Construction - Assistant Site Supervisor /handyman

**Position**: Assistant Site Supervisor/ Handyman

**Department**: Construction

**Immediate Supervisor**: Site Supervisor

**Job Summary**

The **Assistant Site Supervisor & Handyman** shall be responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor with the oversight, execution, and completion of residential construction builds. The Assistant Site Supervisor & Handyman will have a passion for taking ownership for the quality of work performed by external partners and internal team members while fostering professional and positive relationships through leading by example.

**Core Competencies**
- High degree of Accountability
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Quality Result Oriented
- Strong Time Management Skills
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Thrives on and Encourages a Positive Work Environment
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity

**Major Responsibilities**

**1.) Timely & Accurate Field Inspections of Construction Works**
- Ensure all Change Orders are posted with clarity timely and in full within each home.
- Ensure full understanding of weekly lot specific construction schedules, goals and milestones.
- Conduct daily inspections of completed subcontractor work in lot specific homes, documenting and reporting back on defects or incomplete works to the Site Supervisor.
- Inspect and follow up daily on trade attendance reporting back to the Site Supervisor to support the success of lot specific schedules.
- Support the Site Supervisor with subcontractor direction as outlined by the Site Supervisor.
- Hold subcontractors accountable for quality workmanship, on budget and on schedule.
- Conduct daily work inspections to make sure standards are met.
- Maintain consistent quality control and adherence to standard operating procedures.

**2.) Exceptional Subcontractor Communication**
- Develop and maintain strong and productive trade contractor relationships.
- Support the Site Supervisor by clearly understanding Scope of Works, and Dunsire practices used for subcontractor inspections.
- Always maintain a professional and positive relationship when addressing any external subcontractor.
- Work along side the Site Supervisor ensuring all subcontractors are abiding by Dunsire policy’s for a clean safe home upon completion of works at all times.

**3.) Scheduling & Accuracy of Construction**
- Creation and Completion of daily construction reports, updating construction trackers, and tracking lot specific defects by creating defect lists for the Site Supervisor.
- Updating weekly Construction Schedules as directed by the Site Supervisor.
- Call and schedule materials or trades - as directed and specified by the Site Supervisor.
- Work with the Site Supervisor to understand expectations, software and tools required to schedule construction the Dunsire way.

**4.) Collaboration & Culture**
- Teach, mentor, and train staff in technical and soft skills, including trade partners (subcontractors).
- Develop new staff and laborers as needed, through time management skills and practical hands-on training.
- Accountable for taking part in the execution of the health and safety function in the division including: a) Maintain a safe work environment through trade compliance, safe work practices on site, and immediate first aid response; b) Legislative compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); c) Training other staff on OHSA and WHMIS compliance and tracking and documenting training progress; d) Act as a Ministry of Labor (MOL) and WSIB interface including reporting on-site accidents and site inspections, and overseeing the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) including proper documentation of meetings and ensuring follow-ups are done.
- Lead by example in personal safety behaviors at all times.
- Walk Site Daily to ensure a safe and clean construction site, presenting WOW.
- Take part in hands on prep work as requested by the Site Supervisor.
- Complete hands-on work in specific lots as instructed by the Site Supervisor.

**Job Requirements**
- 3-5 years residential construction handyman experience in the new home industry (or relevant experience equivalent).
- Minimum 3-5 years in the construction industry with experience monitoring all aspects of finishing work, paint work and tile work (or relevant experience equivalent).
- Must be detail oriented, high level of problem-solving abilities, and proven leadership skills.
- The ability to handle multiple projects/tasks.
- Knowledge of local building regulations (Local Parish Council) and other health & safety regulations specific to the residential construction industry.
- Leads by example.
- Excellent organizational skills. Detailed and thorough.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required in both oral and written form.
- Willing to take responsibility and be held accountable for results.
- Skills in building relationships with a broad network of contacts including trade partners & s