Assistant Superintendent

EllisDon; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support on-site management of major construction projects in Edmonton. You will work with the Superintendent to ensure the project aligns with drawings, specifications, and safety requirements, while coordinating schedules, manpower, materials, and inspections.

The role requires a construction-related degree or diploma and 1–5 years of construction experience, with knowledge of scheduling and contract software.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree/diploma and 1–5 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Knowledge of scheduling and project management is preferred.
• Familiarity with safety standards and on-site coordination is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in managing on-site work to ensure drawings and specifications are followed.
• Support planning and implementation of schedules, manpower, materials, inspections, and equipment.
• Monitor work performance to ensure rules, procedures, and safety requirements are followed.
• Advise on potential problems and assist in resolving issues.
• Maintain and analyze up-to-date cost reports and propose changes to stay within budget.
• Meet with stakeholders professionally and communicate concerns and interests of the company.

Education

Construction degree/diploma

Tools

Primavera

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as an Assistant Superintendent, will:

• Assist the Superintendent in managing work on-site to ensure the compliance of construction with the drawings and specifications
• Support the Superintendent in planning and implementing schedules, determining manpower levels, material quantities, inspections, equipment, and requirements are maintained
• Monitor work performance to ensure project rules, procedures, and safety requirements are being followed
• Advise the Superintendent and Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties and assist in resolving these problems
• Maintain and analyze up-to-date cost reports and submit necessary changes to ensure the project is delivered within budget
• Meet with stakeholders in a professional manner and have the ability to communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction-related degree/diploma and 1-5 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• Previous large scale heavy civil or industrial project experience is preferred
• You have a working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and contract software such as Primavera, Procore, Bluebeam
• Knowledge of basic OSHA standards
• Ability to correctly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions in a fast-paced team environment

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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