Utilities and Drainage Superintendent – AECON

Title of the Job: Utilities and Drainage Superintendent

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Come Build Your Career at Aecon!As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure 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 Always. 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 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 responsibly 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!Position OverviewAlberta Transportation has awarded Aecon with a $595 million contract for the Deerfoot Trail Improvements project, located in Calgary, Alberta. Construction will consist of seven new bridges, additional lanes, and improvements to ramps and interchanges. Construction is scheduled for completion by fall of 2027.Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Drainage and Utilities Superintendent is responsible to provide leadership, supervision, and coordination for day-to-day field operations. This includes 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, the workforce, other contractors, the client, and all other project stakeholders. This role will sit out of our Calgary, Alberta site office location.Key Responsibilities

• Promote, lead and execute a Safety-First culture for all employees, sub-contractors and consultants in compliance with the project’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
• 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 Superintendent, Forepersons and crews perform to meet production goals.
• Assist the Forepersons 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 redirecting crews and equipment to assigned tasks and minimize downtime on sites.
• Work with the Construction Manager to identify equipment and labour resource requirements.
• Work with the project team to manage daily goals to meet forecasted production, schedules and budgets.
• 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.
• Project specific forms/inspections/tracking as required.
• Approving field log each day and ensuring submittal of field log for each Foreperson is completed daily.
• Reviewing field log with the Project manager/Leads to ensure accuracy of phase codes and reported items.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory position in the construction industry with:

• Experience with direct supervision of installation crews for deep utility drainage structures and pipe including concrete and PVC.
• Experience with direct supervision of installation crews for roadway drainage structures including catch basins, leads, culverts, etc.
• Experience in managing utility sub-contractors including trenchless installations, and coordination of utility owners.
• Experience with earthworks and grading.
• Experience working on a large, multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of OH&S Alberta.
• 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 have a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work the project schedule which may include night shifts and weekends.

What we offer:

• Competitive Market Wages
• Great benefits + Health and Wellness
• Opportunity for growth and development

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

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