Substations Superintendent
About The Position
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 Substations 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.
Requirements
- Technical school background and at least ten years of Substation maintenance and construction experience.
- Experience in power distribution and transmission line work an asset.
- Experience in the Utility Contracting Industry an asset.
- Working computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of transmission construction techniques, practices, and fundamentals.
- Experience with contract and subcontract management.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work within a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time management.
- Maintain valid driver’s license.
- Ability to perform shift work (e.g., 21/7, 14/7, 10/4, etc.)
- Ability to travel as required.
- Strong understanding Labor and union.
- Strong understanding of change management.
- Read and interpret master schedules and building 4 week look ahead with scheduling activities.
- Daily progress reporting.
Responsibilities
- 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 projected job profits are accurate and current.
- Assist in bid process.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Investing in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
- 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).
- Managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
