Superintendent

Aecon Concessions; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Superintendent to supervise construction and maintenance activities within nuclear projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with clients, engineers, and subcontractors on major infrastructure work.

The role requires at least 5 years of nuclear construction supervision and a technical diploma, with strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Technical college diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of construction and subcontractor supervision in the nuclear industry.
• Ability to supervise a construction project.
• Knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost control and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational and supervisory skills.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand CGC Cost Reports.
• Basic presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with client, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all work is conducted safely and in compliance with QA.
• Develop, monitor and update the project schedule with subcontractors.
• Create detailed look-ahead schedules using the master schedule.
• Develop recovery strategies when schedule or budget are at risk.
• Plan and supervise work of own forces and subcontractors.
• Ensure productivity and contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure training in safety, QA, and technical requirements.
• Ensure conformance with drawings, specs, ITPs and budget.
• Interface with client reps, engineers, other contractors.
• Maintain field documentation.
• Participate in basic layout and field engineering.
• Maintain lines and levels – verify as-built.

Skills

Construction supervision

Nuclear industry experience

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Technical college diploma

Job description

Location: Aiken, SC, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the Superintendent will assist in the supervision, coordination and scheduling of construction and maintenance activities and Union Craft Labor in compliance with the contract and the job cost estimate and ensures all the work is completed safely to acceptable standards of quality and workmanship.

Citizenship Requirement:

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do Here:

• Maintain excellent relationships with client, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and public
• Responsible to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with safety, and quality
• Assist in developing, monitoring and updating of project schedule. Ensure subcontractors comply with project master schedule
• Utilize project master schedule to help create detailed look ahead schedules with 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 construction, 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 project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work Packages (FWPs), 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, FWP documents, etc.
• Participate in basic layout, preparation of work instructions, field engineering activities, etc.
• Maintain lines and levels – verify as built conditions

What You Bring To The Team:

• Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 5 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience in the nuclear industry
• Ability to successfully supervise a construction project
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction 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 CGC Cost Reports
• Basic presentation skills

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Report to work on time and Fit For Duty (FFD)
• Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds and access lifts as required to supervise craft labor

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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