Fabrication Shop Lead for Infrastructure Projects

Aecon; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee fabrication shop floor activities under the Fabrication Manager, coordinating scheduling, resources, and work methods to meet contract requirements and cost targets. This role requires strong leadership, 5 years of metal fabrication and subcontractor supervision in a unionized setting, and a technical college diploma.

You will mentor teams, enforce safety programs, interface with clients, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of metal fabrication/manufacturing and subcontractor supervision experience in a unionized environment.
• Ability to successfully supervise metal fabrication shop floor.
• Knowledge of all aspects of metal fabrication such as; technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements.
• Good communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand Cost Reports.
• Basic presentation skills.
• Leadership experience. This is a vital role in the organization and leading of the project plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and public
• Responsible to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with safety, quality and human performance policies
• Implement Joint Venture and Client policies and project procedures as required
• Assist in developing, monitoring and updating of project schedule with the Fabrication Manager. Ensure subcontractors comply with project master schedule
• Utilize project master schedule to help create detailed look ahead schedules with the supervisors and subcontractors
• Assist in developing recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy
• Plan, supervise and approve the work of own forces and subcontractors on the project including determining methods of fabrication, manpower levels, materials, tools & equipment, rentals and work schedules
• Assume responsibility for productivity of trades and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project
• Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation and owner specified requirements
• Ensure fabrication projects are complete in compliance with drawings, specifications, travelers, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project schedule and budget
• Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc.
• Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines
• Maintain appropriate field documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, training records, T&E and rental records, manpower reports, owner support requests, traveler documents, etc.
• Participate in layout and preparation of work instructions, field engineering activities, etc.
• Stand in as nominated delegate for Fabrication Manager when required
• Direct General Forepersons, Forepersons, hourly trades and subcontractors in the execution of their assigned duties
• Maintain discipline and implement procedures where necessary
• Work closely with EHS teams to enforce project-specific safety programs and maintain Aecon’s strong safety culture
• Coordinate subcontractors, union trades, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of work
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to fabrication(s), system integrity, and constructability challenges

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Technical college diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee fabrication shop floor activities under the Fabrication Manager, coordinating scheduling, resources, and work methods to meet contract requirements and cost targets. This role requires strong leadership, 5 years of metal fabrication and subcontractor supervision in a unionized setting, and a technical college diploma.

You will mentor teams, enforce safety programs, interface with clients, and drive continuous improvement.