Manager of Construction Phase Services

JLR has opened roles for senior candidates who are:

• Resourceful, dynamic, and driven, with at least 10 years of experience in the construction phase of infrastructure projects.
• Energized by solving real-time problems and making decisions on the fly and seeing designs come to life in the field – not just on paper.
• A true leader with a personal vision, a big-picture mindset, and strong mentorship and coaching skills.

As a Manager of Construction Phase Services, you’ll be the visionary force behind bringing JLR’s drawings to life on site, driving innovation, setting best practices, and shaping a high-performance team. This is more than a technical leadership position; it’s a strategic role where your decisions directly influence project success, client satisfaction, and business growth.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building and mentoring a dynamic, forward-thinking team, attracting top talent and empowering them to thrive in alignment with our long-term strategic goals.

We may hire more than one Manager of Construction Phase Services for different markets and built environments. If you’re interested in this role and have experience in any of the markets we serve, we welcome your application.

You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities. JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines. Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff. You’ll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If you’re innovative and collaborative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role

Let’s talk about how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR. As Manager of Construction Phase Services, your role will include:

• Own and continuously improve JLR’s construction phase services delivery model, identifying opportunities to enhance consistency, efficiency, and client experience across projects
• Champion continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from projects and translating them into scalable processes, templates, and training
• Actively manage and reduce JLR’s risk exposure in contract administration while ensuring profitability, safety, and successful execution
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, supporting the growth of emerging professionals in construction-phase services and field-based roles
• Provide field leadership through site reviews, contract administration, and real-time issue resolution to keep projects on track
• Drive quality, cost, and schedule outcomes by proactively identifying risks, reviewing submissions, and guiding construction decisions
• Drive alignment across offices and disciplines to ensure a coordinated, consistent approach to construction support on multidisciplinary projects
• Collaborate with leadership to expand and strengthen JLR’s construction phase services offering, positioning the firm for growth in this space

Why Join Us?

We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build. We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we’re proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions. Furthermore, we’re growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Great Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration. We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects. We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

Employee Ownership and Career Growth

• Share ownership opportunities at all levels
• Merit and profit bonus program
• Competitive salaries reviewed annually
• Career Mentorship Program

Work-life Balance and Employee Wellness

• Immediate health and dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Parental leave top-up program
• Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility