Through every construction project, we strengthen communities, create excellent jobs, build lasting relationships, and help our clients thrive.
JEN COL exists to
Build a Better Future.
Build a Better Future.
The JEN COL Story
Founded in 1978 in Stony Plain, Alberta, JEN COL quickly became known as Alberta’s most trusted builder of schools and critical public facilities. It’s a reputation we fastidiously built upon, and today bring our experience, skill and reliability to a diverse range of public and private projects across western Canada in markets that include Seniors & Healthcare, Commercial Office & Retail, Light Industrial, Indigenous Communities, Municipal Infrastructure, Emergency Services and more. Now headquartered in Acheson, Alberta, JEN COL’s goal remains the same: deliver The Unrivaled Project Experience.
Our Purpose
JEN COL exists to Build a Better Future. It’s a purpose that has less to do with construction than it may seem: continuous improvement is what we’re about, in everything we touch. And while that includes better infrastructure and pride-worthy buildings, creating those is how we best use the gifts we have. Along the way, we help strengthen communities, educate children, create excellent careers, build lasting relationships and help our clients thrive. That’s the future state we focus our collective passion toward achieving, every single day.
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Leadership Team
Cory has been with JEN COL since 1998 and became President & CEO in 2013. He is responsible for the overall vision and strategy of the company. Cory’s extensive experience—both on-site and management—allows him to bring an innovative and progressive leadership approach to motivate and inspire his team.
Cory’s goal is to build an enduring organization that provides exceptional value to everyone who engages JEN COL. He believes success is derived by combining talented people with a clear purpose in a positive culture. Cory has worked from the ground up at JEN COL—he understands all aspects of the firm and what it takes to build and lead a successful construction company in the 21st century.
Giving back to others and helping develop talented future leaders is Cory’s passion. He is the Chairman of the Program Advisory Committee for NAIT’s Construction Engineering Technology program and a Board Member for Compete to Contribute—an organization that inspires and empowers youth to engage in creating a healthier community.
Kyla joined the JEN COL team in 2007, moving into an executive leadership role as Chief Financial Officer in 2014. Along with her current responsibilities of managing all financial aspects of the firm, she takes an active role in setting strategic direction, mentoring future leaders and living out JEN COL’s core values – each and every day.
Kyla’s highlighted accomplishment has been as steering committee member for the Western Canadian Chapter of Construction Financial Management Association, bringing financial professionals together to enhance the construction industry in Edmonton.
Her vision is to strengthen the awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility for JEN COL’s internal and external partners, setting the path for social and environmental change.
After beginning his career in the architectural industry, Keith joined JEN COL as a Project Manager in 2006 where he managed many projects for private sector, municipal and institutional clients. In 2014 Keith transitioned to Project Operations Manager then to Project Director in 2017. In late 2019 he moved into his current role as Chief Business Development Officer where he oversees JEN COL’s Marketing, Business Development and Estimating teams while also supporting our operations team with project pre-construction.
Since 1997, Keith has gained years of experience in the management, design and construction of projects across multiple sectors. His combination of experience in both the architectural and construction industry lends a very valuable and unique asset to JEN COL’s projects.
Sheldon joined JEN COL in 2008 and serves as Chief Operating Officer responsible for all Project Operations, including: Safety, Quality, Project Management, Special Projects and Equipment divisions.
With over 25 years in the construction industry, Sheldon’s experience, education, training and leadership are focused on developing his team to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and the unrivaled project experience while driving sustainable revenue growth. He is a forward-looking change agent for continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and transparency to ensure JEN COL delivers for all partners.
Sheldon’s sense of “Team” and “Teammates” was developed early from four years of military service and he applies this sense of “Team Value” to his daily business practices.
People Working with JEN COL means partnering with us.
Our Core Values & What They Mean
JEN COL’s core values are timeless guiding principles for how we work, make decisions and conduct ourselves. They define what our company stands for and are unchanging since Day One. Lived by all JEN COL team members, these are the values that encompass our philosophy.
Important
These aren’t just words drummed up in a boardroom, everyone at JEN COL lives them each day.
What We Build
Commitment & Capabilities
Our goal is to provide the most value added, efficient and reliable construction services, exceeding client expectations. We provide a safe and rewarding work environment for everyone and every partner associated with JEN COL.
JEN COL industry partners are experienced, knowledgeable and well-trained professionals with specialized expertise, and are fully engaged and committed to project success. We have built a vital network of trade partners and suppliers for a multitude of construction services. JEN COL is fully integrated with each site and leverages sophisticated IT tools to facilitate and streamline project management. Our information system provides a precise, data-driven project experience from initial contact through to final reconciliation.
JEN COL’s extensive fleet of finely tuned equipment ensures we have the proper resources at hand to self-perform work.
Sustainability
Sustainable building technologies have proven to produce greater marketability, higher employee productivity and improved building efficiency over conventional materials and techniques. In developing and implementing the most effective sustainability strategies for your project, JEN COL’s sustainable construction practitioners leverage our collaborative methodology to understand and achieve your environmental and functional objectives. JEN COL has successfully completed a long list of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Globes projects.
We are extremely proud to have been part of the very first LEED certified project in Alberta; Shenfield Civic Centre – Spruce Grove City Hall (certified in April 2006).
Location is never a barrier:
JEN COL has led highly successful projects in numerous remote locations. Our vast network of trade partners and commitment to bring value to the communities in which we work is of distinct advantage to JEN COL clients.