Superintendent, Substations
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, 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.
Aecon
Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.Reporting to the General Manager, Renewables, the Substation Superintendent is responsible to ensure that projects are completed on schedule in compliance with the contracts, the job cost estimates and that all work is completed safely, to high standards of quality. The Superintendent also manages day-to-day operations at project sites and yards.
What You'll Do Here
- Responsible for the overall planning and scheduling to ensure that projects are constructed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Monitor the overall progress of the projects and takes corrective action where necessary.
- Coordinate and monitor the three main functions – Administration, Scheduling and Construction.
- Represent the Company with the owner.
- Maintain communication with stakeholders and subcontractors of all extra work, claims and back charges.
- Ensure that contracts are kept current and being updated with change orders on a regular basis.
- Implement and monitor the Company’s Safety and Environment Policies and QC Plans.
- Oversee that all functions and operations on the job are following local legislative requirements.
- Directs and maintains communication and morale of the project staff.
- Ensure that Company policies and project procedures are being adhered to as well as compliance with union agreements, if applicable.
- Review and provide approval of project cost reports and verifies project