Civil Foreman/Forewoman

• Lead a dynamic team in the booming underground utility construction industry with a company known for excellence
• Earn a competitive wage of $40-50/hr, with opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive environment
• Be a key player in delivering high-profile projects across Metro Vancouver while advancing your career with an industry leader

Complete Utility Contractors (CUC) is a well-established leader in underground utility construction. Backed by over 25 years of experience, our skilled management team is made up of dedicated professionals with deep roots in the civil infrastructure industry. We have successfully managed, constructed, and delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in municipal and Metro Vancouver contracts. Our site teams, led by ambitious and experienced staff, are committed to delivering safety and quality on every project.

For more information, please visit our website: completeutility.ca/

Complete Utility Contractors is looking for a full-time Civil Foreman/Forewoman based in Vancouver, B.C. 

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of construction crews, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Setting and maintaining daily performance expectations
• Coordinating and leading civil crews and subcontractors to ensure quality control and timely project completion
• Fostering strong employee morale, communication, and teamwork
• Completing employee timesheets for payroll and daily safety or reporting documentation
• Ensuring adherence to OH&S safe work practices and procedures, and communicating them effectively
• Safely managing tasks around existing utilities
• Prioritizing work tasks and efficiently organizing employees and subcontractors
• Providing leadership and assisting in the training of junior employees
• Offering feedback to supervisors and management on process improvements
• Identifying problems and driving innovation through team coordination

To qualify, you will need a minimum of 5 years of experience in utility, underground, or civil construction, specifically working with deep sewers. You should also have experience with heavy equipment or small tools and a solid understanding of underground utility construction, including trenching and shoring. Additionally, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings, as well as strong leadership skills, is required.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of OH&S regulations and construction disciplines, including materials and methods
• Experience with live utility locating
• Experience in project management and budgeting is an asset
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, rollers, tampers, and pavers
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required
• Completion of post-secondary courses related to this field; equivalent experience will also be considered

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent organizational and time management skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, and a highly motivated, self-starter attitude.

This is a key leadership role where you will be instrumental in driving the success of complex construction projects while fostering a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive hourly rate of $40-50, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Overtime pay
• Opportunities for performance-based bonus
• Employer-paid extended health, dental, and vision 
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• RRSP with employer match
• Sick pay 
• Company vehicle provided
• Employee appreciation gifts, social events, and more! 

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!