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Senior Construction Manager

@ EllisDon Industrial Inc.

Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time15+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon Industrial Inc. is hiring a Senior Construction Manager to lead a regional portfolio of heavy civil projects, from estimate through close-out. The role manages and mentors a large team, including the project management group, with a strong focus on customer expectations and profitability. The posting requires 15+ years of supervisory or equivalent experience in commercial earthworks and underground utilities, and travel across the region.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide project management and construction methodologies across regional projects
  • Lead project planning, financials, pre-construction, execution, close-out and EHS
  • Manage and mentor a large team including the project management group
  • Lead multiple projects from estimate to close-out

Requirements summary:

  • 15+ years supervisory or equivalent experience in commercial earthworks and underground utilities
  • Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment and methods
  • Knowledge of union jurisdiction and labour agreements
  • Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills
  • Experience in light and heavy civil projects an asset
  • PMP designation an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-08-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience15+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingConstruction site, Client sites, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples

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In 2012, PME Inc. joined the EllisDon group of companies and currently functions as a self-performing, heavy civil contractor. PME offers a comprehensive range of services, such as Earthworks and Undergrounds, Pipeline, and Railways, and is committed to upholding EllisDon's values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, and quality.

PME Inc. champions a zero-harm culture, prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility. They exceed regulatory requirements and have a Responsive Modified Work Program to ensure workplace safety.

They value diversity and inclusion, understanding that different perspectives lead to innovation. We are committed to sustainable and equitable relationships with Indigenous communities, focusing on mutual respect and transparent communication.

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 Senior Construction Manager will:

  • Provide project management and construction methodologies to a portfolio of projects across the region, ensuring timely completion and profitability.
  • Lead and support project planning start-up, project financials, project pre-construction, project execution, close-out, and EHS.
  • Strong focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Manage and mentor a large team including the project management group.
  • Lead multiple projects from estimate to close-out.

Is this the right role for you?

  • 15+ years supervisory or equivalent experience in commercial earthworks and underground utilities projects.
  • 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 required.
  • Experience in light and heavy civil projects would be an asset.
  • PMP designation would be considered an asset.
  • Must be willing to travel to projects across the region.

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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