Assistant Superintendent

EllisDon; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon in Edmonton is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support on-site management, ensuring construction complies with drawings and specifications. You will help plan schedules, determine manpower and material needs, and monitor safety and project rules.

You will communicate with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and stakeholders, maintain up-to-date cost reports, and assist in delivering the project within budget on large-scale heavy civil or industrial assignments.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree/diploma with 1–5 years of construction experience.
• Previous large-scale heavy civil or industrial project experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Construction-related degree/diploma

Tools

Primavera

Procore

Bluebeam

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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.

• continuous learning
• opportunity for growth
• competitive compensation package

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.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

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