Superintendent, Civil Jobs

Dawson Civil // Are you looking for a chance to be part of something big, something meaningful, something important? How about keeping our vital transportation infrastructure —roads, highways and bridges — safe for B.C. families and businesses!

Dawson Civil provides a variety of construction services, as well as quality control and project management. Our professional team brings a high level of skill and technical expertise to every project, whether it’s a dam at a mine site or installation of underground utilities. We work with project planners to ensure that the real-world problems of building infrastructure pose no obstacles to completion.

Work for us and you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, a family owned group of transportation and construction companies serving all of B.C. People First is one of our core values, and we take it seriously. As well, we pride ourselves on acting with Integrity, Excellence and Respect. These values define us and guide all the decisions we make.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Civil, working in a full-time position of Superintendent, Civil reporting to the Project Manager. The Superintendent Civil will be responsible for all onsite facets of the civil construction project including; safety, quality, existing utility location and management, traffic management, construction of deep and shallow utilities, roadworks, cleanup, and commissioning and handover to the client. Your base location will be Kelowna, B.C. and will require some travel throughout our great province.

What Success Looks Like

• Review and adhere to project schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met
• Prioritize safety of self and others in every aspect of the job
• Recommend ways to improve production, quality, and crew performance
• Ensure construction meets approved design specifications, drawings, and applicable codes
• Assist in coordinating and conducting training sessions
• Knowledge of all types of heavy equipment
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure schedules and budgets are being met
• Provide expertise on all pipelaying methods and processes
• Work with and oversee the performance of all sub-contractors, ensuring that work is completed accurately
• Provide management and direction to pipe foremen and crews
• Attend and participate in all safety meetings and ensure team abides by safety policies on the work site
• A strong knowledge of the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD)
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications, and ensure all employees have the information required

What You Bring

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Clean Drivers Abstract is required
• Experience with Heavy Job an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role in the civil construction, engineering, or related discipline

Benefits

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview