Superintendent, Civil (BESS)

Aecon • Milwaukee, WI

2d • 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 the safe and effective execution of civil construction activities in the field, working closely with project management, engineering, quality, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

The Civil Superintendent oversees day-to-day civil construction activities and ensures work 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive civil construction experience, including experience in a Superintendent, General Foreperson, Supervisor, or similar field leadership capacity.
• 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.
• 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 project schedules and milestones.
• Work with project management, project coordination, engineering, quality, safety, procurement, and other project teams to resolve field issues and maintain construction progress.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documents to ensure field activities meet project requirements.
• Monitor daily and weekly construction progress and support look-ahead schedules, workforce planning, sequencing, and resource requirements.
• Identify construction constraints, schedule impacts, constructability concerns, and field risks, and work with the project team 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 construction requirements are available for planned field activities.
• Participate in construction coordination, planning, safety, and progress meetings and address field-related action items.
• Maintain accurate 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 activities.
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence throughout field execution.

Benefits

• Services and benefits to support employees’ and their families’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Aecon University.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership Programs.

What This Job Offers

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