Civil Superintendent – BESS EPC, Milwaukee

Aecon U.S.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Civil Superintendent to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role focuses on safe and effective civil construction execution in the EPC framework, coordinating with project management, engineering, quality, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Location: Milwaukee, WI. You will lead daily field activities, supervise crews, review drawings and specs, and ensure alignment with project schedules and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or related field preferred; relevant experience considered.
• 7+ years progressive civil construction experience with leadership roles.
• Experience delivering civil scopes on EPC, power, or utility-scale projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods (earthworks, foundations, drainage).
• Experience supervising subcontractors and field crews on complex projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily field execution of civil construction activities for BESS and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate civil scopes: site prep, excavation, grading, foundations, concrete, utilities, drainage, roads.
• Supervise subcontractors, field crews, equipment, materials, and schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, quality, safety, procurement, and other teams to resolve field issues.
• Review drawings, specs, work packages, and ensure field work meets requirements.
• Monitor progress, contribute to look-ahead schedules and resource planning.
• Identify constructability issues and develop mitigation plans with the project team.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality control for civil activities.
• Track subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project specs.
• Ensure availability of materials, equipment, permits, and documentation for field activities.
• Participate in coordination, safety, and progress meetings; close out action items.
• Maintain daily reports, progress records, and field documentation.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, mechanical, commissioning and other disciplines.
• Support turnover, punch lists, commissioning readiness, energisation, and closeout.

Skills

Civil leadership

Field supervision

BESS experience

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Civil Superintendent to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role focuses on safe and effective civil construction execution in the EPC framework, coordinating with project management, engineering, quality, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Location: Milwaukee, WI. You will lead daily field activities, supervise crews, review drawings and specs, and ensure alignment with project schedules and