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Paving Superintendent
Job Description
Our client is a well-established civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure and road construction projects across Alberta.
The Paving Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing road construction and paving operations from planning through completion, leading field crews, coordinating equipment and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest standards of quality.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of road construction and paving operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise field crews, subcontractors, and equipment operators while promoting productivity, accountability, and teamwork.
- Coordinate daily labour, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractor activities to maintain efficient project execution.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Estimators, and Operations teams to develop work plans, construction sequencing, and project schedules.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
- Monitor grading, aggregate placement, base preparation, paving operations, compaction, and overall workmanship to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
- Conduct regular site inspections, safety meetings, and hazard assessments while promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Track project progress, labour productivity, equipment utilization, production quantities, and daily site reports.
- Identify and resolve field issues while coordinating with project stakeholders to minimize delays and maintain project schedules.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, inspections, deficiencies, change orders, and project updates.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and municipal representatives.
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety across field operations.
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in road construction, paving, or heavy civil construction.
- Strong knowledge of roadbuilding operations, grading, aggregate placement, compaction, paving, and civil construction practices.
- Proven experience leading field crews on municipal, highway, subdivision, or infrastructure construction projects.
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
- Strong understanding of Alberta Occupational Health & Safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and digital construction management or field reporting systems is considered an asset.
- CSTS, Ground Disturbance, First Aid, or other relevant safety certifications are considered assets.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience.
- Comprehensive employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- RRSP matching program.
- Paid vacation and personal time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing organization.
- Opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of road construction and civil infrastructure projects across Alberta.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Ben Coakwell
Senior Recruitment Consultant & Calgary Team Lead
Operations, Construction, Engineering
Ben specializes in recruiting top talent in operations, construction and engineering. With a unique background that includes winning an Olympic medal in bobsleigh, he leverages the collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills that he built in his athletic career into the world of recruitment. His previous experience in recruiting for the construction industry honed his expertise, making him adept at understanding the needs of both clients and candidates. His commitment to self-improvement and integrity drives him to provide exceptional service and exceed expectations in every interaction.
Ben takes pride in helping companies grow successfully by ensuring they have the right people in place. His dedication to understanding the impact of a well-matched candidate makes him a trusted and reliable recruiting partner. Motivated by the opportunity to impact lives for the better, he helps candidates make positive career changes.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active through exercise and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He finds relaxation in painting and is relishing the phase of his life where sports have transitioned from a profession to a hobby, allowing him to attend events as a fan.