Construction Manager

Role Summary
The Construction Manager leads mechanical construction operations in Kingston, overseeing project execution and team performance. This role is responsible for managing multiple projects, mentoring project teams, and ensuring seamless delivery of Modern Niagara's core services while maintaining strong client relationships.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Construction Managers are pivotal in driving operational success, profitability, and client satisfaction. Their leadership ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget, while fostering growth in the Kingston territory.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Provide oversight and solutions to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor and coach project teams to build strong, high-performing teams.
• Strengthen client relationships and support regional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in estimating turnover and pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure successful completion and profitability of assigned projects.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor and control construction progress to maintain schedule and budget.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Collaborate with Labour Managers to optimize resource utilization.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and monthly forecasting.
• Assist with contract reviews and negotiations; liaise with legal counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement project plans upon award.
• Monitor progress, costs, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise management on project status and resolve disputes as needed.
• Identify and negotiate changes in project scope.
• Ensure adherence to Modern Niagara's operating policies and safety standards.
• Develop and implement quality control and commissioning plans.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with trades, clients, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Must-haves:

• 5–10 years of experience in construction project management, specifically on large commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, technology, equipment, materials, and safety.
• Experience with various project delivery methods, including Design-Build and P3.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to work with data and analytics.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply innovative management techniques to maximize team performance.

Nice-to-haves:

• Advanced leadership experience in multi-trade environments.
• Proven ability to grow regional operations and client relationships.

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $75,000 - $105,000
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Performance based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others.
• Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

About Modern Niagara
Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa.

We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada's infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork.

Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive.

We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicant's interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.