Our client, a civil contractor in the Greater Vancouver Area, specializes in underground wet utilities (water, sanitary, storm), deep excavations, and complex urban infrastructure projects. They are seeking a General Superintendent to oversee multiple projects and provide leadership to Site Superintendents, Forepersons, and field teams across the Lower Mainland.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and oversight for multiple underground utility projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable execution. Mentor, support, and manage Site Superintendents and Forepersons, ensuring consistent field leadership and company standards across all projects. Work closely with Project Managers to develop project execution plans, manpower strategies, schedules, and resource allocations. Coordinate labour, equipment, subcontractors, and materials across multiple active projects to maximize productivity and meet project milestones. Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, productivity, and quality, proactively resolving issues before they impact delivery. Lead pre-construction planning, site mobilization, shutdown planning, and major project milestones. Ensure all work complies with MMCD specifications, municipal standards, contract requirements, and company quality expectations. Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, company safety programs, environmental requirements, and quality control procedures. Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants, municipal inspectors, and subcontractors. Assist with change management, claims, procurement strategies, and operational planning alongside the Operations and Project Management teams. Participate in recruiting, training, mentoring, and performance management of field personnel to support long-term growth.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

10+ years of experience in underground civil construction, including significant experience as a Superintendent or General Superintendent. Proven experience overseeing multiple municipal underground utility projects simultaneously. Strong knowledge of MMCD specifications, municipal standards, and permitting processes throughout the Lower Mainland. Extensive experience with watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, force main, deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, road restoration, and complex urban construction. Demonstrated ability to lead multiple Site Superintendents, Forepersons, and field crews while maintaining high productivity and safety standards. Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, and production tracking. Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with clients, consultants, municipalities, and internal teams. Valid BC driver's licence with the ability to travel between project sites throughout the Lower Mainland. Formal education is considered an asset but is not required; extensive field leadership experience is the priority.

Why this Company?

Competitive base salary of $170.000-210.000/year with annual performance reviews. Annual bonus program. Group RRSP with company matching. 100% company-paid benefits including extended health, dental, vision, and disability. Paid vacation, personal days, and holiday shutdown. Parental leave top-up and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Strong backlog of municipal and infrastructure projects, providing excellent long-term career stability and advancement opportunities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word format to alex.ciotoiu@torustalent.com. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Our client and Torus Talent are equal-opportunity employers.