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Assistant Superintendent

@ EllisDon Construction Services Inc.

Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Assistant Superintendent to support the Superintendent in running on-site construction work. The role covers schedules, manpower, materials, cost reports and coordination with owners, consultants and architects. The posting asks for a construction-related degree or diploma, 3 to 5 years of construction experience and a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Superintendent in managing on-site work and drawing compliance
  • Support schedules, manpower, materials and inspections
  • Monitor work performance, procedures and safety requirements
  • Maintain and analyze cost reports to keep the project on budget
  • Meet with owners, consultants and architects

Requirements summary:

  • Construction-related degree or diploma
  • 3 to 5 years of construction experience or equivalent training
  • Industrial or commercial construction experience preferred
  • Healthcare construction experience an asset
  • Working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software
  • Ability to identify problems and produce workable solutions

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyconstruction

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core valuesempower 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 inand 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.


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 Owners, Consultants, and Architects 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 3-5 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience;
  • Previous Industrial or Commercial experience is preferred. Prior Hospital/Healthcare construction experience is considered an asset;
  • You have a working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and contract software;
  • Ability to correctly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions in a 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.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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