PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An experienced and dedicated Certified Civil Engineer Technologist with over 20 years of Industrial and Commercial field experience. A strong team leader and project manager, able to work under pressure to achieve a successfully completed project. Strong working knowledge of construction disciplines, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations and engineering. Proven expertise in the areas of planning, design and construction of major projects. Seeking a new opportunity to contribute to an Industrial or Commercial project as a Superintendent or Manager.
COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership
Project Management
Scheduling & Tracking
Contractor/Sub-Trades Management
Communication & Client Relations
Interpreting construction drawings
Document Control
Surveying, Design, Estimating
Quality Control
Safety Management
MS Office
AutoCAD
Technical Specification Writing
Experience with the Peri system
Fluent in English & French
Select previous projects include: Ottawa Stage 2 LRT, Green First Inc, Cote Gold Mine, North Red Water Partnership (Sturgeon Refinery), Irving Oil Refinery, Kearl Oil Sands Project, Suncor Forthills Oil Sands Project, Tenaris Warehouse, the Calgary Regional Distribution Center for Target, the Solar Home & Kaleidoscope Building (University of Calgary), Calgary 11th Avenue Place, a twenty-story building, water treatment plant facilities, the Ottawa Airport Terminal, the Canadian War Museum, and the Ottawa Royal Hospital.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Superintendent 2023 -2024
Kiewit Corporation Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Stage 2 LRT Project
Provide supervisory direction and leadership, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
Liaison between field engineering, craft personnel, and project leadership to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications
Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings within concrete discipline
Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence
Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities and equipment requirements
Assist in development and implementation of plans relating to project completion and turnover
Monitor and evaluate subcontractors performance with regards to safety and scope of work
Maintenance Supervisor 2021 – 2022
GreenFirst Forest Products Kapuskasing, ON
Perform routine equipment maintenance
Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
Ensure smooth operation of equipment
Assist during routine systems testing
Assist in locating and isolating system problems
Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
Troubleshoot, perform corrective action or minor repairs
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machine
Oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production technique
Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
Senior Field Operations Manager 2015 – 2021
Ameco/Fluor Canada Calgary, AB
Responsible for on-site project leadership, administration, staff management, and equipment.
Daily interface with on-site senior management (client), project managers, general contractors and trades.
Accountable for proper record-keeping of contracts, safety, and quality; ensuring accounts receivable are kept up to date; monitor project profit and loss performances within tool and maintenance accounts, investigating problem areas and initiating corrective action when needed.
Assisted in monthly building tool and equipment schedules/forecast and revenue/sales projections.
Coding and approving time, equipment coding, material purchase order coding, maintaining inventory levels, ensuring work orders are accurate and product substitutions are noted, and other administrative responsibilities, while ensuring adherence to Company standards and policies.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring, training, performance management and termination of personnel as needed.
Responsible for Equipment Maintenance management, including scheduling, repairs, and ordering parts.
Remain involved with project site mobilization and project closeout.
Superintendent 2013 - 2015
Clark Builders Calgary, AB
Responsible for effectively controlling projects including safety, efficiency, and liability.
Coordinated with the Project Manager and Foreman to establish milestones, ensure the project met timelines, and prepare progress reports to ensure financial success of the project.
Communicated effectively and tactfully with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, and crews.
Managed the shop drawings, architectural plans, specs and all pertinent instructions.
Planned labour requirements and the delivery of project materials by liaising with the Project Manager, ensuring the ability to complete the work on time and on budget.
Supervised, coordinated and scheduling the activities of the construction workers performing installation of envelope and architectural products; leading multiple crews on multiple sites concurrently.
Resolved issues and recommended solutions to problems within the scope of work being performed, contacting the Project Manager when escalation was required.
Recommended measures to improve productivity, safety, quality control, and efficiencies on site.
Superintendent 2011 - 2013
Graham Construction and Engineering Calgary, AB
Responsible for overall site management, including: site staffing, quality control, sub-trade coordination, project scheduling, field cost control, job cost, safety administration and reporting.
Took an active role in hiring, training, performance management, termination, and assigning work for field personnel, in conjunction with the senior superintendent.
Effectively coordinated assigned work with the work of different crafts, departments or contractors.
Supervised and coordinated various contractors and quality of work.
Liaised with engineering, estimating and planning groups to ensure work complied with drawings, specifications and the schedule, resolving construction problems as required.
Maintained ongoing communications with project managers, foreman and subcontractors, implementing management decisions such as construction methods, schedule, quality and safety, and actively seeking information and details from relevant sources as needed.
Monitored compliance with company and site safety programs, documenting issues and implementing corrective measures when required.
Signed off on project documentation including daily site reports, timesheets, and purchase orders.
Responsible for on-site project administration, adhering to Company standards for payroll administration, labor coding of time, equipment coding, warranty follow-up, and material purchase orders and coding.
Took on Senior Superintendent’s role for interim periods.
Remained involved with initial project site mobilization and project closeout.
Civil Engineering Technologist 2002 – 2011
Bellai Brothers Construction Ltd. Ottawa, ON
Worked with building foundations, supports, concrete, and heavy equipment.
Developed and prepared engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches.
Conducted field surveys, reviewed all project specifications, and assisted in evaluation potential field problems and identifying potential solutions to the supervisor.
Supervised, monitored and inspected contractions projects.
Prepared cost estimates for materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotes, schematic drawings and specifications.
Completed all Civil or Structural work as assigned.
Attended and actively participated in project coordination, general contractor and subcontractor meetings.
EDUCATION
Diploma – Mining and Civil Engineer Technologist 2001
College Boreal Sudbury, ON
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Training:
WHMIS
Hazardous Energy Control
Workforce Diversity & Inclusion
HSE Management System – Overview
HR Data Security Certification
Canadian Respectful Workplace Training
Temporary Structures and Construction Devices Survey
Mutual Respect
HO-Mental Health Awareness
Indigenous Peoples of Canada
Defensive Driving
Active Shooter
Anti-Bribery and Corruption (Canada and US)
Contract Changes and Change Proposals
Privacy Awareness
Security Awareness
Other Professional Development & Certifications:
Supervisor Training Program
Fire Stopping and Group Disturbance
First Aid & CPR
Fall Arrest
Forklift & Zoom Boom
Alcohol, Drugs and Safety
Principals of Health & Safety Management
Safety Culture – A Road Map to Zero
Workplace Respect
Disability Management Awareness
Documentation Seminar