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!
What is the Opportunity?
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.
Aecon is looking for a Sr. Superintendent with Bridge project expeirence to provide technical knowledge and experise to our elevated guideway project team and sub-trades to ensure compliance with all the design drawings, engineering standards, codes and specifications.
What You'll Do Here:
• Promote, lead, and execute a Safety-First culture for all employees, sub-contractors, and consultants
• Promote safety in all activities and engage in safe work plan development, hazard assessments, FLRAs and mentorship with crew
• Provide guidance to team members by leading safety meetings and inspections
• Track and report project, quality control, resource requirements and customer or employee relations to the General Superintendent and/or Construction Manager (CM)
• Oversee the job site and ensure Foreperson compliance with all assignments, project policies and procedures
• Drive quality, efficiency, and productivity of work crews
• Direct foreperson on productivity issues and monitor the work performance, working with the crews to overcome challenges
• Follow project plans and budgets while ensuring the foreperson and crews perform to meet production goals
• Understand the scope and sequencing of work, support Foreperson to plan and prioritize the work, effectively redirect crews and equipment to assigned tasks and minimize downtime on sites
• Contribute to the development of a construction plan
• Responsible for supervising multiple crews and subcontractors
• Develop construction work methods. Plan materials, equipment needs and work schedule for civil operations
• Review daily work schedule and productions with Field Engineers and General Superintendent/CM and update monthly schedule
• Review and understand the projects’ plans and specifications to support job set up activities
• Local/DOT/MTO/Municipal project experience preferred
• Strong adherence and promotion to OSHA and Project Specific Safety Policies
• Document daily field activities and provide technical input to identify and resolve design problems
• Determine crew structure for optimal performance on projects
• Present production work plan to crews
• Works with Quality Staff to coordinate proper inspections and testing for assigned scopes of work
• Responsible for ordering and coordinating equipment and materials to complete production on budget and schedule
• Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table:
• 10 years minimum in a supervisory position within the construction industry: civil, brige projects preferred
• Hard working person with attention to detail
• Construction site experience required
• Education to include engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training or related experience
• Able to use drafting software to develop construction means and method plans
• Good understanding of how to read engineering drawings, documents and site plans
• Experience with and understanding of Engineering tools/equipment, automated systems, remote tooling systems
• Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work the project schedule which may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Flexibility to work in both field and office
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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
