Assistant Superintendent

**This is the Rundown: Who We Are**
Being one of the larger privately-owned construction companies in North America, Reliance offers general contracting services in all aspects of project planning, execution and delivery. Over the last year, we’ve grown continuously due to our employees’ performance, but mostly through their passion, focus, and determination. This expansion however has not let us forget that we are still a family-owned company established in 1948. Our presence in the construction industry over more than half a century has led us to an unparalleled understanding of the industry, allowing us to provide our clients with a sense of complete trust and confidence. They rely on us to complete a project they’ve envisioned, and we accept that responsibility to make it a reality.

**The Role: Assistant Superintendent**
The Assistant Project Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing activities of construction craftsman within an assigned domain and receives routine supervision and direction in the performance of assigned responsibility. They will also receive technical and operational direction from the assigned supervising Project Superintendent.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Direct sub-contractor activities within the area of responsibility
- Analyse manpower, material, equipment requirements, and interfaces the requirements with others as designated by supervising superintendent
- Implement and enforces policies, procedures, and related work rules as established by field construction management
- Prepare reports and forecasts, as required, and keep supervisors informed on progress of overall assigned activities
- Assist Superintendents in the preparation of construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements
- Supervise and direct subordinate manual and non-manual personnel, as assigned
- Ensure safety standards and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craftsmen and others when in the operational area
- Ensure tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely
- Assist in the administration of a security plan to coordinate the activities with all parties
- Asist in the participation of contract negotiations
- Ensure corporate policies and procedures are fully implemented

**What You’ll Need**:

- Degree in Architecture, an Engineering or Scientific discipline, or specialized courses in Construction Management or equivalent experience and training
- Work experience in craft, non-technical or technical positions
- WHMIS certification in fall protection training
- Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation relating to field activities
- Must be able to recognize that a problem exists in their area of responsibility, and report and receive direction from the supervisor
- Determine the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines that must be met
- Must be able to communicate with all participants involved within the construction project
- Management skills and administrative experience
- Written and oral communication skills
- Must possess computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (experience with project management software an asset)
- Proven leadership abilities

**What We’ll Offer You**:

- Competitive compensation package
- Collaborative but challenging work environment
- Early departure on Fridays for summer months
- Prime office location in Toronto downtown area
- Completely renovated office space
- Free coffee every day
- Frequent team bonding activities

**RELIANCE CONSTRUCTION TORONTO INC.**
200 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 3C6
- Note: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. _

**RELIANCE CONSTRUCTION TORONTO INC.**
200 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 3C6

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction: 4 years (preferred)