Civil Construction Field Operations Supervisor

LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

 
THE OPPORTUNITY

Civil Construction Field Operations Supervisor

The Civil Construction Field Operations Supervisor aids the Superintendent in managing all field and site-specific construction activities, including budget, schedule, performance, subtrades, and profitability. The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for providing direction to LaPrairie field staff.

THE LOCATION

Based out of LAPRAIRIE’S Grande Prairie / Clairmont Alberta facility – Serving throughout beautiful and expansive Alberta and Western Canada.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform and oversee a wide range of routine and complex work related to civil infrastructure including road construction, earthworks and rehab, construction of timber, concrete and steel bridge structures including concrete formwork and finishing


• Perform bridge construction and/or rehabilitation tasks involving multi span timber, concrete, cable and steel bridges including standard and major bridges


• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to skid steer, loader, dozer, excavator, grader, and pile driver


• Review and interpret project drawings and scopes


• Review and discuss equipment requirements with the Project Superintendent to ensure efficiencies  


• A strong focus on Health, Safety & Environmental practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a thorough knowledge of worksite safety, and safe operating procedures relevant to bridge construction and/or trades


• Experience with Alberta Transportation projects and specifications is considered an asset


• Experience related to civil and bridge construction / maintenance


• Site supervision and management experience


• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in various weather conditions


• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license

This is a full-time position, with competitive compensation and an industry-leading health & welfare benefits package.

If you are looking for an exciting career challenge; if you enjoy undertaking a variety of challenging project work all within the vast beauty of Western Canada, then you may be the person we want to hear from!