Grading Project Supervisor

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Grading Project Supervisor in Canada.

This role places you at the center of complex highway and infrastructure construction delivery, where you will oversee field operations, contract administration, and project performance from planning through completion. You will ensure that quality, safety, environmental standards, and contractual obligations are consistently met across active construction sites. Working in a highly field-oriented environment, you will collaborate with contractors, engineers, and clients while exercising strong judgment and leadership. The position offers significant autonomy, with responsibility for managing budgets, schedules, and on-site execution across diverse civil projects. You will contribute directly to the successful delivery of critical transportation infrastructure across British Columbia. This is a flexible, on-call role that combines remote work with meaningful field presence and varied project demands.

Accountabilities:

You will act as a key field leader responsible for overseeing construction contract execution, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong coordination between stakeholders across infrastructure projects.

• Act as Ministry Representative and lead contract administration activities on assigned highway and infrastructure projects
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety regulations, environmental standards, and contract requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise field construction activities, including labour, equipment, and material management
• Manage project budgets through cost estimating, forecasting, tracking, and quantity certification for payment
• Chair and document project meetings, and produce detailed progress, financial, and status reports
• Support resolution of claims, disputes, and construction issues in collaboration with project teams and clients
• Ensure quality systems are implemented, including inspections, quality assurance, and auditing processes
• Supervise, mentor, and support field staff to promote a safe and collaborative work environment
• Maintain accurate project records, including diaries, documentation, and as-built drawings
• Ensure full compliance with applicable safety programs, procedures, and regulations

Requirements:

This role requires strong field supervision experience in civil or transportation infrastructure projects, combined with technical knowledge and the ability to manage complex construction environments.

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Transportation, or Construction Engineering, or a technical diploma with relevant field experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in construction supervision, contract administration, and field operations management
• Strong background in highway or large-scale transportation infrastructure delivery
• Solid understanding of contract specifications, particularly public infrastructure standards and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, schedules, and project resources
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of quality management systems and construction inspection practices
• Familiarity with surveying principles and digital terrain modeling tools (e.g., Civil 3D or CAiCE is an asset)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools
• Willingness to work in field conditions, travel extensively across British Columbia, and work variable schedules
• Valid driver’s license required

Benefits:

This position offers a flexible, field-driven work structure with strong professional development opportunities and competitive compensation.

• Hourly compensation ranging approximately from $57.82 to $70.96, depending on experience and qualifications
• Flexible, on-call work arrangement with variable hours based on project needs
• Remote work flexibility with the ability to be based anywhere in British Columbia
• Exposure to high-impact infrastructure projects across the region
• Strong mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities
• Employee ownership culture with long-term career growth pathways
• Collaborative team environment with technical excellence and safety focus
• Access to employee engagement and professional communities (mentoring programs, networking groups, and internal initiatives).

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1