Foreman - Water and Sewer – Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Temporary, Full-time, Seasonal
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 10, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Foreman is responsible for supervising work crews, allocating resources, and ensuring the efficient and safe execution of water and sewer construction projects. They must also manage site safety, coordinate with subcontractors, and provide progress reports to project management.

Job details

Overview Foreman - Water and Sewer – Fort McMurray Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction. Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching Location: Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions **Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided** Requirements: Personal Reliable Vehicle CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License Pre-employment: Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test) Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation Foreman - Water and Sewer Responsibilities: Allocate general and daily responsibilities. Ensure manpower and resources are adequate. Supervise the use of machinery and equipment. Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews and ensure the crew has all required tools for their work, including PPE and emergency response measures. Assess and confirm, through documentation, crew competency. Identify equipment and labor resource requirements for task and their utilization. Adhere to project and company environmental considerations. Complete daily activity reports/daily logs. Work with project management to schedule and coordinate work tasks. Coordinate with other Foremen of subcontractors as required on the jobsite. Coordinate with shallow utility locaters when on the jobsite and ensure the crew clearly understands where all buried utilities are. Submit progress reports to ensure that the project is on track with deadlines that have been set out in the contract. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics. Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required. Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas. Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections. Take corrective action to mitigate immediate hazards. Conduct incident investigations and prepare associated support documentation immediately. Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture. This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position. Foreman - Water and Sewer Qualifications: Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Foreman, with experience in water/sewer installations, subdivision servicing, roadway construction and urban renewal projects. In depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OHS guidelines. Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints. Excellent organizational and leadership with the ability to communicate and report effectively. Must have extensive knowledge of "Urban" Subdivision grading or Industrial. Recognizes and understands the safe operation of heavy equipment and material handling. Good communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be a team player. Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner. Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology degree/diploma considered an asset. The following training courses would be considered an asset: Leadership for Safety Excellence, Prime Contractor, CSTS-09, Ground Disturbance Level 2, H2S Awareness and WHMIS Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #SWSC4 We’re Ready. Are You?

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of experience as a Foreman in water/sewer installations and subdivision grading. A valid driver's license, clean driver's abstract, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test are mandatory.