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Description: Thompson Construction Group is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Supervisor in Fort McMurray and its surrounding areas. In this role, reporting to the Fleet Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and safety of mechanical repairs completed by technicians. They will collaborate closely with the Operations team to meet client needs and ensure equipment availability. The supervisor will prioritize and assign tasks based on technician skillsets to optimize efficiency. This fast-paced position requires strong interpersonal, organizational and technical skills to manage shifting priorities effectively.

Responsibilities:

The Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Supervisor at Thompson Construction Group will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Equipment Tracking: Ensure knowledge of all equipment on-site, including its status (active, available, or in repair).
• Daily Toolbox Meetings: Conduct daily meetings to communicate safety and operational priorities.
• Site Operations Collaboration: Maintain frequent communication with Site Operations Management to understand daily repair priorities.
• Maintenance Forecasting & Improvement: Liaise with both Operations and Maintenance teams to anticipate changes and suggest improvements in personnel or equipment.
• Utilization Checks: Regularly monitor equipment usage before and after repairs to ensure efficiency.
• Management of Maintenance Team: Oversee and manage on-site mechanics, welders, and servicemen, ensuring effective coordination and work completion.
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with Operations to plan, prioritize, and resource all necessary trade support and turnaround work.
• Cost-Effective Coordination: Coordinate maintenance activities to meet operational needs in a cost-efficient manner.
• Performance Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to improve heavy equipment maintenance performance.
• Technical Input: Provide insights into the development and optimization of maintenance procedures and systems.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate health and safety policies, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Recruitment & Selection: Manage the hiring process for field mechanics, welders, and servicemen.
• Document Control: Oversee submission of trade apprenticeship documentation and maintain proper documentation control.
• Service Mentoring: Organize and mentor service teams involved in fuel, lube, mechanics, and welding.
• Invoice Verification: Review and verify invoices related to equipment maintenance.
• Policy and Warranty Awareness: Stay informed on policy and warranty issues that may impact equipment maintenance.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and organizational skills to ensure that all equipment is well-maintained, operational, and aligned with site needs.

Qualifications:

• Management Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing heavy equipment, heavy-duty mechanics, welders, and service personnel.
• Maintenance and Repair Experience: At least 10 years of experience in maintenance and repair, specifically within the Heavy Civil Earthworks and/or Mining Industry.
• Valid Driver’s License: Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Location Flexibility: Willingness to work in the Fort McMurray area and live in remote camps while working a rotational schedule.
• Certifications: Holding CSO, BSO or CSTS & OSSA certification.
• Health & Fitness: Must be in good health and physical condition to perform the duties required.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test.

These qualifications ensure the candidate is well-equipped to handle the responsibilities of overseeing heavy equipment maintenance, leading teams, and ensuring safety and efficiency in the Fort McMurray region.

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Additional Information:

The responsibilities outlined in this description represent the nature and scope of the work expected from individuals assigned to this position. However, this list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties and skills may be required depending on the needs of the organization.

This is a full-time contractual position based in Fort McMurray, AB. The duration of the role is project-specific and contingent upon client decisions regarding on-site performance.

Thompson Construction Group is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our team in the Fort McMurray area. This role is key in supporting project operations, tracking progress, and assisting with cost management and reporting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute weekly cost summaries.
• Compile daily load count and LEM (Labour, Equipment, Materials) reports.
• Track job costs and performance on unit rate contracts.
• Assist the Project Manager with monthly volume tracking and invoicing.
• Attend and contribute to weekly progress, supervisory, and management meetings.
• Generate bi-monthly camp occupancy reports.
• Review daily foreman reports for proper coding and accuracy.
• Conduct job site visits with management and supervision.
• Develop scheduling and forecasting reports.
• Support budget preparation and provide input for estimates and quotes.
• Prepare and submit month-end accruals and financial reports.

Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical writing and computer skills (Excel, MS Office, project management tools).
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Willingness to work in remote camp settings on a rotational schedule in the Fort McMurray area.
• CSTS/OSSA or BSO/CSO certification required.
• Must successfully pass a pre-access drug and alcohol screening.

Additional Information:
This description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this position. Responsibilities may vary and additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operational requirements.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project/Construction Manager is accountable for providing project management and direction for a project or portfolio of projects, ensuring the safety execution and timely completion for all projects. The position is involved in project planning and start-up, project financials, project pre-construction, project execution and close-out, EHS and maintain a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. The incumbent is responsible for managing and mentoring project management team personnel, with direct reports of up to 15 staff, and possesses the technical, leadership, and communication skills necessary to complete a project from estimate to close-out with limited supervision.

