Join Our Team – Build the Future with Us!

At Wilco Contractors Northwest Edmonton, safety and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. As we gear up for the upcoming season and beyond, we're looking for skilled Civil Construction and General Construction Superintendents, Foremen, and Lead Hands to join our growing team.

Wilco offers a wide range of services including park construction, sports facilities, and environmental, landscape, and civil earthworks, backed by decades of experience. We are a leader in delivering complex projects.

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow in a company that values your expertise. With competitive wages, career development opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge construction methods and technology, you'll play a key role in shaping our projects located in the Edmonton & Area from design to completion.

If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us build the future—together.

We are looking for dynamic and experienced Civil Construction Supervisors. to join our team immediately:

• Grading/Earthworks (Civil)
• Underground Water & Sewer (Civil)
• Hardscape
• Base

As our ideal candidate, you will demonstrate a positive attitude and lead by example. You should excel in evaluating, training, and coaching team members while effectively communicating with all levels, fostering a strong safety culture, and managing changing priorities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

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.).

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.

LEAD HAND:

• Assisting in hands-on field construction, actively participating in all phases of the project, including planning, execution, and quality control.
• Communicating with the Foreman regarding daily work progress, upcoming material, manpower, and equipment needs.
• Helping coordinate and delegate daily tasks to crew members according to project priorities and schedules.
• Ensuring the proper and safe use of machinery and equipment on-site.
• Maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, following company policies and industry regulations.
• Monitoring work quality and progress, ensuring tasks meet Wilco's high standards.
• Assisting in training and mentoring crew members on safe work practices and company procedures.

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