Civil Construction Superintendents & Foremen

With a focus on safety, and fostering a "one team spirit", we are looking to add Civil Construction and General Construction Superintendents and Foremen to our team for the upcoming season and beyond. These positions offer competitive wages, opportunities for career development and growth, exposure to new construction methods and technology, providing opportunities to make a significant impact and contribute ideas from design through to job completion. Wilco is a leader in delivering complex projects to its clients.

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We are looking for dynamic and experienced Supers and Foremen to join our team immediately:

• Grading/Earthworks (Civil)
• Underground Water & Sewer (Civil)
• Hardscape
• Base

As our ideal candidate, you are able to lead with a positive attitude and outlook towards to the work performed. Your strength's are; to evaluate, train, develop and coach members of the team. Be able to multi-task with changing day-to-day needs. And specialize in communicating well with everyone on your team, from Labourers to Managers, leading by example and inspiring a strong safety culture.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

FOREMAN:

• Being hands-on in field construction directly involved in all aspects of project construction including planning, construction, quantity verification, and safety.
• Communicating to the project Superintendent upcoming needs for the project including materials, manpower and equipment.
• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Ensures that all work is being done safely and in an efficient manner that maintains Wilco's excellent quality.
• Ensure subcontractors compliance with specifications and timelines for their scope of work.
• Responsible for training staff according to Wilco procedures and safe work practices.

SUPERINTENDENT:

• As an integral part of the construction leadership team you are responsible for implementing and monitoring the performance of the Company’s Safety and Environment Policies.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager with the initial mobilization and set up of the construction site.
• Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects and equipment problems.
• Control and monitor labour, equipment, and materials throughout each project and site to completion.
• Monitor job progress and costs and provide regular progress reporting to management.
• Manage all project administration activities including payroll, timekeeping, labor coding, equipment coding, purchase order coding and safety reporting.
• Establish effective onsite communications and progress reporting with sub-trades and clients.
• Conduct project postmortems to identify areas for improvement, make recommendations based on findings.
• Maintain effective labor relations through compliance with company policies, labor agreements, resolution of employee grievances and fair treatment of employees.
• Working with the Human Resources team to address any and all employee related topics/issues (recruitment, training, progressive discipline, terminations etc.).

Requirements

• Proven experience as construction superintendent or foreman, civil preferred.
• Must possess strong leadership/mentorship and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of equipment operation.
• Strong numeracy skills, record keeping and technology usage.
• Ability to read and execute plans, read grade stakes and use laser level.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Have advanced knowledge of the fundamental principals of landscaping including grading, planting and hardscape.
• Promote a positive team culture across all departments and job sites with a focus on safety first and continuous improvement.
• Valid drivers license.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with overtime pay.
• Reliable hours and job stability.
• Incredible work environment and team atmosphere.
• Training & Development. Interested a in course? Tell us about it we would love to know!
• Corporate Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Company PPE