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Construction Manager

@ J EllisDon Corporation

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

J EllisDon Corporation is hiring a Construction Manager to oversee projects from design through warranty handover, keeping them on budget and schedule. The role supervises company personnel, builds schedules, and enforces safety and environmental standards. The posting states a salary of $133,100 to $166,400 CAD and a Secret-level security clearance requirement.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee design, construction and warranty handover of projects
  • Develop and maintain project schedules
  • Plan and supervise company personnel on projects
  • Ensure safety and environmental standards are followed
  • Lead area initiatives and best practices

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years supervisory experience in ICI, defence, healthcare or residential construction
  • Engineering or construction degree/diploma, or equivalent experience
  • Thorough knowledge of construction methods and labour agreements
  • Proven experience leading high-performing teams
  • Secret Level Security Clearance or eligibility

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SenioritySenior
Experience10+ years
Management experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationTrade certificate (preferred), College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction
Security clearanceSecret

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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 a Construction Manager 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?

  • Minimum 10+ years of supervisory or equivalent experience in ICI, defence sector, healthcare construction, and/or residential projects.
  • Engineering or construction-related degree/diploma, or equivalent work experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, company policies and procedures, union jurisdictions, and labour agreements/negotiations.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills.
  • Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.
  • The salary range for this job is $133,100.00 - $166, 400.00 CAD.

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.

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

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