Jeremy Baker
Field Operations Supervisor McKenney's Inc.
Experienced Field Operations Supervisor at McKenney’s with a strong track record of leading mechanical and plumbing field teams across complex commercial construction projects. Responsible for daily field execution, workforce coordination, and ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules and budgets. Works closely with project managers, preconstruction, and BIM/VDC teams to maintain clear communication and resolve issues proactively in the field.
Seminars
Thursday 27th August 2026
Panel Discussion: Strengthening Cross-Functional Collaboration to Improve Constructability, Reduce Delays, & Enhance Project Certainty
9:40 am
- Increasing buy-in from detailers, project teams, and field crews to ensure smoother prefab implementation and eliminate the notion that one team can do it all
- Bringing designers, BIM leaders, engineers, and trade partners together earlier to prevent coordination breakdowns, ensure accountability, reduce potential rework, and ensure realistic delivery timelines
- Prioritizing early procurement and modularization strategies to predict workforce demand, prevent spikes in manpower, and deliver more predictable project outcomes
Thursday 27th August 2026
Building Prefab as a Career Path: Developing, Retaining, & Advancing the Next Generation
10:25 am
- Cultivating clear growth paths – from apprentice to foreman to fab-shop leader- to improve retention and build a stable pipeline of future supervisors and specialists
- Investing in workforce wellbeing, structured training, and rapid-skill development programs to equip new talent quickly and keep skilled workers engaged in a strained labour market
- Strengthening local recruitment strategies and long-term talent development, focusing on remote regions to reduce the dependence on transient labour and ensure reliable project staffing
