General Superintendent in Edmonton

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower 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.

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.

You as a General Superintendent will:

• Work on new build sites, providing oversight and assistance to field teams for planning and constructability considerations.
• Provide practical input for budgeting, financial forecasting and dispute resolution with trades, consultants and clients through the project management teams.
• Participate in hiring and assigning of project field teams as requested by the leaders, as well as personnel transfers.
• Conduct performance and career path reviews with senior field team members, providing quality feedback, guidance in creating development plans and next steps, and scheduling follow ups.
• Provide oversight and mentorship of field management teams, including any disciplinary actions.
• Support trusting relationships with the clients, consultants and Authorities.
• Support Project Managers and/or Construction Managers in resolution of issues and disputes involving the client, consultants, Authorities and/or trade contracts.
• Provide practical constructability input during the pre-construction phase for assigned projects, including schedule and logistics development.
• Review the construction schedule with the project teams and participate in updates as required.
• Monitor and provide oversight of the field teams with respect to planning, scheduling, quality assurance, environmental protection, safety and logistical functions as required, while ensuring the project progresses on schedule and budget.
• Direct the use of the Lessons Learned program, such that the field teams implement what benefits the project.
• Ensure project safety standards and environmental programs are adhered to at all times.
• Uphold construction compliance with design and Authority requirements.
• Ensure the implementation of, and adherence to, EllisDon’s Safety Program to create a safe work environment on the jobsite, including record keeping requirements.
• Support preparation of project internal and external reporting, including financial forecasting.
• Participate in project meetings as required.
• Advise the leadership and Construction Manager, where assigned, of escalated field issues.

Qualifications:

• 15-20 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and strong aptitude in reading design documentation.
• Ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, produce workable solutions and lead a large team to successful completion.
• Construction related degree.

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. 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity.

We exist to provide great careers to one another. With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience.