WHO WE ARE:

Auburn Group has enjoyed success in the real estate industry for over 60 years. Our multifaceted company is known throughout southwestern Ontario for Auburn Developments a successful real estate development company, Auburn Homes for one and two-story condos, TerraCorp Management for residential and commercial property management, and Stonerise Construction for developing and building multi-family residential high-rise apartments.

As we continue to grow and find success in building and managing communities, we continue to build our talented and committed team. Together, we work hard, we laugh, and we celebrate our success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Construction Manager to work with the Stonerise Construction group with an office located in Waterloo, ON, and projects located in both Kitchener-Waterloo and London, ON.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Auburn Group, the Construction Manager will be accountable for leading a 15+ year pipeline of high-rise residential development projects and helping develop the next generation of construction leaders.

As the Construction Manager you will:

- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the construction team, driving accountability and high performance across Project Management and Field Operations.
- Lead the successful delivery of high-rise residential projects from pre-construction through occupancy and close-out, with accountability for budget, schedule, safety, quality and risk.
- Drive near- and long-term construction planning in support of the company’s development pipeline.
- Establish and continuously improve construction standards, processes and best practices across office and field operations.
- Build a strong bench of sustainable construction talent through coaching, mentorship, succession planning and ongoing development.
- Oversee key construction functions including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contracts, cost control, and project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, environmental and safety requirements.
- Maintain key external vendor,



consultant, municipal and provincial relationships.
- Establish and monitor performance benchmarks to continually improve budget, schedule, quality and risk outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

- Construction-related degree or diploma and 8 to 15 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience working on large projects.
- Currently working as a High-Rise Construction Manager or Senior Project Manager.
- At least two full high-rise projects completed as the Project Manager with hands-on involvement in all key phases: planning, budgets, schedules, design completion, monthly payments, phased occupancy, and project close out.
- Prior experience with an owner builder / developer is a robust asset.
- Deep understanding of site safety, scheduling, and quality assurance
- Excellent communication and attention to detail.
- Proven track record for successful/effective leadership and management of others.
- Proven strategic agility and stretch; can easily assume wider and more complex tasks and initiatives.
- Must be able to build strong relationships at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
- Outstanding planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
- Skilled problem solver with the capabilities of anticipating and managing delays and disruptions

WHY YOU’LL LOVE US:

At Stonerise, you’ll be part of a team driven by a shared mission.

- Competitive Salary: Highly competitive executive-level compensation package, commensurate with experience and market conditions.
- Performance Bonus Program:



Your contributions are recognized through bonus opportunities tied to both individual and company performance.
- Relocation Assistance: We recognize that the right leader may not currently call Kitchener-Waterloo home. A competitive relocation package is available to support the successful candidate in making the move to the region.
- Vacation Time: Paid vacation, pro-rated in your first year based on your start date.
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits: Coverage beings after just three months of employment.
- Perks That Matter: Employee Assistance Program, a company provided cell phone or monthly credit, access to company vehicles or paid mileage, meaningful in-person gatherings.
- Free On-Site Parking: Work Uptown Waterloo without having the added expenses of paying for parking.
- Company Events: Connect, celebrate, and have fun with your peers throughout the year.
- A Great Team: Collaborate with genuinely kind, loyal, and talented people who love what they do and enjoy doing it together.
- Employee Referral Program: A bonus of $500 paid to the referring employee once the referred employee successfully completes twelve months of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

Auburn Group is committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources if accommodation is required.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire.

USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN RECRUITMENT

Auburn Group may use technology-assisted tools at various stages of the recruitment process to support fair and efficient candidate screening. These tools, if used, do not replace human decision-making.

APPLY ONLINE

If this sounds like a role where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume through the online application process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Construction Manager (Waterloo)
🏢 Stonerise Construction
📍 Waterloo