Civil Superintendent

What is the Opportunity?

From fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnaround and maintenance, Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction and water infrastructure, providing clients in Canada and the U.S. with vertically integrated solutions and exceptional self‑perform work.

Aecon Water is a national leader in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, specializing in the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of critical municipal and regional systems. We provide clients across Canada with end‑to‑end solutions, combining technical expertise, self‑perform capabilities, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and project delivery excellence.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Civil Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, in compliance with the contracts and the job cost estimates and all the work is completed safely to acceptable standards of quality and workmanship.

• Involved in bid review process for verification of estimated production and quantities.
• Works with EHS representatives to create and uphold project/site specific EHS programs and policies.
• Maintains a positive project culture, keeping morale high, through frequent check-ins on progress and career development.
• Construction representative who works in collaboration with PMO, Quality, Design, Project Controls and all other project/site function leads for detailed project handover and setup.
• Regularly works with site Client Representative, in a professional manner, on routine work updates.
• Creates a detailed construction schedule, in consultation with the overall project schedule.
• Develops in-depth understanding of applicable scope, with knowledge of the work that is contracted and agreed upon between the project/site and client.
• Identifies risks to PMO, assists in creation of mitigation strategies and implements if necessary.
• Identifies requests outside of contracted scope, raises change management issues to PMO and implements as necessary, including schedule, materials and subcontractor updates.
• Creates detailed look‑ahead schedule (look ahead window as determined by project), ensuring proper staffing and materials are available when required.
• Liaises with necessary subcontractors, union representatives and regulatory bodies to ensure work can proceed as planned.
• Drives an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

• An understanding of construction methodologies and practices gained through a minimum of 5 years of on‑site experience leading projects and teams.
• Applicable technical training obtained through trade certification or post‑secondary education.
• Well‑developed leadership skills gained through managing trade and/or non‑trade teams on a construction site.
• Ability to organize own work and work of others in a complex environment.
• High level of professionalism when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.