Lead Structural Superintendent – Industrial Construction

Aecon; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Construction Solutions is seeking a Structural Superintendent for site-based projects across Western Canada. You will oversee structural steel erection, bolting, welding coordination, and installation, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.

This role reports to the Construction Manager and collaborates with engineering, QA, and project controls. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in on-site structural roles, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage crane operations and complex

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of on-site construction experience focused on structural steel or structural scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of structural scopes including steel erection, bolting, welding coordination, and installation of structural systems.
• Review and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure work is executed accurately.
• Oversee rigging, hoisting, and crane activities related to structural installations and heavy lifts.
• Ensure proper alignment, plumbness, and leveling of all structural components to engineering tolerances.
• Coordinate installation of structural systems including platforms, stairways, railings, monorails, equipment supports, and miscellaneous steel.
• Monitor inspection and quality control processes related to structural installations, including connections, welding, and bolting.
• Work with EHS representatives to implement and enforce site-specific safety programs and Aecon’s zero-injury culture.
• Act as the construction lead in collaboration with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Labour Relations, and Project Controls teams.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to provide updates and resolve structural-related issues.
• Develop and manage detailed construction and look-ahead schedules, aligning labour, equipment, and materials with project needs.
• Identify project risks and collaborate with the project team on mitigation strategies.

Skills

On-site supervision

Structural steel erection

Reading drawings/shop drawings

Rigging/ crane coordination

Quality control/inspections

Leadership of craft labour

Scheduling and planning

Communication with stakeholders

Safety leadership

Education

Trade certification (Ironworker) or equivalent

Tools

Structural erection tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Aecon Construction Solutions is seeking a Structural Superintendent for site-based projects across Western Canada. You will oversee structural steel erection, bolting, welding coordination, and installation, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.

This role reports to the Construction Manager and collaborates with engineering, QA, and project controls. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in on-site structural roles, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage crane operations and complex