 per year

Position Overview

Nesma Construction is accepting applications for an experienced and motivated Superintendent to lead field operations on civil construction projects across Vancouver Island.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily site activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to project specifications. This role requires a strong background in earthworks, excavation, underground utilities, roadworks, and site development, along with the ability to lead crews and coordinate subcontractors and equipment.

Working closely with Project Managers, forepersons, consultants, and inspectors, the Superintendent will translate project plans into organized field execution, monitor progress, and resolve site challenges. We are looking for a practical, dependable leader who sets clear expectations, holds teams accountable, and builds productive working relationships.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to take on a key leadership role within Nesma Construction, a civil construction company committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure and site development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision & Coordination

- Lead daily field operations, including company crews, forepersons, and subcontractors.
- Plan and coordinate work sequencing, labour, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
- Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure work is understood and executed correctly.
- Coordinate excavation, grading, underground utility installation, roadworks,



and related site activities.
- Anticipate site constraints and resolve field issues in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, survey requirements, and utility interfaces to keep work moving.

Safety & Quality

- Lead by example and maintain a protected, organized, and productive worksite.
- Implement company safety policies and applicable site safety requirements.
- Conduct toolbox meetings, site inspections, and hazard assessments; address unsafe conditions promptly.
- Monitor workmanship and ensure construction meets drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Coordinate corrective work and follow through on deficiencies.
- Ensure crews understand and follow site environmental protection requirements.

Scheduling & Productivity

- Develop and maintain short-term work plans and look-ahead schedules with the Project Manager.
- Monitor daily progress, crew productivity, and equipment utilization against project targets.
- Identify potential delays, resource gaps, and site risks early and recommend practical solutions.
- Manage labour, equipment, and material use to reduce downtime, waste, and rework.
- Communicate schedule impacts and changing site conditions promptly.

Communication & Documentation

- Maintain accurate daily reports, including labour, equipment, quantities, deliveries, and site conditions.




- Identify scope changes and provide field records to support change orders and extra work.
- Communicate regularly with Project Managers, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Mentor forepersons and crew members, supporting teamwork, accountability, and skill development.
- Coordinate final inspections, deficiency completion, and site demobilization.

Qualifications Required

- Demonstrated experience as a Superintendent or in a comparable field leadership role in civil construction.
- Strong background in earthworks, excavation, underground utilities, roadworks, infrastructure, or site development.
- Proven ability to supervise crews, coordinate subcontractors, and manage daily site operations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, survey information, and schedules.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, equipment capabilities, work sequencing, and productivity.
- Practical knowledge of construction safety and quality control.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate site records and use digital reporting and communication tools.
- Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites across Vancouver Island.

What We Offer

- Salary of $120,000–$140,000 per year.
- Company vehicle.
- Paid vacation.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Long-term career growth.
- Collaborative and supportive leadership.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $120,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Superintendent – Civil Construction (Victoria)
🏢 Nesma Construction
📍 Victoria