Position Title:  Base Superintendent

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Position Overview 

Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad.

Aecon is currently seeking a Base Superintendent to join Calgary Construction Operations to support multiple construction projects in the greater Calgary area. Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Base Superintendent is responsible to help ensure that the project is completed on schedule and in compliance with the contract and the job cost estimate, and that all the work is completed safely to acceptable standards of quality and workmanship. The Base Superintendent is directly responsible for providing ongoing support to the manual work force in order to help ensure successful completion of the Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing crews on earthworks and grading projects.
• Monitors the overall progress of the project and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Type of work includes sub grade preparation and gravel base course placement, etc.
• Executing work, meeting productions.
• Reporting daily of work executed, along with productions, employee time and safety submittals.
• Working and communicating with Superintendents and Project Managers/Coordinators relative to progress and site issues
• Review jobs with project management team and become familiar with estimate, plans and specifications. Collaborate on how to execute the project.
• Take part in pre job and ongoing meetings with clients to ensure job execution and help solve problems as they arise.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, and resources to carry out construction that meets schedule, specifications, and budget.
• Be a leader in mentoring all workers enforcing great safety culture and complying with Aecon’s safety policies and procedures.
• Develop work plans with crews, attend daily safety meeting, coordinate valuable toolbox talks and ensure safety plans and documentation adhere to Aecon’s safety program.
• Collaborate with HSE to help write and develop Job Hazard Assessments and Safe Work Practices & Procedures
• Coordinate with HSE in providing industry training and keep employees certification up to date.
• Coordinate large and small equipment moves and mobilization into sites before crews arrive.
• Forecast and set up rental equipment as needed while coordinating the billing of rentals as they move from project to project.
• Collaborate with our Fleet department maximizing in house equipment and directing maintenance in between the field crews and the shop.
• Help train and mentor workers as they gain experience with new pieces of equipment and provide competency evaluations as progress continues as well as performance reviews.
•  Responsible for the purchase of tools and materials that the crews need to carry out our work while keeping on going inventory.
• Order and set up electronic devices for crew leaders as well as training for our various platforms of reporting and time entry.
• Help provide guidance for workers through the HR department and help problem solve any social issues with workers as they come up.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory position in the construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable OH&S legislation.
• Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must Maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Ability to work the project schedule which may include weekends and/or night shift.
• Willing to work overtime, as required. 
• Must comply with the company’s drug & alcohol program, including testing requirement. 

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.