Superintendent - Structural Bridge Civil Infrastructure - Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5S

Job Description

STRUCTURAL BRIDGE SUPERINTENDENT – CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURELocation: Vancouver, British ColumbiaSalary:Competitive base salary, strong performance bonus, company vehicle and industry-leading benefits including RSP plan.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYWe’re partnered with a leading self-performing infrastructure contractor looking to add a skilled Structural Bridge Superintendent to their growing team in Vancouver, BC. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead major civil works and bridge projects, contributing to some of the region’s most critical transportation infrastructure.As a Superintendent, you’ll oversee construction from the ground up—critical lifts, girder erection, concrete abutments, and more—while mentoring crews and collaborating with senior project leadership. If you’re a field-first leader with a trade background and a passion for complex builds, this is the role for you.This contractor is known for its collaborative culture, hands-on leadership team, and strong pipeline of infrastructure work across rail, transit, and public infrastructure sectors.THE ROLE: STRUCTURAL BRIDGE SUPERINTENDENTIn this role, you’ll lead the execution of bridge and retaining wall projects valued from $20M–$75M, managing teams of 12–20 crew members while maintaining schedule, quality, and safety standards. This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership role for someone who’s come up through the trades and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading field operations for complex structural projects, including abutments, falsework, girder erection, and concrete works
• Managing and mentoring a team of 2–3 foremen and carpenters
• Conducting construct-ability reviews and working with PMs on estimates, take-offs, and change orders
• Ensuring full compliance with MOTI BC specs, project contracts, and safety procedures
• Collaborating with Project Coordinators and Managers on schedules, costing, and overall project value
• Supporting project delivery for a variety of structures, including highway bridges, transit, and port infrastructure

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 15–20 years of bridge construction experience with at least 10 years as a Superintendent
• Red Seal Carpenter or equivalent trade background
• Experience leading crews on major civil infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of formwork systems (PERI, falsework, structural steel, cast-in-place)
• Collaborative leadership style focused on mentorship and team performance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute to project documentation and reporting
• Bonus: experience with budget software and P3/public infrastructure work

WHY JOIN THIS TEAM

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary, strong performance bonus, company vehicle and industry-leading benefits including RSP plan.
• Career Progression: Work with a forward-thinking infrastructure team committed to growing internal talent
• Project Pipeline: Contribute to long-term projects backed by public and private funding
• Team Environment: Be part of a company that values collaboration, mentorship, and professionalism

READY TO APPLYConfidential applications are now being accepted. Take the next step in your infrastructure career and join a leading team that’s shaping BC’s future.Apply now to learn more: lisa.richer@canterragroup.net