Position Title:  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 responsibility 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!

What is the Opportunity?

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects.  Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Superintendent for to help us get there!

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Superintendent is responsible to ensure that projects are completed on schedule in compliance with the contracts and the job cost estimates and all the work is completed safely to acceptable standards of quality and workmanship. The Superintendent is also responsible for the management of day-to-day operations within team.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Responsible for the overall planning, scheduling and delivery to ensure that projects are constructed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitors the overall progress of the projects and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Directly manage inspectors, including evaluating performance of the team.
• Provide program leadership, issues management resolution and procedural support
• Develop and implement innovative and creative approaches, opportunities and initiatives for the delivery of a high quality and efficient compliance inspection program.
• Coach new recruits, including accompanying, observing and evaluating trainees and working other managers on their training needs.
• Coordinates and monitors the three main functions – Administration, Scheduling and Inspection.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Safety and Environment Policies and QC Plans.
• Ensures that all functions and operations on the job are following local legislative requirements.
• Directs and maintains discipline and morale in relation to the project staff / team.
• Ensures that Company policies and project procedures are being adhered to.
• Ensures compliance with union agreements
• Reviews and provides approval of project cost reports and ensures projected job profits are accurate and current.  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. 

What You Bring to the Team

• Five years of previous management and sewer inspection is considered an asset
• Knowledge of sewer and lateral construction
• Knowledge and experience within the wet utility construction industry considered an asset
• Previous working and hands on knowledge of CCTV crawlers and their operation
• Experience in the Utility Contracting Industry.
• Working computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous SAP experience is considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction and CCTV techniques, practices, and fundamentals.
• Experience with contract and subcontract management.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management.

• Maintain valid Alberta driver’s license.
• Ability to travel within Alberta as required.

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.