**Location:**Yukon
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Cobalt Construction is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on a multi-year rural road construction project supporting a new gold mine development in Yukon.

This senior leadership role is responsible for coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and project resources to ensure the project is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Depending on experience, candidates may be hired as either a Project Manager or Site Superintendent, working closely with company leadership and project teams to deliver complex heavy civil construction projects in remote northern environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day field operations on a large-scale road construction project

  • Supervise construction crews, subcontractors, and equipment fleets

  • Work closely with head office and project leadership to ensure clear communication with clients and stakeholders

  • Develop and maintain construction schedules and production targets

  • Manage materials, equipment logistics, and supply chains for remote operations

  • Coordinate site labour and workforce planning during peak construction season

  • Ensure construction activities meet engineering specifications and project design requirements

  • Coordinate field testing, inspections, and QA/QC documentation

  • Track project costs, budgets, and productivity metrics

  • Identify and manage change directives, RFIs, and scope adjustments

  • Maintain strict adherence to company safety policies and programs

  • Promote a positive safety culture and team environment on site

  • Mentor and support development of foremen, operators, and field staff

  • Maintain strong working relationships with owners’ representatives, engineers, environmental consultants, and First Nation partners

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control project costs

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of senior experience in heavy civil construction, mining, or infrastructure projects

  • Experience with road building, earthworks, and mine development projects

  • Previous Superintendent or Project Management experience on remote or northern projects preferred

  • Proven ability to manage multiple crews, subcontractors, and equipment resources

  • Strong understanding of construction scheduling and cost control

  • Experience coordinating with engineering consultants and environmental teams

  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience

  • Experience working with First Nation partners and northern communities is an asset

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Must pass pre-employment medical screening

  • Ability to support and enforce drug and alcohol-free worksites

  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada

Work Schedule & Project Details

• Full-time position supporting a multi-year infrastructure project
  • Remote project site with rotational work schedule
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Overtime during peak construction season
  • Extended health benefits for full-time employees
  • Opportunities for year-round employment across multiple projects