Don't miss this opportunity to take on a pivotal role with a rapidly growing organization
Receive extensive benefits and a highly competitive hourly salary of $42-$60/hr based on skills and experience
Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive team environment
About Southland Holdings

Southland Holdings is a multi-faceted industry leader and through our family of companies makes up one of the world’s largest heavy civil construction firms. We have thousands of professionals located across the world who are recognized as the industry’s seasoned pros and technical specialists. We deliver projects in new and alternative ways with solutions that extend across 60 countries. Our leaders have an innate understanding of the construction industry combined with a forward-thinking vision that has yielded impressive growth and over $8.4 billion in active projects. South Holdings is now expanding into British Columbia under the name Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada.

Training and development in all positions at South Holdings is a top priority. We are in full support of relevant training that you may be interested in taking during your employment with us. We provide mentorship, on-the-job training, and performance feedback to help guide your path to success. Southland Holdings' core values are safety, integrity, teamwork, perseverance, and excellence. We not only strive to produce innovative infrastructure, but also to support and mentor our team members.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Currently, Southland Holdings is looking for a full-time Civil Utilities Foreperson/Site Supervisor to work on-site on our projects in Vancouver, BC.

Your typical duties will include, but aren't limited to:

Reading construction drawings and blueprints
Taking measurements off blueprints; figuring and shooting grade/elevations for construction requirements
Recommending measures to improve production methods and equipment performance to increase efficiency and safety
Assisting Superintendent in the planning and scheduling of the work of the crew, as well as possibly planning and scheduling materials and equipment independently
Advising Superintendent of the needs for people, materials, and equipment in carrying out assigned tasks.
Organizing crew, materials, and equipment to achieve the highest productivity and quality and lowest cost in line with the budget
Recording and reporting equipment and material use, including work production and employee work hours on specified forms
Continuously checking the work of the crew and adjusting the work or plan and schedule as required
Keeping Superintendent advised of the status of work and recommending necessary adjustments
Maintaining inventory of equipment and materials well in advance of the need
Supervising, leading, and mentoring the crew
Spending 100% of the time directly working with and supervising the crew.

In order to qualify for this role, ideally, you must have 5 years of relevant leadership and civil utilities experience, and a valid BC driver's license. Specific valuable civil utilities skills and experiences include:

Ability to handle, fit and install drainage, sewer, water, and associated appurtenances
Able to dig trenches to locate utilities by hand or using trenching tools
Extensive knowledge of water, sewer, and storm drain systems as well as dry utilities and other civil-related projects
Solid knowledge of pipe laying methods, practices, and procedures

However, individuals with less experience but who have a proven work record of skilled performance will also be considered. The right candidate must also:

be empathetic
be great at communications and conflict resolution
have a positive coaching mentality
be able to work with multiple generations and skills levels
be able to interface with multiple stakeholders
be organized
have proven leadership skills
be eager to keep learning and growing

Above all, you'll be a diligent professional that is passionate about fostering a safe and productive work site.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be awarded highly competitive hourly compensation of $42-$60/hr based on skills and qualifications along with a wide host of benefits including:

Company vehicle and a fuel card
Collective agreement governed by the CLAC Union
Pension
Training allowance
RRSP matching
Health care benefits
Possible discretionary bonuses
Huge opportunities for career progression - we're growing and we want our team to grow with us

Don't miss this unique opportunity to take on an exciting role with a rapidly growing organization - Apply!