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Superintendent - Heavy Civil

@ J EllisDon Corporation

London, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

J EllisDon Corporation is hiring a full-time Superintendent for heavy civil work on roads, bridges and earthworks. The role manages site construction against drawings, specifications and safety rules, while planning schedules, manpower and materials. The posting states a salary range of $100,000 to $135,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage construction design, budget and schedule with the Project Manager and subcontractors
  • Ensure site work complies with drawings, specifications and safety regulations
  • Plan schedules, manpower, materials and equipment
  • Lead project meetings with internal and external parties
  • Advise the Project Manager on problems, interferences and schedule difficulties

Requirements summary:

  • 3 to 5 years of heavy civil experience on roads, bridges or earthworks
  • Construction degree or diploma with 5 to 8 years of construction experience
  • Working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software
  • Ability to identify problems and lead a large team to completion

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Employer posting date
2026-08-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationTrade certificate (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, Subcontractors, Owners, Engineers and Architects

  • Manage work on site to ensure the compliance of construction with the drawings, specifications and safety regulations

  • Plan and implement schedules, determine manpower levels and material quantities, ensure proper equipment and trades are available as required

  • Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing progression

  • Advise Project Manager and senior management of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties and assist in resolving these problems

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have 3-5 years of Heavy Civil experience working on roads, bridges, earthworks, or similar projects.

  • You have a construction related degree/diploma and five to eight years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience

  • You have a working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software

  • You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and lead a large team to successful completion

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $135,000

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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