Superintendent-Electrical

Aecon U.S.; Tuckasegee (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon U.S. is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead field execution on our nuclear construction projects in the United States. You will oversee pre‑execution planning, direct‑hire and subcontracted labor, and ensure quality and schedule adherence in a high‑hazards environment.

This role requires a journeyman electrical background, 5+ years in nuclear construction and subcontractor supervision, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to nuclear safety culture. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of nuclear construction and subcontractor supervision experience.
• Journeyman electrical experience and Industrial electrical experience required.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer relationship skills.
• Extensive knowledge of self-perform trades work, estimating and employee relations.
• Knowledge of union agreements applicable to the work.
• Must understand how to support a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Must have a full appreciation of Quality Assurance Programs in nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop a construction team of experienced supervisory personnel.
• Develop and maintain a hiring plan and manage labor relations issues.
• Oversee all site execution matters and timely performance of the work.
• Ensure site safety and human performance, and collaborate with Safety Manager.
• Maintain positive relationship with client construction counterpart.
• Create detailed look‑ahead schedules from the master project schedule.
• Monitor risks and develop recovery strategies for schedule/budget issues.
• Oversee productivity of direct hire trades and subcontractors; manage materials usage and equipment.
• Apply company discipline policies and escalate performance concerns.
• Ensure training for safety, quality, qualifications, and owner requirements.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding including payroll communication.
• Ensure construction aligns with drawings, specs and field work.
• Ensure nuclear safety culture is reinforced.

Skills

Nuclear construction experience

Subcontractor supervision

Journeyman electrical

Industrial electrical work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Union relations management

Quality assurance

Job description

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.

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.

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?

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid‑scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

The Electrical Supervisor will be responsible for the overall field execution. This position will be accountable for all pre‑execution planning activities to ensure all necessary construction packages have been readied and available for use. The Electrical Supervisor will be responsible for all site execution matters, including direct‑hire and subcontracted labor supervision, safe and timely performance of the work, and ensuring quality standards are upheld.

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

• Prepare and develop a construction team of experienced and capable supervisory personnel, including succession planning for key individuals.
• Develop and maintain a hiring plan and ensure labor relations issues are pro‑actively managed
• Responsible for all site execution matters, including the timely performance of the work
• Accountable for all site safety and human performance issues, and for collaborating with the project Safety Manager
• Maintain a positive relationship with client construction counterpart
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed look‑ahead schedules for Superintendents.
• Monitor and manage risks, develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget is in jeopardy.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of direct hire trade labor and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and tools & equipment and contractual performance of the project
• Application of home company discipline policies and appropriate escalation of performance concerns.
• Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation and owner specified requirements.
• Managing employee Onboarding and Offboarding including communication with payroll and training coordinators.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work
• Ensure a strong nuclear safety culture is reinforced continuously
• Other duties as required or assigned

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum of 5 years of nuclear construction and subcontractor supervision experience
• Journeyman electrical experience and Industrial electrical experience required
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer relationship skills.
• Extensive knowledge of self‑perform trades work, estimating and employee relations required.
• Requires proficient trades union relations management skills, and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
• Must understand how to support a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry

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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