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, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), 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 Prospect? Aecon is seeking an experienced Superintendent to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in Calgary, Alberta. This site-based role provides an opportunity to play a key leadership role in the safe, efficient, and successful execution of complex civil construction activities.

Reporting to the Construction Manager or designate, the Superintendent will provide leadership and oversight of day-to-day field operations, working closely with Forepersons, project management, engineering, subcontractors, and craft personnel. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring work is planned and executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, quality requirements, schedule, and budget.



The successful candidate will be a visible field leader who promotes Aecon's safety culture, drives productivity and quality, develops high-performing crews, and builds positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders. What You'll Do Here:

- Promote, lead, and maintain a Safety-First culture for employees, subcontractors, and project partners in accordance with Aecon's health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and applicable Alberta occupational health and safety legislation.
- Provide leadership and direct supervision of Forepersons, crews, and subcontractors to support the safe and efficient execution of construction activities.
- Participate in the development and implementation of safe work plans, hazard assessments, field-level risk assessments, toolbox meetings, inspections, and other project safety requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day field operations, ensuring labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources are effectively deployed.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, work plans, schedules, and other project documentation to understand and communicate the scope and sequencing of work.

- Work closely with the Construction Manager, project management, engineering, and Forepersons to develop short-term and look-ahead plans that support project milestones and overall schedule requirements.
- Direct Forepersons and crews to achieve planned production targets and proactively identify and address issues affecting safety, quality, productivity, or schedule.
- Monitor field productivity and performance against project plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts, implementing corrective actions where required.

- Coordinate construction activities with engineering, quality, safety, environmental, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
- Identify labour, equipment, material, and other resource requirements and coordinate with the project team to ensure resources are available when required.
- Identify field and constructability issues and work collaboratively with engineering and project management to develop practical solutions that minimize impacts to construction.

- Ensure completed work complies with project drawings, specifications, applicable standards, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
- Support quality control activities, including inspections, deficiency identification and resolution, documentation, and verification of completed work.
- Review and approve daily field records, production reports, quantities, equipment usage, labour hours, and other required project documentation.

- Ensure Forepersons complete accurate and timely field logs, reports, inspections, and project-specific documentation.
- Review field reporting with project management to confirm accuracy of quantities, cost codes, progress, and reported activities.
- Monitor rental equipment and project resources to ensure appropriate utilization, tracking,



and timely return of equipment when no longer required.

- Support the preparation of progress reporting and provide updates on safety, quality, productivity, resource requirements, schedule, and field issues to project leadership.
- Build and maintain a strong field team through leadership, coaching, mentorship, training, and performance management.
- Maintain positive working relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors, unions, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support successful project delivery.

What You Bring to the Team:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or Superintendent role within the construction industry, preferably supporting major civil, infrastructure, transportation, utilities, earthworks, concrete, or similar construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience supervising construction crews, Forepersons, subcontractors, equipment, and day-to-day field operations.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, equipment, materials, sequencing, productivity, and field execution.
- Working knowledge of Alberta occupational health and safety requirements and demonstrated commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture.

- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, work plans, and technical documents.
- Experience planning and coordinating labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities to meet project schedule and production requirements.
- Strong understanding of construction quality requirements, inspections, field documentation, progress tracking, and reporting.

- Proven ability to identify and resolve field, constructability, productivity, and coordination issues in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to effectively lead and develop field teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Experience with construction management, scheduling, drawing review, or field documentation software is considered an asset.
- Valid driver's licence.

- Ability to work primarily in a site and field environment in the Calgary area.
- Flexibility to work the project schedule, which may include overtime, weekends, nights, or shift work as required.

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.

📌 Superintendent (Calgary)
🏢 Aecon
📍 Calgary