Civil Engineering Engineer

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ANDRE BROWN P.ENG

Profile

Outgoing Professional Engineer, Structural Engineer, Technical Specialist, Construction Project Manager, Contracts Administrator and Construction Site Inspector with 15+ years of proven results in the construction industry Strong team builder, mentor, facilitator and motivator Superb communication and relationship management skills Involvements within municipalities and federal government has developed knowledge of applicable standards in environmental and construction services as well as Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures

Professional Experience

AOB Enterprise (Sole Proprietorship)

Client – Residential Homeowners/Developers/Realtors Ottawa, Ontario

January 03, 2017 – Present

Structural Engineer

• Structural Design of residential, small commercial/industrial buildings

• Connection designs

• Foundation footing designs

• Contract Administration

• Constructability reviews and recommendations

• Design reviews, checks and structural verifications as required

• Supervising, directing and managing construction renovation projects

• Conducting site visits and advising on engineering issues

• Managing changes related to designs

Environment: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, AutoCad, Personal Computer, Forte 5.2, Risk Assessment, MS Office

McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers

Client – MTO / City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

May 15, 2013 – Nov 11, 2016

Contracts Administrator / Senior Construction Site Inspector

• Performed site inspection on municipal construction projects for quality control and adherence with applicable provincial standards, engineering design and technical specifications

• Documented construction site activities. Produced daily diaries, photo logs, survey checks and field progress reports

• Directed, organized and controlled work to administer medium contract

• Supervised work group

• Provided problem resolution/field solutions with respect to construction issues

• Attended and participated in site construction progress meetings

• Ensured work on contracts proceeded according to plans, procedures, contract specifications and quality

• Checked contract documents and reviewed design for errors

• Approved work and progress payments

• Checked and inspected contractor's work with drawings and related contract documents

• Conducted site surveys, confirming scope of work, obtaining relevant information, equipment and materials

• Provided weekly and monthly reports

• Compiled field data in report form for review of project designer

• Monitored staff levels, coached junior staff as required

• Addressed contractor questions and misconceptions by working closely with superintendent and other construction staff

• Managed the construction budget, acted as liaison with clients and issued invoices as appropriate

• Performed work within established guidelines, procedures and practices

• Ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act on construction sites with authority to issue stop orders

• Liaised with clients for regulatory site inspections with respect to construction activities

• Participated in the planning of construction phase of the project

• Ensured compliance with required resources by monitoring the time, budget and equipment

• Produced a variety of detailed reports for the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)

• Provided technical engineering information and interpretation of plans and specifications as required to ensure work performance to applicable QA/QC standards

• Monitored all on-site construction activities on a daily basis

• Provided recommendations to the contractor in order to meet the required standard and regulations

• Assured site construction compliance with design requirements

• Monitored work performance of subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract

• Ensured construction work complied with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions

• Promoted and monitored compliance with the project safety program and environmental protection requirements in co-ordination with site coordinators

• Provided change order management, including change order reviews; prepared and issued notices for change and instructions for project manager

• Documented and reported all accidents and injuries as received

• Performed additional assignments as directed by supervisors for project success

• Advised management of potential problems and work interferences which resulted in non- conformances

• Contributed to the review and execution of construction schedule of activities as required

• Coordinated site inspections, inspected falsework, formwork, storm sewers, reinforcing steel, structural steel, and concrete placements to ensure compliance to structural drawings and specifications

• Provided solutions to conflicts in structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications and follow-up with consultants and contractors to completion

• Planned, organized, directed, controlled and evaluated construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget

• Planned and prepared construction schedules and milestones and monitored progress against established schedules

• Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

• Developed and implemented quality control programs

• Represented company on matters such as business services and contracts negotiation 3

• Prepared progress reports and issued progress schedules to clients

• Supervised the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff

• Examined plans, drawings, and site layouts for new buildings, building renovations and other proposed structures

• Site inspection of buildings, bridges, highways and other types of building and engineering construction for conformance to drawings, specifications, building codes or other applicable ordinances

• Inspection and monitoring of electrical, plumbing installations in structures to ensure compliance with municipal regulations

• Inspection of concrete formwork, reinforcing steel, reinforcing concrete, pre-stressed concrete to ensure quality standards and to verify conformance to specifications and building codes

• Site inspection of sewer systems and pipelines

• Inspected structures on behalf of clients and assessed and provided reports on the physical condition of such structures

Environment: MS Project, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SAP 2000 Defence Construction Canada

Client – Department of National Defense

Ottawa, Ontario

May 19, 2008 – March 20, 2013

Assistant Project Manager / Contracts Administrator

• Transformed a disjointed, decentralized contract unit into a business-focused proactive and coordinated team with shared vision and values

• Maintained close contact with strategic clients

• Led special initiatives to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of contract services delivery; tender document preparation and contract award

• Reintroduced the Corporate Risk Management Strategy as a performance management tool

• Developed new contracts for client partners as required, negotiated terms and conditions for relevant contracts, and nurtured ongoing relationships with all stakeholders

• Coached and led business unit in planning and directing the development of training programs to advance and sustain a high-performance culture

• Led the contracting department to develop and execute effective procurement strategies for sensitive and capital projects

• Managed and developed team for optimal performance and improving competencies

• Planned and directed meetings to ensure strategic objectives were achieved

• Participated in the preparation of proposal for strategic projects

• Ensured that standards and procedures were followed, and participated in continuous improvement initiatives

• Provided advice regarding all aspects of procurement to meet Client-Partner needs for complex procurements

• Researched, prepared and presented documentation required for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures)

• Completed project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, major recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediation

• Supported Client-Partner project approval processes by facilitating decision-making within Client- Partner organizations through the development of business case analysis, functional space programming and other documentation

