Structures Superintendent

Aecon Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company is looking for a supervisor in Calgary to manage civil projects while ensuring safety and quality standards. The role involves promoting a safety-first culture, tracking project costs, guiding teams, and maintaining quality. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of construction supervisory experience, exceptional multitasking skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while embracing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in construction.
• Experience in heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture for all employees and subcontractors.
• Track project costs and resource requirements.
• Guide team through safety meetings and inspections.
• Drive quality, efficiency, and productivity of work crews.
• Direct Foremen on productivity and resolve field challenges.
• Ensure plans and budgets are followed to meet production goals.
• Translate drawings and specs into prioritized work plans.
• Identify material, equipment, and labor needs with the Construction Manager.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Public/Stakeholder liaison

Education

5 years of experience in construction industry

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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 partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• 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.

What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon is gearing up for new and upcoming civil projects in Calgary, and we’re expanding our team. If you’re passionate about building the infrastructure that keeps communities moving, growing, and thriving, this is your chance to join one of Canada’s leading construction and infrastructure development companies.

What You'll Do Here

• Promote, lead and execute a Safety‑First culture for all employees, sub‑contractors and consultants in compliance with the project’s Environmental Health and Safety Program and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Promote safety in all activities and engage in safe work plan development, hazard assessments and mentorship with crews.
• Provide guidance to team members by leading safety meetings and inspections.
• Track and report project cost, quality control, resource requirements.
• Drive quality, efficiency, and productivity of work crews.
• Direct Foremen on productivity issues and monitor the work performance, working with the Foremen and crews to overcome challenges.
• Follow project plans and budget while ensuring the Foremen and crews perform to meet production goals.
• Assist the Foremen to translate drawings, specifications, and work requirements into a prioritized work plan.
• Understand the scope and sequencing of work, plan and prioritize the work, effectively redirect crews and equipment to assigned tasks and minimize downtime on sites.
• Work with the Construction Manager to identify material, equipment and labor resource requirements.
• Work with the Construction Manager and Foremen to periodically reassess established goals to meet forecasted production, schedules and budgets.
• Build and maintain a strong functional team through instruction, training, coaching and team building.
• Ensure work completed meets quality standards, that preparation and submittal of required reports, documentation and logs are completed.
• Oversee the approval of daily production records and reporting on work progress, including:
  • Daily quality control inspections and checklists.
  • Record and report of violations or disciplinary actions.
  • HSE inspections and reports.
  • Project specific forms/inspections/tracking as required.
  • Review and approval of daily field logs.
  • Reviewing daily time cards and logs with the Project manager/Leads to ensure accuracy of phase codes and reported items.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory position in the construction industry with experience in heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with ATEC bridge construction means and methods including substructure formwork and falsework, girder erection and bridge deck formwork and falsework.
• Experience forming and building many types of retaining walls.
• Experience working on a large, multi‑disciplinary team is an asset.
• Experience managing a diverse group of Subcontractors.
• Experience coordinating with public project owners to comply with Local Agency and environmental issues and requirements.
• Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in a timely and effective manner with the public and project stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.