Civil Superintendent (Substation Construction)

Our Substations group is currently looking to add a Civil Superintendent to our growing team, based in Onslow, NS.
Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Civil Superintendent leads all heavy civil earthworks and site development scope on an active electrical infrastructure construction project. This role owns the day-to-day execution of grading, haul road construction, subgrade preparation, and underground utility installation, directing crews and equipment to keep the civil work front on schedule and ahead of the trades that follow it.
Please Note: this is a field-based position working a shift of 10 hours a day. We are open to local candidates working 6 days on / 1 day off, or a Fly In / Fly Out arrangement from Eastern Canada working a shift of 14 days on / 7 days off with LOA and/or accommodations provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee civil operations through task delegation and productivity monitoring, ensuring team efficiency in project completion
Supervise and coordinate subcontractor crews on-site, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards
Manage and coordinate daily heavy civil construction activities, organizing job tasks to be completed in a productive, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with all company safety policies
Interpret engineering drawings and designs to implement construction plans, ensuring all work is completed within project scope
Administer and enforce the project's QA/QC program across all civil work, confirming critical earthworks and grading activities are correctly performed
Direct new haul road construction, subgrade preparation for concrete foundations and equipment pads, and ground preparation for crane pads
Oversee final grade development and excavation for underground utilities and water lines, including culvert installation and all general earthworks associated with new site construction
Organize contractor daily tasks with manpower and resource loading, planning work scope sequencing across multiple concurrent work fronts
Utilize manpower and equipment to full capacity across multiple simultaneous project activities
Monitor progress against schedule and budget, maintaining daily communication with project leadership on risks and schedule impacts
Maintain accurate site records including daily logs, productivity tracking, and QA/QC documentation
Requirements
7 years of experience in a similar Civil Superintendent or Civil Construction Supervisor role on large-scale heavy civil or earthworks projects
Demonstrated experience supervising crews of 20+ across earthworks, grading, and underground utility installation
Experience with foundation works and a solid understanding of concrete/rebar standards and best practices
Proven ability to interpret engineered drawings and blueprints and translate them into field execution
Experience with subgrade preparation, final grade development, excavation, and culvert/utility installation
Working knowledge of QA/QC program administration for civil and earthworks scope
Valid driver's license
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
Experience with large-scale site development or grading projects involving engineered material placement (granular and rock-based fill)
Post-Secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
About our Business
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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