Founded in 1971 as Rutherford Contracting Services, our organization was established by Dick Rutherford as a small civil, renovation, and maintenance contracting company. Despite Dick’s retirement in 1989, our company has continued to thrive under the guidance of both Principals and Management. Today, Rutherford Contracting Ltd. is widely recognized as the preferred contractor for Owners and Consultants in the construction field. Our success over the past 50 years is…
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Founded in 1971 as Rutherford Contracting Services, our organization was established by Dick Rutherford as a small civil, renovation, and maintenance contracting company. Despite Dick’s retirement in 1989, our company has continued to thrive under the guidance of both Principals and Management. Today, Rutherford Contracting Ltd. is widely recognized as the preferred contractor for Owners and Consultants in the construction field. Our success over the past 50 years is attributed to the trust and support of our clients, as well as the dedication of our team to providing not only a good product but also an exceptional experience.
As a General Building and Site Development Contractor, we serve the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. Our building construction division specializes in educational facility renovations and additions, as well as the restoration of historically significant structures. Additionally, our site development division handles civil and infrastructure contracts, park and athletic sports field construction, trail development, and re-naturalization/habitat projects. To meet ongoing maintenance needs, we operate a facilities management division dedicated to serving our valued clients.
General Contracting – Building Construction
Construction and Project Management
Site Development – Civil works and Landscape
Construction Maintenance/Small Projects
LinkedIn followers
10,721
People associated on LinkedIn
80
Reported office locations
224 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora, ON L4G6V7, CA
Other recorded names
Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
Specialties
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
and CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Industry
Construction
Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Aurora, ON
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
1971
Specialties
BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONCIVIL CONSTRUCTIONFACILITIES MANAGEMENTand CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Rutherford Contracting Ltd. has 5 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Aurora.
Candidates need experience preparing detailed construction cost estimates, and skill with BuildingConnected, Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu for takeoffs and drawing review. Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tender deadlines are essential.
3+ YOECandidates need at least 3 years of construction management experience on commercial, industrial or civil projects. They should read blueprints and construction documents, know OHS rules, and be strong leaders and problem-solvers.
1+ YOECandidates need a technical diploma such as C.E.T or an undergraduate civil engineering degree, plus 1-3 years in the ICI sector. Strong Microsoft Office skills including MS Project, and a valid Ontario driver's licence with a reliable vehicle, are required.
MS Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
4+ YOE4+ MgmtCandidates need at least four years of ICI construction management or supervision and a technical diploma or engineering degree. Strong negotiation, communication, leadership and blueprint-reading skills are needed, along with experience managing concurrent projects over $1 million.
1+ YOECandidates need a technical diploma such as C.E.T. or a Bachelor of Engineering in civil engineering, plus 1-3 years in the ICI sector. Strong Microsoft Office skills, a valid Ontario driver's licence and a reliable vehicle are also required.
MS Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook