Ledcor Group of Companies

Superintendent, Alaska Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Group of Companies$88K — $121K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in highway maintenance or similar field in a supervisory role
  • Technical training or trade certification is a plus
  • Experience in bridge and highway project management preferred
  • Strong understanding of HSEQ standards
  • Proven planning and leadership capabilities
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement processes is favored
  • Knowledge of quality management principles (QA/QC)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct teams to meet project goals and safety standards
  • Communicate effectively with project leaders to ensure contract execution
  • Monitor performance metrics and guide teams accordingly
  • Assist in developing schedules, resource allocation, and execution plans
  • Support front-line leaders through coaching and mentorship
  • Promote a robust safety culture in compliance with regulations
  • Manage budget oversight and implement financial strategies
  • Ensure compliance with contracts and regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Relocation packages available for candidates outside Northern BC
  • Flexibility to travel to project sites
  • Outdoor site-based work in various weather conditions
  • Accommodation options available for non-local hires
  • Work from Monday to Friday with on-call responsibilities after hours
Full Job Description
Join our growing Highway Maintenance team and play a key role in the successful delivery of highway infrastructure, maintenance and construction activities along the BC Alaska Highway.

This is an opportunity to establish roots in a local community, build strong relationships, and lead a diverse team of highway maintenance professionals committed to keeping our highways safe during Ledcor's 3 year maintenance contract.

We're looking for a strong leader and communicator who can seamlessly integrate contractual requirements with safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity. You bring exceptional planning and critical thinking skills to respond to evolving conditions while maintaining a focus on project success. With a track record of leadership, team-building, and continuous improvement, you're ready to take on this challenge.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Lead & Direct Teams - Provide overall direction to ensure project goals, safety, and contract schedules are met in
  • Communication & Collaboration - Effectively communicate with front-line leaders, ensuring contract requirements are successfully executed
  • Operational Oversight - Monitor performance metrics (cost, schedule, safety, quality, environment) and guide teams to achieve them
  • Strategic Planning - Assist in schedule development, resource allocation, and execution plans to ensure project success
  • Coaching & Mentorship - Support front-line leaders with training and development to enhance team performance
  • Health & Safety Leadership - Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Ledcor's HS&E standards and OH&S regulations
  • Budget & Financial Oversight - Review financial reports and implement strategies to achieve targets
  • Risk & Compliance Management - Ensure contract and regulatory compliance, including collective agreement administration
  • Fleet & Asset Management - Assist in planning, capital purchases, and implementing improvement strategies for effective asset utilization


Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in highway maintenance, infrastructure, bridge maintenance, or construction in a supervisory role
  • Technical training or trade certification in a related field is an asset
  • Experience managing bridge and highway projects is an advantage
  • Strong knowledge of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) standards
  • Proven planning, scheduling, and leadership skills
  • Experience with continuous improvement processes (ISO or other management systems) is preferred
  • Understanding of quality management principles (QA/QC)


Work Conditions:
  • Preference for candidates based in Northern BC or Fort Nelson - relocation packages available
  • Flexibility to travel to all sites in the contract area
  • Work is site based primarily outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Camp available for non-local candidates
  • Monday to Friday with the expectation to monitor your phone after hours as we to respond to weather events and emergencies


Salary Information:
  • $99,000 - $121,000
  • Cost of living allowance
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits, with pension and RSP match program
  • Company Truck and fuel card


Compensation

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We're experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

About Ledcor Group of Companies

Ledcor Group of Companies is a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. From modest to massive, we will move your project forward. We are a North American company with a passion for the work we do. With over 20,000 employees and more than 100 years of experience, Ledcor is one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in North America. We are a family-owned company with a culture of safety and quality. We believe that building relationships is key to success and we take pride in our ability to offer diverse services to our clients in the construction, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our projects include buildings, highways, bridges, airports, mines, pipelines, and more.
Learn more about Ledcor Group of Companies
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7,000 employees
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Founded
1947

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