Job Description

Civil Foreperson
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Compensation: $88,000-$100,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Foreperson to lead field crews across civil construction projects. You'll oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate resources and scheduling, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. You'll work closely with Site Superintendents and Project Managers to keep projects on track.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead project start-ups, ensuring a clear understanding of scope, budgets, schedules and crew requirements.
• Manage daily site operations, scheduling, paperwork, crews and contract requirements.
• Coordinate production targets and troubleshoot issues alongside the Site Superintendent.
• Organize materials, equipment, subcontractors and other project resources.
• Read and interpret drawings, plans and specifications to ensure appropriate construction methods.
• Provide clear direction, supervision, training and feedback to crews.
• Maintain regular communication with Project Managers, Superintendents, clients and inspectors.
• Promote and uphold health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Complete daily reports, timesheets and job progress updates.
• Monitor equipment and materials, reporting maintenance issues and managing site inventory.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience as a Civil Foreperson or Lead Hand.
• Strong background in deep utilities and roadworks.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and understand grades.
• Proven experience leading crews and managing civil construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment and construction methods.
• Understanding of job costing and construction scheduling.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean driver's abstract.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Comfortable working outdoors and hands-on in all weather conditions.

Additional Assets

• Experience with HCSS, HeavyJob or similar field data systems.
• First Aid, Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications.
• Current safety tickets.
• Experience working in a union environment (CLAC membership required).

Compensation & Benefits

• $88,000-$100,000 per year
• Opportunity to lead crews on a range of civil construction projects across the Lower Mainland.