# Civil Construction Superintendents & Foremen

> Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc · Edmonton, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-22

**Salary:** CAD 35–45

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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.

**Apply now - Start tomorrow!**

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

## Apply

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