• Participated in procurement planning and prepared tender documentation

• Coordinated activities of consultants

• Updated program and project databases

• Monitored and controlled project schedules and costs

• Supported business development activities

• Ensured quality standards were met and in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

• Coordinated activities of consultants

• Updated program and project databases

• Monitored and control project schedule and costs

• Supported and/or lead business development activities

• Developed and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client- Partners and/or stakeholders

• Ensured quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

• Managed risk

• Reviewed Client-Partner information (e.g. specifications, financial details, security) and assemble for submission to the contract authority

• Prepared procurement documents for complex procurements

• Reviewed tender submissions for compliance and facilitate proposal evaluations

• Made recommendations to the contract authority for approval (e.g. procurement initiation, process decisions, contract awards)

• Negotiated contracts with proponents

• Responded to inquiries from bidders

• Acted as the DDC’s representative, within DCC’s delegated signing authority

• Communicated with Client-Partners and industry, including debriefing unsuccessful bidders

• Reviewed and approved initiation and award of contracts, within delegated signing authority

• Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements Environment: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Personal Computers, Servers, Mobiles, MS Project, SOW, WBS, Project Charter, Risk Assessment, MS Office Harmer Podolak Consulting Engineers

Client – Municipality /Townships

Ottawa, On

September 04, 2005 – Dec 09, 2007

Structural Engineer / Construction Site Inspector

• Monitored tasks related to structural building elements and structural bridge components for all constructions

• Detected and solved issues and assisted in structural designs and development

• Wrote technical specifications

• Completed detailed structural design calculations and analysis and final engineering review

• Performed bridge and culvert inspections in accordance with applicable inspection standards

• Assisted in the of proposal submissions and the identification and development of new business opportunities preparation

• Assisted in the support and development of junior bridge group staff

• Provided engineering expertise and services related to the design, rehabilitation, evaluation, inspection of bridges, culverts and other transportation structures 5

• Prepared cost estimates, specifications, tender documents, reports, and proposals

• Inspected construction sites and materials, conducted field surveys

• Established and implemented policies and procedures for quality assurance and control

• Coordinated and reviewed shop drawing submissions

• Participated in the preparation and negotiation of cost estimates and budgets

• Conducted duties compliant with Health and Safety regulations to ensure a safe work environment

• Verified the integrity and capacity of structural components

• Monitored and inspected Portable Traffic Signals

• Conferred with clients and other members of the engineering team and conducted research to determine project requirements

• Planned and designed structural elements, developed construction specifications and procedures

• Evaluated and recommended appropriate building and construction materials

• Interpreted, reviewed and approved civil design work

• Conducted field services for structural civil works

• Ensured construction plans met guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations

• Established and monitored construction work schedules

• Conducted feasibility studies and economic analyses

• Acted as project or site supervisor for construction work

• Prepared contract documents and reviewed and evaluated tenders for construction projects Environment: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Personal Computers, Servers, Mobiles, MS Project

Educational Background

Skills and Attributes

Technical Writing –

Certificate (Honours)

Master of Science Degree –

Civil Engineering

Algonquin College – Ottawa

Key Courses:

Information and Management, Technical Writing 1&2. Selected Topics (Independent Research), Web-based

Tools and Technology

University of Ottawa – Ottawa

Key Courses:

Reinforced Concrete Design 2, Prestressed Concrete Design, Elements of Bridge Engineering, Advanced

Structural Steel Design, Finite Element Design

Bachelor of Science Degree –

Civil Engineering

University of the West Indies – Trinidad and Tobago Key Courses:

Water Resources, Foundation Engineering, Soil

Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Structural

Engineering

Professional Development Contract Management - Defence Construction Canada Civil Engineering Tools and

Competencies

Conditional surveys; cover meter devise determine

reinforcing steel cover, Reinforced Concrete Design 2, Prestressed Concrete Design, Elements of Bridge

Engineering, Advanced Structural Steel Design, Finite Element Design

Water Resources, Foundation Engineering, Soil

Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Structural

Engineering

Contract Management

Risk Management and Managing Project Risk

Project Management

Professional

Knowledge of Project Management methodology (PM

BOK based) and their applications in diverse

management situations

Application of the Project Management five (5)

Process Groups: Initiating Process Group, Planning Process Group; Executing Process Group, Monitoring and Controlling Process Group and Closing Process

Group to the work environment

Security Clearance Enhanced Reliability active and Secret eligible Language Skills English

Memberships and Associations Professional Engineers of Ontario – P. Eng Project Management Institute – PMI Member

Risk Management and Managing Project Risk, -

Defence Construction Canada, Ottawa

PMI – PMP Workshop – Ottawa

New Manager and Team Leader Workshop – The

Professional Development Institute – 70 Technology Blvd., Gatineau

Creative Thinking and Problem Solving

Presentations that Persuade and Engage

Negotiation Skills – Olivus Incorporated - Ottawa

Effective Public Speaking: Making and Maintaining

Impact – Centre for Excellence in Communications - Ottawa

Fundamentals 2: Legal and Policy Environment for

Procurement, Material. – Canada School of Public

Service – 94 Dalhousie Street, Quebec

Fundamentals of Contract Laws –

MTO T131 Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution

training

Construction Standards

Knowledge

Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act, CHBDC

(CAN/CSA-S6-00), OPSD, CSA Standard A23.3-94,

CAN/CSA S16-01, CAN/CSA-086-09, OPSS, NMS,

OHSA, CAN/CSA-S6-00, CAITM, Contract Documents

including General Conditions of Contracts, Special Provisions

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Office Tools MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Project. Web-based Tools and Technologies,

FrameMaker, MadCap Flare

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