Supervisor, Substation

About the role

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. As part of our Utilities team, the Substation Supervisor will play a critical role in successfully delivering substation construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with client construction and field management teams.
• Lead site mobilization and demobilization activities, ensuring efficient startup and closeout of projects.
• Interpret project schedules and manage daily construction activities to meet key milestones and deadlines.
• Review and interpret Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and provide technical guidance to Foremen and crews.
• Mentor and support Foremen to drive productivity, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Manage on-site Requests for Information (RFIs) and support change order processes.
• Maintain accurate site as-built drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate and manage on-site material procurement, consumables, and logistics.
• Oversee labour, equipment, and subcontractors, including performance management and resolution of on-site issues or disputes.
• Review Foremen daily reports to ensure accuracy and proactively address concerns.
• Develop and deliver weekly construction updates to the project management team, including: Resource allocation, Completed and upcoming work, Risks, delays, and constraints, Material and consumable requirements.
• Communicate project risks and site needs to the Construction Manager, including resourcing, site services, and materials.
• Uphold Aecon’s safety culture by enforcing safe work practices and ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of substation field experience, including 3+ years in a Foreman or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience in:
  • Foundation installation in line with engineered specifications
  • Conduit installation and routing within substation environments
  • Ground grid installation and grounding systems
  • Precast trench installation and site integration
  • Cable tray installation for structured cable management
  • Structural steel installation and alignment
  • Apparatus installation and equipment setting
  • Bus work installation with proper clearances and fit-up
  • Low-voltage cable installation, termination, and wiring
• Experience working in brownfield environments, including protection grounding.
• Experience with substation energization and commissioning/start-up activities.
• Demonstrated experience in dispute resolution and claims management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment.
• Safety-first mindset with a commitment to incident-free operations.
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to support and guide field teams.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, resources, and multiple stakeholders effectively.