Apply now »

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to aecon@aecon.com

Date: Nov 4, 2026

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US

Operating Sector: Industrial

Position Title: Superintendent, Civil (BESS)

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

Aecon Utilities

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is seeking a Civil Superintendent to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. The Civil Superintendent will be responsible for the safe and effective execution of civil construction activities in the field, working closely with project management, engineering, quality, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

The Civil Superintendent will oversee day-to-day civil construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and schedule commitments.

Location: Milwaukee, WI

What You'll Do Here:

Lead and oversee daily field execution of civil construction activities for BESS and associated electrical infrastructure.
Coordinate civil scopes including site preparation, excavation, grading, foundations, concrete, underground utilities, drainage, roads, fencing, and other site works.
Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, field crews, equipment, materials, and construction activities to support project schedules and milestones.
Work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, engineering, quality, safety, procurement, and other project teams to resolve field issues and maintain construction progress.
Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documents to ensure field activities are executed in accordance with project requirements.
Monitor daily and weekly construction progress and support development of look-ahead schedules, workforce planning, sequencing, and resource requirements.
Identify potential construction constraints, schedule impacts, constructability concerns, and field risks and work with the project team to develop mitigation plans.
Coordinate inspections, testing, deficiency resolution, and quality requirements for civil construction activities.
Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
Ensure materials, equipment, drawings, permits, and other construction requirements are available to support planned field activities.
Participate in construction coordination, planning, safety, and progress meetings and ensure field-related action items are addressed.
Maintain accurate daily reports, progress records, quantities, field documentation, and construction records.
Coordinate interfaces between civil construction and electrical, mechanical, commissioning, and other project disciplines.
Support turnover, punch-list completion, commissioning readiness, energisation, and project closeout activities.
Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence throughout field execution.

What You Bring to the Team:

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent relevant construction experience will also be considered.
7+ years of progressive civil construction experience, including experience in a Superintendent, General Foreperson, Supervisor, or similar field leadership capacity.
Experience delivering civil scopes on EPC, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
BESS, substation, renewable energy, or utility-scale power project experience is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, including earthworks, excavation, grading, concrete, foundations, drainage, underground utilities, roads, and site development.
Demonstrated experience supervising subcontractors, field crews, equipment, and construction activities on complex projects.
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, work packages, inspection requirements, and project schedules.
Experience coordinating civil work with electrical and other construction disciplines in a multidisciplinary project environment.
Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, productivity, sequencing, and field execution.
Ability to identify constructability issues and proactively resolve field constraints to maintain project progress.
Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with project management, engineering, quality, safety, subcontractors, clients, and field personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction management, scheduling, and project documentation systems is considered an asset.
Ability and willingness to work in a site-based construction environment and support project requirements.
This position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site will be required.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

Aecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws. Any candidate who has a concern regarding the contents of this or any other job posting can email aecon@aecon.com.

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee

Apply now »