Superintendent, Splicing
About the role
Aecon Utilities is seeking an experienced Splicing Superintendent to support the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of fiber optic construction projects. Reporting to the Fiber Optic Splicing Manager, this role is responsible for field execution, subcontractor coordination, production tracking, traffic control oversight, safety compliance, and stakeholder coordination across active construction environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a high-profile project while contributing to the continued growth of Aecon's U.S. Telecom operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide field leadership for telecommunications construction activities, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring productivity, quality, and safety objectives are achieved
- Monitor and coordinate nightly construction activities across multiple active work locations
- Verify traffic control setups and ensure compliance with project requirements and safe work practices before work begins each shift
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee long-haul fiber installation activities, including cable blowing, air jetting, water jetting, splicing, and testing operations
- Track daily production, project progress, and work completion to support project schedules and reporting requirements
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and quality reviews to ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards
- Work closely with subcontractors, project teams, and stakeholders to resolve field challenges and maintain project progress
- Identify and mitigate construction risks, traffic control issues, work stoppages, and logistical constraints
- Lead troubleshooting efforts related to fiber optic installation, testing, and field construction activities
- Oversee field documentation, including daily reports, production tracking, safety records, and compliance documentation
- Support weekly safety meetings and reinforce Aecon's commitment to a strong safety culture
- Ensure all work is executed in compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, safety legislation, customer requirements, and Aecon policies
- Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices within telecommunications construction
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of telecommunications construction experience
- Experience with long-haul fiber optic construction projects
- Hands-on experience with cable blowing, air jetting, and/or water jetting operations
- Experience with fiber optic splicing and testing, including OTDR testing and troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of traffic control requirements, construction site safety, and safe work practices
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage activities across multiple work locations
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with subcontractors, management, clients, and project stakeholders
- Solid working knowledge of field reporting, production tracking, and telecommunications construction practices
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel per project needs
Qualifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification considered an asset
- FOA, flagging, or traffic control certifications considered an asset
About 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.
Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation — we call it Aecon Proud.
Benefits
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
- Invest in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs
- Create work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups