Civil & Utilities Superintendent - Highway Construction

Position Overview

Kiewit is hiring a Superintendent to lead Utilities and Civil construction on a highway project in Langley, BC.  This high-profile infrastructure project involves major roadway reconstruction, underground utility relocations, grading, drainage, and structural work. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in ensuring field operations are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. 

District Overview

Kiewit’s Western Canada District primarily performs heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across Western Canada.

Location

This position will start on a highway interchange project located on BC Highway 1 in Langley, BC. #LI-RP1

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field construction activities related to underground utilities (storm, sanitary, water), roadworks, and general civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate work with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and other internal departments to meet schedule and budget goals.
• Lead field crews in adherence to Kiewit’s safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Review project drawings and specifications to ensure work is executed accurately.
• Monitor productivity, progress, and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues in the field.
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly work activities in coordination with the project scheduler and construction managers.
• Conduct daily site inspections, safety meetings, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all field documentation such as daily reports, timesheets, and material tracking is completed accurately and timely.
• Mentor and support foremen and field staff in technical execution and leadership development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience in heavy civil and utility work, preferably in a supervisory or superintendent capacity.
• Experience with large-scale roadway or interchange projects is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities, earthworks, and civil construction methods.
• Proven ability to manage crews, subcontractors, and self-perform work efficiently and safely.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6) and construction management systems.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.