Forestry Superintendent

What is the Opportunity?

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Forestry Superintendent to help us get there!

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Foresty Superintendent is responsible to ensure that projects are completed on schedule in compliance with the contracts and the job cost estimates and all the work is completed safely to acceptable standards of quality and workmanship.

The Forestry Superintendent is also responsible for the management of day-to-day operations in the yard, focused on our general contracts for a variety of customers within the Utilities industry.

What You'll Do Here

• Involvement in bid review process for verification of estimated production and quantities.
• Work with EHS representatives to create and uphold project / site specific EHS programs and policies.
• Maintain a positive project culture, keeping morale high, through frequent check-ins on progress and career development.
• Directs Aecon and Non-Aecon craft labour, typically in one discipline. May have other Superintendents or junior project management staff reporting to them.
• Construction representative who works in collaboration with PMO, Quality, Design, Project Controls and all other project / site function leads for detailed project handover and setup.
• Regularly work with site Client Representative, in a professional manner, on routine work updates.
• Creation of a detailed construction schedule, in consultation with the overall project schedule.
• Must develop in-depth understanding of applicable scope, with knowledge of the work that is contracted and agreed upon between the project / site and client.
• Identify risks to PMO, assist in creation of mitigation strategies and implement if necessary.
• Identify requests outside of contracted scope, raise change management issues to PMO and implement as necessary, including schedule, materials and subcontractor updates.
• Create detailed look-ahead schedule (look ahead window as determined by project), ensuring proper staffing and materials are available when required.
• Liaise with necessary subcontractors, union representatives and regulatory bodies to ensure work can proceed as planned.
• Supervisory scope of $10 to $100 million value of work annually.

What You Bring to the Team

• An understanding of construction methodologies and practices gained through a minimum of 5 years of on-site experience leading projects and teams.
• 10 years of experience in the mechanical or utility forestry industry.
• Possession of a Land Class Herbicide Application is considered an asset.
• Applicable technical training obtained through trade certification or post-secondary education.
• Well-developed leadership skills gained through managing trade and / or non-trade teams on a construction site.
• Ability to organize own work and work of others in a complex environment.
• High level of professionalism when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.
8 days ago