Steel Erector Supervisor

About the role

Aecon's Civil East sector, which specialises in heavy civil construction such as bridges, highways, tunnels and airports, is looking for a Steel Erector Supervisor for its International projects team. The role oversees daily steel erection activities and coordinates labour, equipment and materials so that work is delivered safely and in line with approved drawings, erection plans, project specifications and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate steel erection crews, assigning daily work according to approved erection sequences and project priorities.
• Interpret structural drawings, erection drawings, connection details and method statements and communicate them clearly to the crew.
• Coordinate delivery, identification, storage and availability of steel members, bolts, connection materials, tools and access equipment.
• Confirm that approvals, permits, competent personnel and task-specific safety controls are in place before work starts.
• Coordinate erection with authorised lifting personnel under approved lift plans, and perform lifting duties only within assigned authority and verified competence.
• Ensure erection sequencing and temporary bracing follow approved engineering requirements, referring proposed changes to the engineer.
• Oversee positioning, alignment, plumbing, bolting and completion of structural steel connections, and coordinate with survey and quality teams on tolerances and inspection hold points.
• Ensure welding is done by qualified personnel to approved procedures, and escalate drawing discrepancies, material shortages and clashes promptly.
• Monitor progress against daily and weekly plans, keep accurate labour and production records and report delays and resource needs.
• Lead toolbox talks and pre-task briefings, reinforce safety requirements and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Manage work interfaces, exclusion zones and simultaneous activities with other trades, and support inspections, corrective actions, punch-list close-out and handover.
• Provide clear direction and practical coaching to crew members.

Required profile

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in structural steel erection, including supervisory or foreperson experience.
• Recognised trade qualification in steel erection, ironworking, metal fabrication or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and practical experience.
• Experience coordinating erection crews, crane interfaces, rigging teams, access equipment and material deliveries.
• Sound understanding of work-at-height controls, fall protection, lifting operations and site hazard management.
• Ability to plan daily activities, estimate resources, monitor productivity and keep accurate site records.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of AWS and/or CWB installation procedures.
• Knowledge of structural steel erection, connection requirements, bolting, alignment and temporary stability controls.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and erection drawings, technical specifications and approved work procedures.
• Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving skills across multiple trades.