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This role oversees underground civil construction projects with a focus on installing, repairing, and maintaining water, sewer, and drainage piping systems. The Civil Foreman leads field crews, ensures work meets design specifications and quality standards, and promotes a strong safety culture on active construction sites.

• Lead and coordinate a team of pipelayers, equipment operators, and laborers to complete underground civil construction installations safely and efficiently.
• Install underground piping systems, including storm, sanitary, and water mains, in accordance with project specifications, plans, and grade requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, construction drawings, and grade stakes to guide layout and installation activities.
• Align and position pipes to the required depth and grade using lasers, transit levels, and other surveying tools.
• Perform trench preparation activities, including measuring, grading, and compacting to ensure proper support and alignment of pipe systems.
• Connect pipe components such as PVC, concrete, HDPE, and ductile iron using appropriate methods and tools.
• Assist with excavation, backfilling, and compaction operations to ensure stable and compliant installations.
• Ensure proper bedding, anchoring, and sealing of pipe systems to meet structural and performance requirements.
• Inspect installed pipes for defects, alignment, and integrity, and verify compliance with quality and project standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and machinery in safe, clean, and reliable working condition.
• Adhere to and enforce all company safety policies, site-specific regulations, and trench safety practices.
• Work collaboratively with equipment operators, laborers, and site supervisors to coordinate daily tasks and resolve on-site issues.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to leadership and contribute to planning and scheduling of work.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a foreman or similar leadership role in civil construction.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a pipelayer in civil construction.
• Hands-on experience with underground utilities, including water, sewer, and drainage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, site plans, and survey markings.
• Strong knowledge of trench safety, shoring, and excavation best practices.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating field crews on active construction sites.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work safely in an outdoor construction environment and handle frequent lifting of heavy materials (up to 50 lbs or more).

• Experience working with a variety of pipe materials such as PVC, concrete, HDPE, and ductile iron.
• Proficiency using lasers, transit levels, and other layout and alignment tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills when working with operators, laborers, and supervisors.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and early morning starts based on project needs.
• Interest in ongoing training such as fall protection, confined space, and WHMIS.

You will join a growing, expanding civil construction company that offers real room for advancement and professional development. The organization maintains a smaller, close-knit environment where you are recognized as an individual and leadership genuinely cares about the team. You will have access to formal safety and skills training, including fall protection, confined space, and WHMIS, supporting both your safety and career growth. Additional perks, such as a gas card, reflect the company’s commitment to supporting employees in the field and fostering long-term relationships.

Work is primarily based in the Horseshoe Bay to Langley corridor, with most projects located in the Langley and Greater Vancouver area. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 8 hours per day, typically on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including a 30-minute paid break. The role takes place in an outdoor construction environment in various weather conditions and involves frequent lifting of heavy materials (up to 50 lbs or more). You can expect exposure to active construction sites, heavy equipment, and underground work, with potential overtime, weekend work, and early morning starts depending on project demands. Appropriate construction attire and personal protective equipment are required at all times to ensure safety on site.

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnaby, BC.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $100000.00/yr.

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.