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Construction Manager

@ EllisDon Forming Ltd.

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time15+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon Forming Ltd. is hiring a Construction Manager to be accountable for overall project performance across its portfolio of forming projects in Western Canada. The role oversees design, construction and warranty handover, and manages and develops project managers, coordinators and superintendents. The posting requires 15 to 20 years of supervisory or equivalent experience in concrete and forming, and offers a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee design, construction and warranty handover of forming projects in Western Canada
  • Manage, mentor and develop project managers, coordinators and superintendents
  • Develop and maintain pre-construction, baseline, procurement and commissioning schedules
  • Ensure EllisDon's safety practices are followed on all sites
  • Conduct productivity analyses across ED Forming projects

Requirements summary:

  • 15 to 20 years supervisory or equivalent experience in concrete and forming
  • Engineering or construction degree or diploma, or equivalent experience
  • Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment and methods
  • Knowledge of union jurisdiction and labour agreements
  • Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills

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Employer posting date
2026-07-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience15+ years
Management experience15+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction

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Thinking about a change?

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:

  • Accountable for overall project performance of the portfolio of ED Forming projects across Western Canada
  • Oversee the design, construction, and warranty handover of projects to ensure projects are completed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule objectives
  • Manage, mentor & develop ED Forming Project Managers, Coordinators, Superintendents, etc.
  • 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)
  • Work closely with Health & Safety to ensure EllisDon's best safety practices are being followed on all sites
  • Lead and develop area initiatives and best practices that align with the business goals
  • Conduct productivity analyses across ED Forming projects
  • Be involved in the forecasting & hiring of new salaried staff for ED Forming

Is this the right role for you?

  • 15 - 20 years supervisory or equivalent experience in concrete and forming
  • 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

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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