JC&A has been recognized as a Boston Globe Top Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year, an honor that reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to its people, culture, and community.
As the company looks ahead to celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, this recognition reinforces a core belief that has guided JC&A since its founding in 1996: its success has always been about the people.
From modest beginnings, JC&A has grown into one of the Northeast’s premier construction management firms by staying true to values rooted in teamwork, integrity, gratitude, and perseverance. Nearly three decades later, those principles continue to shape how the firm operates every day, fostering a collaborative environment where every voice is heard and every contribution matters—from the job site to the office.
“At every stage of our growth, our people have been the driving force behind everything we’ve
accomplished,” said Jay Calnan, Founder and CEO of JC&A. “Being named a Top Place to Work for the fourth year in a row is especially meaningful as we approach 30 years in 2026. It speaks to the culture our team has built together and the belief that when you put people first, success follows.”
JC&A’s people-first culture extends beyond professional development into purpose-driven work. Employees are empowered through ongoing training, innovative tools, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally, while also being encouraged to build meaningful relationships across the industry. That same spirit is reflected in the firm’s commitment to giving back, exemplified by Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit founded in JC&A’s Quincy office in 2011. Since its inception, Team IMPACT has matched nearly 4,000 children and their families with college athletic teams across all 50 states, impacting more than 100,000 student-athletes through the power of belonging and teamwork.
Through everyday acts of service and the leadership of its JCAres committee, giving back is not just encouraged at JC&A—it is ingrained in who the company is. These shared experiences strengthen connections across the firm and reinforce a sense of pride and purpose that goes well beyond the workplace.
As JC&A continues to embrace innovation, advance work across key sectors including life sciences, advanced technology, and manufacturing, and prepare to mark 30 years in business in 2026, the firm remains grounded in the same belief that launched it nearly three decades ago: when people feel valued, supported, and inspired, they do their best work. That enduring commitment is what makes JC&A not just a great construction management firm, but a truly great place to work.
