Site Structural Superintendent - Industrial Construction

Aecon Group Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Construction Solutions is seeking a Structural Superintendent to oversee on-site structural work across Western Canada. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead steel erection, rigging, and heavy lifts, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and field trades.

This is a site-based role supporting Western Canada projects. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to Aecon's

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years on-site construction experience focused on structural scopes.
• Supervisory or superintendent-level experience on industrial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and specs.

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.
• Manage scope changes and support change management related to structural work activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and union labour to ensure efficient execution of structural scopes.
• Mentor and develop forepersons, journeypersons, and apprentices while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Structural steel erection

Supervisory experience

Industrial construction

Reading drawings

Rigging

Crane operations

Quality control

Safety leadership

People management

Schedule coordination

Apprentice mentorship

Education

Ironworker certification

Job description

Aecon Construction Solutions is seeking a Structural Superintendent to oversee on-site structural work across Western Canada. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead steel erection, rigging, and heavy lifts, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and field trades.

This is a site-based role supporting Western Canada projects. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to Aecon's