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JENNA BURNET
Director of Construction,
Dynamic Ops at ETRO Construction
OPERATING within active, highly sensitive environments like
airports or occupied infrastructure is an exercise in managed chaos.
It requires executing complex construction projects where business
continuity, stringent safety protocols, and intricate stakeholder
coordination are absolutely critical, all without disrupting the
daily 昀氀ow of thousands of people. Thriving in this high-pressure
arena is Jenna Burnet, the Director of Construction for Dynamic
Ops at ETRO Construction. With a career spanning over twelve
years, Jenna has progressed from a Project Coordinator to a highly
respected executive, bringing a rare combination of technical
precision, strategic vision, and calm, accountable leadership to her
role. At ETRO, she has been the driving force behind the creation
and massive expansion of the Dynamic Ops division, transforming
a specialized operational service line into a clear, compelling, and
highly pro昀椀table client o昀昀ering.
Under her stewardship, the division has grown into a formidable twenty-person team with projected revenues approaching $40
million, delivering exceptional work across specialty o昀케ce interiors, institutional, hospitality, and retail sectors. Her remarkable
portfolio includes the award-winning Irish Consulate project and
the massive expansion of ETRO’s Vancouver International Airport
portfolio, which culminated in the spectacular $30 million Air
Canada Maple Leaf Lounge. Jenna’s leadership philosophy is rooted
in trust, empowerment, and breaking down barriers. As the only
woman in Operations leadership at ETRO, she is a 昀椀erce advocate
for diversity and inclusion, actively creating space for women and
individuals from non-traditional backgrounds to thrive in a historically male-dominated industry. Her division boasts an impressive
16% female representation, a testament to her commitment to
building diverse, high-performing teams.
Jenna is known for her approachable yet highly accountable
management style; she provides her team with the autonomy
to make decisions while o昀昀ering the unwavering support and
mentorship needed to succeed. Furthermore, she is a champion
of technological innovation, driving the adoption of lean construction methodologies and advanced digital tools like Procore,
which played a key role in ETRO receiving a prestigious Procore
Groundbreaker Award for Excellence in Innovation. Beyond her
corporate achievements, Jenna is deeply invested in giving back to
the community and inspiring the next generation. Through her engaging presentations with YELL Canada, she introduces high school
students—particularly young women—to the dynamic and rewarding career opportunities available in construction. Jenna is not
just managing projects; she is actively reshaping the culture and
capabilities of the Canadian construction sector. Her exceptional
operational brilliance, combined with her dedication to mentorship
and inclusive leadership, ensures that ETRO Construction remains
at the cutting edge of industry innovation.
SITE REPORTS
JENNA is obssessed with horror movies and halloween. She
even has a Michael Myers knife tattoo to prove it.
She's an animal lover and an incredibly proud cat mom.
But don't let that make you think she doesn't have an edge.
Coworkers say she also rides motorcycles.
What their peers said: "Jenna, is a brilliant mind that people
know they can rely on, she provides a steady grounded
approach to her work and remains unmatched as a resource for
clarity and support."
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