Essential Functions

Execution

• Interpreting preconstruction documents in preparing, implementing, and monitoring tracking reports related to within the project budget.
• Direct involvement in the subcontracting process, which includes facilitating initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed processes, developing subcontract scopes of work, and managing the subcontract distribution and final execution process.
• Direct the process of determining the quantity of budget estimates / deliverables to the client.
• Manage the project administration and daily operations, escalating issues as necessary.
• Manage the project schedule and milestone dates and ensure that close-out checklists are prepared and maintained during the project lifecycle.
• Maintain relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key project personnel to verify that materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and / or delivered when required.
• Monitor the change management process, which includes identifying change events, submitting change notices, pricing and tracking change work, optional changes in project scope, and negotiating change orders with clients.
• Ensure that the project site and company assets are secure and maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times.

Planning and Process

• Provide input into the completion of an organizational and responsibility matrix at the start of the project.
• Apply construction expertise to ensure proper project planning, scheduling, staffing, cost control, and project management.
• Review contract documents to obtain a clear understanding of deliverables, which will ensure project work will be completed on time and within budget.
• Manage the review and communicate objectives for critical milestones, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction measurements to project team members.
• Working with operations leaders in compiling and scheduling resources, both personnel and equipment for project execution.
• Contribute as appropriate to the pre-award process by determining project scope, planning, and estimating.
• Participate and chair weekly internal progress and performance meetings.
• Participate in client progress meetings and compile, approve and submit all required reporting.

Financial Accountabilities

• Utilizing and development of Thompson’s techniques and processes for tracking progress and work effectively.
• Monitor and control construction activities through effective teamwork and communication with on-site superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Weekly and monthly cost accruals and forecasts.
• Monthly progress estimates, LEM tracking and invoice generating.
• Address risk and implement corrective measures.
• Monitor and control progress, costs, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.

Customer Focus

• Manage the experience of clients and key specialist subcontractors to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support Thompson core values.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities through existing relationships.

EHS

• Demonstrate EHS and Quality behaviors that reflect corporate expectations.
• Take direct ownership / responsibility for the development, implementation, and execution of the Project Specific Safety Plan.
• Take personal responsibility for own health and safety, and that of other workers, visitors to the site(s), the community, and the environment.
• Analyze the environment for potential risks or safety hazards.
• Ensure EHS has equal status through all phases of the project prior to construction approval and during execution.
• Monitor and measures EHS goals and expectations using Key Performance Indicators.
• Understand and comply with client requirements, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, and all applicable government laws and regulations.
• Review, approve, and closes out all incidents to support Continuous Improvement processes and feedback for EHS and Leaders.
• Ensure that Project Quality Risk Assessment is conducted for the project upon award of project contract.
• Review the Field Surveillance Reports and initiate NCRs based on analysis and severity of findings.
• Ensure that Quality KPI data for the project is documented.

Quality and Engineering

• Direct involvement in developing Inspection Test Plans and Project Specific Quality Control Management Plans.
• Ensure, through project quality team, that all QA & QC KPI’s are followed and adhered to.
• Applying schedule milestones and operations feedback into compliance of Company QMP and Project QMP.
• Interpretation and implementation of IFC Plans, EWP’s & CWP’s, ensuring clear understanding of technical and specification documents by execution team and front-line leaders.
• Actively manage and submit RFI’s, managing RFI logs and communications for project technical changes.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships in good standing with client QA and Technical teams.
• Lead technical team and be responsible for quality performance of project.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field is strongly encouraged.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of direct experience required. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity, the years of experience may vary.
• Experience in light and heavy civil and earthworks projects is required.
• Solid technical proficiency in project KPIs and the three core areas of Estimating, Field Management, and Project Management.
• Proficiency in estimate preparation, forecasting, pricing, risk management, contract management, profit and loss responsibility, scheduling, and quality.
• Ability to make recommendations and take action based on technical proficiency.
• Experience and acumen required to anticipate client requirements and work proactively regarding risk and claim management, and ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Balanced leadership and technical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency using scheduling and project management software.

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing on-site structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company’s safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• The incumbent may need to relocate to other geographic office / site work locations, if necessary.

Thompson Construction Group is currently seeking a charismatic and experienced individual to join our team as a Heavy Civil Earthworks Site Superintendent working from our operations area in Fort McMurray, AB. Reporting to a Project Director, the Site Superintendent is involved in a wide range of earthworks construction activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure site safety and environmental standards are met or exceeded.
• Organize the job site and crew to carry out the project plan.
• Coordinate machine and manpower movement throughout the project.
• Establish and communicate tasks to Site Foreman to ensure they clearly understand their respective roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of corporate health and safety policies and procedures.
• Directly supervise all phases of the project and ensure quality control testing is completed and accurate.
• Ensure subcontract forces work efficiently to meet schedule demands and that the work carried out is done in accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Attend site meetings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Heavy Civil Earthworks Construction and/or Mining Industry.
• Previous experience leading teams of a minimum of 100 workers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in the Fort McMurray area and live in remote camps, working a rotational schedule.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certification.
• Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA) Certification, CSO or BSO equivalent.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence Certification.
• Must be able to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test.

Additional Information:

The above statements describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

This is a full-time contractual term position located in Fort McMurray, AB. The position duration is project specific and based on decisions of our clients regarding performance on site.