Site Assistant

The Site Assistant works alongside the Site Superintendent to ensure homes are completed on time, on budget and without deficiencies. The Site Assistant will ensure that Excel Homes has an excellent image with both trades and customers through providing efficient and effective home construction operations. The Site Assistant will support the Site Superintendent through avenues such as liaising with trades, maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of job sites, as well providing active communication to the Site Superintendent for all important site information.

The Responsibilities

• Oversee and support activities being completed by trades.


• Correct pre-occupancy deficiencies as directed by the Site Superintendent in a timely and efficient manner.


• Ensure houses stay on schedule, meet budget, and maintain margin.


• Ensure clear lines of communication with the Site Superintendent are maintained and report any key issues that may arise.


• Follow as well as ensure all safety guidelines, processes and policies are being maintained on the job site. Reporting any incidents or violations of these policies to the Site Superintendent.


• Maintain a clean worksite ensuring it is in excellent working condition, including but not limited to the removal of debris and handling all waste removal properly.


• Ensure houses are cleaned and ready for the next trade.


• At the direction of the Site Superintendent, ensure coordination of on-site material deliveries, and prepare materials for returns.


• Resolve daily issues or problems that may arise on the job site.


• Perform all work according to Excel quality standards.


• Maintain and keep in good working condition all Company assets and materials.

Now Let’s Talk About You

• Motivated self-started with a willingness to learn.


• Strong ability to problem solve.


• Results oriented; demonstrated a sense of pride in workmanship


• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.


• Sense of ownership and urgency in regard to project timelines


• Physically able to move, maneuver, lift, push, etc. up to 50 lbs.


• Adaptable and flexible personality, able to react to change in a positive way

Our ‘Must Haves’

• High School diploma or GED.


• 1-2 years related industry experience preferred.


• A minimum of 2 years project management experience preferred.


• Basic construction skills and knowledge including how to use construction equipment and tools.


• Must provide an Alberta driver’s transcript with a clean driving record.


• Proficient understanding and ability to work with computers, tablets, etc.


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.


• Experience with Builder MT, SiteDocs, and/or Punchlist an asset.


• Provincial building code knowledge an asset

Bonus Points

• St. John Ambulance First aid


• Safety training courses (CSTS, WHIMIS, Fall Protection)


• PHBI Site Management courses or equivalent.

Why Join Excel Homes Team?

For over three and a half decades, Excel Homes has been a leader in the Alberta new home building industry. Since we first began in 1988, Excel has built over 15,000 homes in over 80+ communities and we have earned over 75 awards for design and industry excellence. At Excel Homes, we do more than just build homes, we build communities where families can grow and thrive together. Our mission is simple: to create a homebuying experience that delivers the most joy and value to our homeowners. To accomplish this, we love to challenge the status quo and harness the power and ideas of our forward-thinking team. 

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Excel Homes, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.