Denis Sonnenburg Sr. Project Coordinator
Burnaby, BC V5A 1C1 Email: *.*********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/denis-sonnenburg/ Contact: 431-***-****
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
PMI-Certified Senior Project Coordinator with 15+ years of experience gained in steel manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and capital construction (EPCM). Actively participated in 5 large-scale heavy construction and refurbishment projects (CAD $13M - $50B) is looking to help your company execute any industrial projects by providing excellent project support and tactical support both on site and in office settings.
Possesses a Project Management Diploma (University of Winnipeg, 2020)
Effective communicator at all levels, with demonstrable team building and leadership skills.
Able to provide and ensure effectiveness and collaboration among field trades and project teams for problem resolution and sharing information.
Strong safety awareness; recognized with two safety awards for identifying and addressing site hazards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Oracle, SAP (ERP), SharePoint, Fieldwire, Procore, Aconex, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), MS Project, and Primavera.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Project Management Skills
Consulted with clients and management to determine scope of project, desired timelines, available budget, and human resources.
Participated in development of a project plan based on collaboration with management to lay out expectations and determine the markers for success at each stage.
Enforced quality control processes and ISO 9001 QMS standards across project deliverables, conducting thorough audits to ensure all information is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Followed up on work progress as per schedule to ensure the resources are used efficiently and site activities are completed on time to avoid schedule slippage.
Developed a risk register to identify and mitigate potential risks to the project.
Maintained change order logs and tracked their cost impact to support budget forecasting.
Administration and Coordination Skills
Took an active part in design and implemented work instructions for RFI, Submittals, Change Order Administration and Document Management processes built inside various software platforms.
Collaborated with contractors and vendors to build strong working relationships.
Maintain long-term, direct lines of communication with sub-contractors and vendors to expedite material deliveries and resolve site disputes.
Developed various summary tracking tools, workflows, and notifications to reduce manual entry and keep all information centralized.
Trained personnel on the use of new software.
Produced minutes of meetings, spreadsheets, presentations, flowcharts, check-lists, NCRs and Issue log.
Participated in meetings with internal stakeholders and contractors, tracked action items and followed up to ensure commitments were completed.
Synchronize crew resources and equipment deployment to eliminate bottlenecks and keep daily production on schedule.
Compiled tender bids and proposals, consolidating technical requirements and commercial conditions into a single, unified document.
Architected collaborative SharePoint environments and step-by-step document review workflows to streamline approvals from external parties.
Managed stakeholder communication and ensured effective collaboration across teams to prioritize initiatives based on available resources.
RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
Senior Project Coordinator 2023-till present
EllisDon (Commercial Construction) Vancouver
Senior Project Administrator 2022
Fluor Canada (LNG Canada) Kitimat,BC
Technical Documentation Specialist 2020-2021
Cameco Corporation (Uranium Mining) Saskatoon, SK
Procurement Coordinator 2017 – 2019
(Russel Metals, steel manufacturer) Winnipeg, MB
Deputy Project Manager 2012 – 2016
Mineral Engineering Processes Ltd. (Mineral Processing) Kazakhstan
Quality Manager Assistant 2011 – 2012
MSS (Piping contractor at Kashagan Oil Field Project, US$50 billion) Kazakhstan
Project Support Specialist 2009 – 2011
Chevron Oil Refinery (Project Operations Support Team) Kazakhstan
Assistant to Construction Manager 2006 – 2009
Karcement JSC (Cement Plant Refurbishment Project, US$10.5 million) Kazakhstan
EDUCATION
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) 2022
Project Management Institute
Online Training: Project Control Fundamentals 2021
Udemy.com
Project Management Diploma 2020
University of Winnipeg
Master’s in Translation Studies 2006
Central Kazakhstan Academy
References and employment letters are available upon request