Posted 2 months ago
Construction Manager - Formwork
@ EllisDon Forming Ltd.
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
EllisDon Forming Ltd. is hiring a full-time Construction Manager - Formwork in Edmonton, with travel outside the city as needed. The role oversees project design, construction and warranty handover to meet design, budget and schedule goals, and leads planning, scheduling and a project team. The posting asks for 15 to 20 years of supervisory or equivalent experience and a Secret-level security clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee project design, construction and warranty handover
- Develop pre-construction, baseline and procurement schedules
- Plan, coordinate and supervise company personnel on projects
- Ensure safety, company, client and environmental standards are met
- Lead area initiatives and best practices
Requirements summary:
- 15 to 20 years supervisory or equivalent ICI or formwork experience
- Engineering or construction degree or diploma, or equivalent experience
- Thorough knowledge of construction technology, methods and labour agreements
- Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills
- Willingness to travel outside Edmonton
- CSID Secret Level Security Clearance, or eligibility for it
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Management experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Construction |
| Security clearance | Secret |
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EllisDon Forming Ltd.
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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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.
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*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.
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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