On-Site Construction Lead — Assistant Superintendent

EllisDon Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation in Calgary seeks an Assistant Superintendent to help manage on-site construction, ensuring drawings and specs are followed and safety rules are met.

You will support scheduling, manpower planning, material quantities, inspections, and equipment needs while monitoring performance and cost reporting to keep the project on budget. Strong communication with Owners, Consultants, and Architects is essential.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree/diploma with 3–5 years of construction experience.
• Industrial or commercial experience preferred; hospital/healthcare experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and contract software.
• Ability to identify problems and develop workable solutions in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in managing on-site work to ensure conformance with drawings and specs.
• Support planning and implementing schedules, manpower, materials, inspections and equipment.
• Monitor work performance to ensure safety and adherence to project rules.
• Inform Superintendent/PM of issues and schedule conflicts, helping resolve them.
• Maintain and analyze cost reports and submit changes to meet budget targets.
• Meet Owners/Consultants/Architects to convey concerns and company interests.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Contract software

Education

Construction-related degree/diploma

Tools

Contract software

Job description

EllisDon Corporation in Calgary seeks an Assistant Superintendent to help manage on-site construction, ensuring drawings and specs are followed and safety rules are met.

You will support scheduling, manpower planning, material quantities, inspections, and equipment needs while monitoring performance and cost reporting to keep the project on budget. Strong communication with Owners, Consultants, and Architects is essential.