Construction Manager - Formwork

EllisDon Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Construction Manager - Formwork in Edmonton to oversee design, construction, and warranty handover on complex projects. You will lead planning, scheduling, and field teams to ensure work meets design, budget, and schedule objectives.

The role requires 15–20 years of supervisory experience in ICI or formwork construction, a relevant engineering or construction credential, and proven ability to manage safety, quality, and team development. Travel outside Edmonton is expected.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years supervisory experience in ICI Construction or Formwork Construction.
• Engineering or Construction related degree or diploma.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); policies, procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, construction, and warranty handover of projects to ensure projects are completed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Develop and maintain pre-construction schedules, baseline construction schedules, procurement schedules, commissioning and PDI schedules.
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Ensure project safety standards, company, client policies and environmental programs are adhered to.
• Lead and develop area initiatives and best practices that align with the business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Supervisory Experience

Budgeting

Safety Compliance

Education

Engineering or Construction related degree/diploma

Job description

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.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

The successful candidate must be willing to travel outside of Edmonton as needed.

You as a Construction Manager - Formwork will:

• Oversee the design, construction, and warranty handover of projects to ensure projects are completed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule objectives
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
• Develop and maintain pre-construction schedules, baseline construction schedules, procurement schedules, commissioning and PDI schedules
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s)
• Ensure project safety standards, company, client policies and environmental programs are adhered to
• Lead and develop area initiatives and best practices that align with the business goals

Is this the right role for you?

• 15 - 20 years supervisory or equivalent experience in ICI Construction and/or Formwork Construction
• Engineering or Construction related degree/diploma, or an equivalent work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures and standards, union jurisdiction, labor agreements and negotiations essential.
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
• Experienced in managing and developing a team
• Willingness to travel as needed outside of Edmonton
• Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.

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.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.