Jay Shanmugam

Jay Shanmugam is the Chief Development and Regeneration Officer at Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, with over 20 years of experience managing a broad range of construction and development projects across Canada. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from McGill University, specializing in structural engineering. In his current role, Jay oversees the development and regeneration of affordable housing, including the recently completed design and construction of a 10-story, 145-unit Passive House high-performance apartment building.

Jay’s career has included work on diverse projects across sectors such as heavy civil, mining, oil and gas, transportation infrastructure, residential and commercial construction.