At Menard Canada, every ground improvement project begins with people: the engineers, project managers, and crews who transform challenging soils into reliable foundations. In our latest feature, we follow Justin Theoret, Project Manager with our Ottawa team, as he leads ground improvement works for the Napanee Water Pollution Control Plant, a critical municipal infrastructure project.
Part 1: What Project Management Looks Like in the Field
Managing a ground improvement project is never routine. From early-morning design validations to continuous quality checks and safety inspections, Justin’s day is a balance of technical precision, operational efficiency, and team coordination. Every decision impacts the success of a facility that will serve thousands of residents for decades.
“It varies depending on what we are doing on a typical day of production. Like this, it is just overseeing the QA/QC of the project, making sure everything is going as planned, that we are progressing as we go, and just making sure that the quality of the construction we are doing is as per the specifications.”
Part 2: Engineering Innovation: Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC)
For this project, Menard Canada deployed Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC), a ground improvement technique designed for variable soil conditions where precision and adaptability are essential. CMCs minimize spoil, reduce environmental impact, and provide cost-effective stability for large municipal structures.
Part 3: Collaboration That Builds Communities
Projects of this scale succeed through partnership. From the Town of Napanee to consulting engineers and material suppliers, collaboration drives every milestone. Together, we deliver infrastructure that supports sustainable growth and community well-being.
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The Bigger Picture: Careers That Make an Impact
Justin’s story reflects more than one role. It represents the culture of collaboration and technical excellence that defines Menard Canada. Whether you are a project manager, engineer, or part of our support teams, every contribution matters.
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About Menard Canada
Menard Canada (formerly Geopac) is a specialty design-build geotechnical contractor specializing in ground improvement techniques for challenging soil conditions across Canada. With over 50 years of Canadian experience and 9 regional offices nationwide, Menard Canada provides custom-tailored geotechnical solutions for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure developments. Part of the international Menard Group, the company combines local soil knowledge with global innovation, delivering over 100 projects annually as a practical and sustainable alternative to deep foundations.
