Superintendent

Location

Toronto, ON | Canada

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What Is The Opportunity

Aecon's Civil East team is proactively seeking a Superintendent to support future dynamic projects in the Greater Toronto Area. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country. This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team!

Reporting to the Construction Manager or designate, the Superintendent is responsible to provide leadership, supervise and coordinate operations on site. They are directly responsible for, although not limited to, ensuring the safety of crew members, ensuring the productivity of crew members, following OH&S and Company policies, procedures and guidelines. The Superintendent is a key participant in the relationship between the company, other contractors, the client, and all other project stake holders.

What You Will Do Here

• Promote, lead and execute a Safety-First culture for all employees, sub-contractors and consultants in compliance with Aecon’s Environmental Health and Safety Program and provincial occupational health and safety legislation.
• Promote safety in all activities and engage in safe work plan development, hazard assessments, FLRAs and mentorship with crew.
• Provide guidance to team members by leading safety meetings and inspections.
• Track and report project, quality control, resource requirements and customer or employee relations to the General Manager.
• Oversee multiple job sites and ensure Superintendent compliance with all assignments, project policies and procedures.
• Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews.
• Direct Foremen on productivity issues and monitor the work performance, working with the Foreman and crews to overcome challenges.
• Follow project plans and budget while ensuring the foreman and crews perform to meet production goals.
• Assist the Foreman to translate drawings, specifications and work requirements into a prioritized work plan.
• Understand the scope and sequencing of work, plan and prioritize the work, effectively redirect crews and equipment to assigned tasks and minimize downtime on sites.
• Contribute to the development of a construction plan.
• Work with the Construction Manager to identify equipment and labour resource requirements.
• Work with the Construction Manager and Leads to periodically reassess daily goals to meet forecasted production, schedules and budgets.
• Support an inclusive employee relationship culture and is accountable for adherence to policies that ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Build and maintain a strong functional team through instruction, training, coaching and team building.
• Ensure work completed meets quality standards, that preparation and submittal of required reports, documentation and logs are completed.
• Oversee the approval of daily production records and reporting on work progress, these include:
  • Daily quality control inspections and checklists.
  • Record and report of violations or disciplinary actions.
  • HSE inspections and reports.
  • Review Foreman records and track all rental items, ensure returns are completed and documented.
  • Project specific forms/inspections/tracking as required.
  • Approving field log each day and ensuring submittal of field log for each Foreman is completed daily.
  • Reviewing field log with the Project manager/Leads to ensure accuracy of phase codes and reported items.
• Document reporting of and maintaining in good repair all company owned and rented tools, equipment and assets.

What You Bring to the Team

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory position in the construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable OH&S legislation.
• Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must Maintain a valid Drivers License.
• Ability to work the project schedule which may include overtime, weekends and/or night shift.

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.

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