Steel Erector Supervisor

Aecon Group

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon’s Civil East sector is a cornerstone of our construction and infrastructure operations, delivering innovative solutions to some of the most complex and impactful projects globally. Renowned for its expertise in heavy civil construction, our Civil East sector specializes in building essential infrastructure that powers economies and enhances communities.

Our portfolio features cutting-edge work on bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports to name a few! In the Caribbean region, we are leveraging our expertise and collaborative approach to deliver world-class infrastructure projects tailored to meet the unique needs of the island communities. Guided by a commitment to sustainability innovation and social responsibility, we prioritize engaging with local stakeholders and creating long-term benefits through every project we undertake.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Steel Erector Supervisor to join our International projects team. This role focuses on overseeing daily steel erection activities and coordinate labour, equipment and materials to deliver work safely and in accordance with approved drawings, erection plans, project specifications and quality requirements. The role works closely with construction management, engineering, lifting personnel, survey teams and quality representatives to maintain safe execution, productivity and schedule commitments.

What You'll Do Here:

• Supervise and coordinate steel erection crews, assigning daily work in line with approved erection sequences, available work fronts and project priorities.
• Interpret approved structural drawings, erection drawings, connection details and method statements, and communicate requirements clearly to the crew.
• Coordinate delivery, identification, storage and availability of steel members, bolts, connection materials, tools and access equipment.
• Confirm that required approvals, permits, competent personnel and task-specific safety controls are in place before work begins.
• Coordinate erection activities with authorised lifting personnel under approved lift plans; undertake lifting-related duties only within assigned authority and verified competence.
• Ensure erection sequencing and temporary bracing arrangements follow approved engineering requirements; refer proposed changes to the responsible engineer before implementation.
• Oversee positioning, alignment, plumbing, bolting and completion of structural steel connections in accordance with approved requirements.
• Coordinate with survey and quality personnel to verify alignment, tolerances, connection completion and required inspection hold points.
• Ensure welding work is assigned to appropriately qualified personnel and completed to approved procedures and project requirements.
• Identify drawing discrepancies, material shortages, access restrictions and construction clashes, and escalate them promptly for resolution.
• Monitor progress against daily and weekly plans, maintain accurate labour and production records, and report delays and resource requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks and pre-task briefings, reinforce site safety requirements and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Coordinate with other trades to manage work interfaces, exclusion zones and simultaneous activities.
• Support inspections, corrective actions, punch-list close-out and handover documentation without bypassing required engineering or quality approvals.
• Provide clear direction and practical coaching to crew members, promoting safe work practices, accountability and consistent workmanship.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in structural steel erection on construction projects, including demonstrated supervisory or foreperson experience.
• A recognised trade qualification in steel erection, ironworking, metal fabrication or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and/or CWB installation procedures
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection activities, connection requirements, bolting, alignment and