About this role
Underground Foreman
What Is the Opportunity?
We are hiring an Underground Foreman to support our Underground Crew in Calgary, Alberta for the 2026 Construction Season. The Underground Foreman is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring work is completed according to plans and schedules, and managing crews.
What You'll Do Here:
- Working and communicating with Superintendents and Project Managers/Coordinators.
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of underground crews, including labourers, operators, and subcontractors.
- Plan, assign, and prioritize work activities to meet production targets and schedules.
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and grade sheets.
- Direct installation of underground utilities including water, sanitary, storm, manholes, catch basins, services, and related structures.
- Coordinate equipment, materials, and trucking requirements with Superintendent and project team.
- Complete and submit daily time sheets, field logs, and production reports.
- Track quantities, materials used, and work progress.
- Communicate issues, delays, or scope changes to the Superintendent.
- Assist with short-term planning and look-ahead schedules.
What You Bring to the Team:
- The individual will need to demonstrate experience in pipe installation.
- Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
- Must Maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License.
- Ability to work weekends and/or night shift.
- Willing to work overtime, as required.
- Must comply with the company’s drug & alcohol program, including testing requirements.
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.