Marine Construction Superintendent

Job summary

Lead on-site execution of marine and heavy civil construction projects, including piling, dredging, foundations, and waterfront infrastructure, while coordinating large crews, subcontractors, and equipment. Manage plans, schedules, performance, safety, and environmental compliance, and maintain effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Job details

Marine Construction Superintendent About the Opportunity TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Marine Construction Superintendent for a leading contractor specializing in complex marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia. This position offers the opportunity to lead the field execution of major waterfront developments, including ports, terminals, wharves, jetties, and other marine structures. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong background in marine construction, heavy civil works, and site operations management. Key Responsibilities Provide overall site leadership for marine construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. Lead field operations for marine piling, dredging, foundation construction, and waterfront infrastructure projects. Coordinate and supervise crews of 50+ personnel, subcontractors, and heavy equipment resources. Manage construction activities including test piling, excavation, formwork, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, and anchor bolt installation. Develop and implement site execution plans that support project schedules, budgets, and operational objectives. Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain productivity and schedule commitments. Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. Participate in project planning, progress reviews, and coordination meetings to drive project success. Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams. Ensure environmental protection measures and regulatory requirements are effectively implemented throughout project execution. Qualifications Minimum 7 years of experience managing large-scale marine construction or heavy civil infrastructure projects. Proven experience delivering marine, waterfront, port, terminal, wharf, jetty, bridge, or other complex civil construction projects. Strong knowledge of marine piling, dredging operations, marine structures, and foundation construction methodologies. Demonstrated ability to lead large field crews and subcontractors in demanding project environments. Excellent planning, scheduling, and problem-solving skills. Sound understanding of construction safety programs and environmental compliance requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital project communication tools. Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Degree, diploma, or technical education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Experience working on major marine or transportation infrastructure projects. Knowledge of regulatory and environmental requirements associated with marine construction activities. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary: $140,000 - $170,000 Performance bonus opportunity Company-paid RRSP contributions Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Annual fitness and wellness allowance Professional development and career growth opportunities Additional annual statutory holidays Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging marine infrastructure projects Apply Today If you are an experienced construction leader looking to contribute to major marine infrastructure projects in British Columbia, we encourage you to apply. To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to michael.rejzek@trsstaffing.com We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead on-site execution of marine and heavy civil construction projects, including piling, dredging, foundations, and waterfront infrastructure, while coordinating large crews, subcontractors, and equipment. Manage plans, schedules, performance, safety, and environmental compliance, and maintain effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of experience managing large-scale marine construction or heavy civil infrastructure projects, with demonstrated knowledge of marine piling, dredging, structures, and foundations. Candidates should have experience leading large field teams, strong planning and problem-solving abilities, knowledge of safety and environmental compliance, proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication tools, and a valid driver's license; related post-secondary education is preferred.

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Company-Paid RRSP Contributions
• Health And Wellness Benefits
• Annual Fitness And Wellness Allowance
• Professional Development And Career Growth Opportunities
• Additional Annual Statutory Holidays

Listed skills

• Crew Leadership · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Marine Construction
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Site Operations Management
• Marine Piling
• Dredging
• Foundation Construction
• Crew Leadership
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Construction Planning
• Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Problem-Solving
• Construction Safety
• Environmental Compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Digital Project Communication

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety

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