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 Always. 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!

About The Opporunity 

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Superintendent is responsible for providing overall supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction activities on site. The Superintendent will assist the Project Manager in all aspects of developing, estimating, tendering, scheduling and executing of various projects.  The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the Quality, Contract, Company Policies, Practices and Procedures and legislative and labour requirements. 

What You'll Do Here 

• Establish and maintain good customer relations with site personnel
• Implement and enforce Company’s corporate Environmental Health and Safety manual
• Adhere to Company and the customers Policies and Procedures as they apply to each project
• Ensure compliance with Company union obligations
• Ensure project safety, profitability, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction
• Attend pre-bid meetings and assist in: preparation of estimate packages, schedules and associated documents, as requested by Project Manager
• Ensure project plans include workforce utilization, methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, tooling, safety and quality requirements and work schedules
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed hourly, daily or week schedules as required by the customer
• Develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy
• Responsible for productivity of trades, efficient use of materials and equipment and performance of all field related activities for each project
• Ensure field work is executed in compliance with project plans including: specifications, project schedule, budget, quality, safety and customer requirements
• Interface with client representatives, design/engineering, other contractors, etc. as required to ensure the project is successful
• Review and update schedule, cost forecast and cash flow with Project Manager
• Maintain appropriate documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, rental records, shift logs etc.
• Attend daily/weekly site meetings. Organize and chair weekly subcontractor meetings as required
• Monitors and manages project scope and identifies any scope changes throughout project to the Project Manager
• Identify project risks, problems and issues as early as possible; ensure mitigating actions are in place to minimize impact and elevate to Project Manager as appropriate relative to severity
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve project performance, to achieve net improvements for key performance indices
• Maintain site presence through numerous daily field tours to check: safety, work progress, housekeeping, quality and identify/resolve any site or project related issues
• Carry out regular site safety inspections with safety personnel
• Communicate clearly, succinctly and professionally with project and customer personnel
• Review and approve purchasing requisitions, subcontracts, and invoice payments, within Limits of Authority
• Liaise Authorized Inspection Agencies (ESA and others as required)
• Review and manage inputs from project metrics, including: Safety (MTI’s, LTI’s, etc), Quality (NCR’s, # Rework, etc), schedule and budget performance
• Assist in securing new work by participating in proposals and presentations
• Lead/participate in dispute resolution activities with union associations and governing bodies
• Direct Assistant Superintendents and Field Engineers in the execution of their assigned duties
• Direct on site hourly staff

What You Bring To The Team

• Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or work experience
• Minimum 8 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience or equivalent
• Proven ability to successfully supervise construction projects
• Proven ability to effectively manage field staff
• Electrical specific and general construction knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction such as: technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering/drawings/work plans, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential
• Project management knowledge and experience
• Good knowledge of Quality Assurance and Engineering Change Control programs
• Analytical ability and effective decision making
• Knowledge of scheduling software – Primavera and Microsoft Project
• Basic knowledge of: Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook

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.