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Superintendent

@ EllisDon Construction Services Inc.

Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time6+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Superintendent to manage overall construction on large complex projects, including design, budget and schedule, working with the Project Manager, owners, engineers and architects. The role leads project meetings, mentors team members, advises senior management on problems and schedule risks, and monitors cost reports and cash flow.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage overall construction, including design, budget and schedule, on large complex projects
  • Lead project meetings with internal and external parties
  • Mentor project team members for career growth
  • Advise senior management of problems, interferences and schedule difficulties
  • Monitor, interpret and forecast project cost reports and cash flow

Requirements summary:

  • Construction-related degree and 6 to 8 years of construction experience, or equivalent
  • Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, safety, scheduling, cost and quality control
  • Ability to identify problems, evaluate causes and lead a large team to completion
  • Ability to manage trade relationships and keep schedule on track

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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

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience6+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyConstruction

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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 Superintendent will:

  • Provide overall construction management, including design, budget and schedule, in conjunction with the Project Manager, Owners, Engineers and Architects to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget on large complex projects.
  • Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing progression.
  • Mentor project team members to ensure career growth and development.
  • Advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties while assisting in resolving conflicts.
  • Be jointly responsible to monitor, interpret and forecast a project’s cost reports ensuring they are in line with the estimate and maintain a positive cash flow.

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have a construction related degree and 6 to 8 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience working on large projects (Design Build, P3, Residential, Commercial, Institutional or Healthcare)
  • You have an advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.
  • You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, produce workable solutions and lead a large team to successful completion.
  • You have the ability to manage trade relationships and ensure schedule is on track for project success.

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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