Civil Foreperson - Infrastructure & Utilities

Teraflex


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Contract type: Full time
About TeraflexTeraflex is on a mission to become Ottawa’s top-performing civil and electrical contractor — and we are gaining serious momentum. With strong backing from our owners, industry leaders OEC and Envari Construction Holdings, we have laid the foundation for rapid growth. Now, we are looking for a strong Civil Foreperson to lead crews as we enter the next phase: scaling execution, building great teams, and ensuring our job sites are safe, professional, and profitable.This is a pivotal leadership role. You will own the performance of a crew. If you are a results-driven leader who can coordinate, plan, and direct civil construction, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Own3. Project PerformanceYou’re a Fit If You...

  • Operational Leadership
  • Lead day-to-day execution of a construction site with precision and accountability.
  • Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of work, aligning field execution with contract, budget, and client expectations.
  • Promote a safety-first mindset with zero-injury goals, in partnership with our HS&E team.
  • Team & Culture
  • Manage and mentor Lead Hands to develop the next crop of Forepersons.
  • Develop high-performance expectations and build accountability within the crew.
  • Foster a culture of professionalism, responsiveness, and pride in workmanship.
  • Understand and work within project budgets and constraints.
  • Deliver projects with predictable financial outcomes and strong margins.

Thrive on challenge and are excited to help a company scale.

Bring out the best in your people and know how to hold a high bar.

Are obsessed with delivering for customers and doing things right the first time.

Make decisions using experience, field insight, and common sense.

Communicate clearly and credibly — whether with your crew or with clients.

Why Join Teraflex?

  • Growth at Your Fingertips: Be part of a company that’s tripling its size and impact — and take ownership of how we get there.
  • Leadership That Backs You: Report directly to the Director of Operations and Senior Foreperson.
  • Meaningful Work: You’ll help build the infrastructure that powers communities across Ottawa and beyond.
  • Strong Foundation, Ambitious Future: We just need the right people to lead our crews.

Requirements

  • 5+ years leading civil construction crews
  • Experience with trenching/excavating, duct banks, and pre-cast structure installation considered an asset
  • Proven track record completing projects to a high degree of safety and quality
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Satisfactory background check.

Teraflex Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Teraflex Limited will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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