Civil Superintendent

CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT — EXCAVATIONS

Calgary, AB | $140,000 - $180,000 | Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a well-established civil contractor in Calgary looking for a Civil Superintendent who can own a high-volume operation. This is a senior leadership role overseeing 15 concurrent projects ranging $1M-$2M per month — water & sewer, excavation, earthworks, and demolition across Calgary.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment and know how to keep crews moving and clients happy, this one is worth a conversation.

A respected and growing civil contractor based in Southern Alberta with a strong pipeline of municipal and private sector work. Known for a hands‑on culture, experienced field teams, and a consistent workload that keeps people busy year-round.

• Oversee 15 concurrent civil construction projects simultaneously across Calgary
• Lead and coordinate foremen, crews, subcontractors, and equipment across multiple active sites
• Manage project schedules, production targets, and resource allocation across the portfolio
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, on time, and to specification
• Interface with municipal inspectors, consultants, and clients across multiple projects
• Conduct site meetings, safety planning, and daily operational reviews
• Monitor costs, productivity, and quality across all sites
• Mentor and develop foremen and field leadership
• Ensure full compliance with Alberta OHS legislation and company safety standards
• Complete reporting, documentation, and progress updates for senior leadership

• 8+ years in civil construction with at least 3-5 years in a Superintendent role
• Strong background in excavation, water & sewer, earthworks, and/or demolition
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and crews simultaneously — this is not a single-site role
• Experience working with municipal infrastructure clients preferred
• Solid understanding of civil drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• NCSO or equivalent safety certification preferred
• OFA Level 1+, Confined Space, Traffic Control — current certifications an asset
• Valid driver's licence; ability to travel between Calgary project sites daily
• Strong communicator — comfortable managing up, down, and sideways across a busy operation

• $140,000 - $180,000 base salary depending on experience
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Stable, year-round workload — 15 concurrent projects and growing
• Senior leadership role with real autonomy
• Benefits package