Construction Manager, Small Projects & Estate Care

Kawartha Lakes Construction | Lakefield, Ontario

Full-Time | 15-Month Maternity Leave Contract

$85,000 to $105,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

The Opportunity

Kawartha Lakes Construction (KLC) is a premium custom design-build company serving clients throughout the Kawarthas. We are known for exceptional craftsmanship, trusted relationships, and an exceptional client experience.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our Small Projects & Estate Care Division during a maternity leave. This role combines project management, estimating, financial oversight, team leadership, and client relationship management.

This is a true management position and is not suitable for someone seeking their first leadership role. You’ll be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of smaller construction and renovation projects while ensuring our Estate Care clients receive the consistent, professional, high-quality service they expect from KLC.

What Success Looks Like

You will

- Manage multiple small construction and renovation projects simultaneously.
- Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to KLC quality standards.
- Build robust relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Lead and support team members while maintaining accountability.
- Develop accurate estimates and achieve profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities Project & Construction Management

- Manage projects from initial assessment through completion.
- Develop scopes of work, schedules, and estimates.
- Coordinate employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and project activities.
- Uphold KLC standards for safety, quality, craftsmanship,



and client experience.
- Identify and resolve project risks proactively.

Estimating & Financial Management

- Prepare and review construction estimates.
- Establish and monitor project budgets.
- Track costs, profitability, and financial performance.
- Identify variances and implement corrective action.
- Make sound business decisions balancing profitability, quality, schedule, and client expectations.

Leadership & Operations

- Lead, coach, and hold team members accountable.
- Prioritize work across multiple projects and client commitments.
- Collaborate with construction, production, finance, and leadership teams.
- Escalate issues appropriately and seek support when required.

Estate Care Services

- Oversee Estate Care maintenance, repairs, inspections, and improvement projects.
- Maintain proactive communication with clients.
- Ensure exceptional service while identifying opportunities to add value for clients.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience

- Construction project management experience in residential construction, renovations, restoration, or related sectors.
- Experience leading employees and managing performance.
- Strong estimating and job costing experience.
- Responsibility for project budgets, profitability, and financial results.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and competing priorities.




- Strong construction knowledge and practical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel throughout the Kawarthas.

What Matters Most We're looking for a manager who understands both the operational and financial side of construction. Someone who can build trust, lead people, make sound decisions, and understand the "why" behind those decisions.

We value accountability, humility, collaboration, and the ability to recognize when additional expertise is needed.

Why Kawartha Lakes Construction?

- Lead an established and growing business unit.
- Work alongside experienced construction professionals.
- Build meaningful client and industry relationships.
- Make a direct impact on project success and client satisfaction.

This is a 15-month maternity leave contract. While continued employment may be considered based on business needs and performance, ongoing employment is not guaranteed. If you're an experienced construction manager with strong estimating, financial, and leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $85,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Based on the requirements indicated in the job posting, please elaborate on how your work experience would make you successful in this position?

Experience:
- Construction management: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Manager, Small Projects & Estate Care (Lakefield)
🏢 Kawartha Lakes Construction
📍 Lakefield