Superintendent, Civil (BESS)

AECON • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aecon is seeking a Civil Superintendent to support delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. The role is responsible for safe and effective field execution of civil construction activities, working closely with project management, engineering, quality, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. The Superintendent oversees day-to-day work to ensure it is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and schedule commitments. The position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and requires regular travel to the Milwaukee project site.

Aecon Utilities delivers utility infrastructure projects across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution, and renewable energy markets. The company emphasizes safety, integrity, accountability, inclusion, responsible management of risk and environmental considerations, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Aecon also describes employee and family well-being services and benefits, development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement and Leadership Programs, and initiatives to foster respectful and collaborative work environments.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive civil construction experience, including experience as a Superintendent, General Foreperson, Supervisor, or in a similar field leadership role.
• Experience delivering civil scopes on EPC, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, including earthworks, excavation, grading, concrete, foundations, drainage, underground utilities, roads, and site development.
• Demonstrated experience supervising subcontractors, field crews, equipment, and construction activities on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, work packages, inspection requirements, and project schedules.
• Experience coordinating civil work with electrical and other construction disciplines in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, productivity, sequencing, and field execution.
• Ability to identify constructability issues and proactively resolve field constraints to maintain project progress.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project management, engineering, quality, safety, subcontractors, clients, and field personnel.
• Ability and willingness to work in a site-based construction environment and support project requirements.
• Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site is required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant construction experience will also be considered.
• BESS, substation, renewable energy, or utility-scale power project experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction management, scheduling, and project documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily field execution of civil construction activities for BESS and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate civil scopes including site preparation, excavation, grading, foundations, concrete, underground utilities, drainage, roads, fencing, and other site works.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, field crews, equipment, materials, and construction activities to support schedules and milestones.
• Work with project managers, project coordinators, engineering, quality, safety, procurement, and other project teams to resolve field issues and maintain progress.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documents to ensure field work meets project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and support look-ahead schedules, workforce planning, sequencing, and resource planning.
• Identify construction constraints, schedule impacts, constructability concerns, and field risks, and collaborate on mitigation plans.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, deficiency resolution, and quality requirements for civil construction activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure materials, equipment, drawings, permits, and other requirements are available for planned field activities.
• Participate in construction coordination, planning, safety, and progress meetings and address field-related action items.
• Maintain daily reports, progress records, quantities, field documentation, and construction records.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil construction and electrical, mechanical, commissioning, and other project disciplines.
• Support turnover, punch-list completion, commissioning readiness, energisation, and project closeout.
• Promote and enforce safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence during field execution.

Benefits

• Services and benefits to support employee and family mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Development opportunities through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed