Construction Manager

JD Development Group is a Markham-based residential real estate developer building low-rise, mid-rise and mixed-use communities across the GTA. Current and upcoming projects include Verde Living, 45 Agnes, Lake VUC, Aria Mid-rise and Sunningdale.

• Lead all construction activity on assigned projects from site mobilization through occupancy, final inspections and handover.
• Work in partnership with JD's external owner's representative and project management consultant, who manages the overall project goal and budget on JD's behalf.
• Build and maintain the master construction schedule; set look-ahead schedules with superintendents and trades.
• Coordinate design consultants, engineers and the owner's representative to resolve RFIs, drawing conflicts and site issues quickly.
• Lead weekly site and trade coordination meetings and issue minutes and action items.

• Act as or oversee the Constructor's responsibilities under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and O. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects).
• Maintain the site safety program:
  Notice of Project, site orientations, JHSC or health and safety representative, inspections, incident reporting and investigations.
• Verify that trades hold valid WSIB clearance, insurance and required training (Working at Heights, WHMIS).
• Stop unsafe work and correct hazards immediately.

• Support tendering, bid levelling and trade selection with the project team.
• Manage subcontractor performance, scope, change orders and back-charges.
• Review and approve trade progress claims and holdbacks in line with the Construction Act (Ontario), including prompt payment timelines.

• Track actual costs against the approved budget; forecast cost-to-complete monthly.
• Flag schedule slippage and cost overruns early, with a recovery plan.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for senior leadership, lenders and the owner's representative.

• Deliver work to the Ontario Building Code, approved drawings and JD's quality standards.
• Coordinate building permits, municipal inspections and utility connections.
• Manage Tarion requirements: PDI walkthroughs, deficiency lists and warranty-period repairs with Customer Care.

• Lead, coach and assess site superintendents and site staff.
• Serve as JD's site contact for neighbours, municipalities and utilities; manage complaints, road occupancy and site logistics.
• Work with Sales and Customer Care on closing dates, upgrades and purchaser site visits.

Required

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology or a related field, or equivalent combined education and experience.
• 8+ years of residential construction experience, including 3+ years leading projects as Construction Manager or Senior Superintendent.
• Delivered low-rise or mid-rise residential projects (townhomes, stacked towns or mid-rise condominium) from start to occupancy.
• Proven ability to write and implement construction process manuals or SOPs, and to follow through so they are used on site.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, O. Reg. 213/91, the Construction Act and Tarion requirements.
• Current Working at Heights and WHMIS training, or willingness to obtain before start.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6, Procore (or similar), and Microsoft 365.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable vehicle for travel between sites.

Preferred

• Gold Seal Certification (CCA) or PMP.
• P.Eng. or C.E.T. designation.
• GTA municipal permitting experience (York Region, Toronto, Durham or Peel).
• Joint Health and Safety Committee certification.

• Safety leadership - puts safety first and holds trades to the same standard.
• Planning and control - sees problems ahead and acts before…