Project Management Manager

Executive Summary

An innovative and results-oriented Construction Project Manager with 17 years of experience successfully delivering institutional, critical infrastructure, custom home renovation, residential and low-rise to high-rise condominium projects. Manages the entire construction journey from defining strategy and planning to execution while managing an average budget of up to $150MM. A critical thinker skilled in interpreting and reviewing technical reviews, construction insights, sketches/drawings, advanced technologies, and trade methods to adapt to solve problems and meet deadlines as design challenges arise. A strong leader skilled in leading cross-functional teams through planning, exceptional communication, and making critical decisions in challenging work environments.

Core Competencies & Skills

Strategic Leadership

Project Management

Effective Communication

Procurement & Vendor Management

Occupational Health and Safety

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Time Management

Construction Planning

Government Relations

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Quality Control

Attention to Detail

Cost Control

Certification & Education

Project Management Professional Project Management Institute In Progress

Certificate –Construction Estimating Leonardo College of Design 2019

Certificate – Internal Auditor (Infrastructure) Health & Safety Association 2018

Certificate – Six Dimension Learning Project Management Institute 2017

Certificate –Reading & Drawing Blueprints Leonardo College of Design 2015

Ontario Post-Graduate Certificate – Project Management Centennial College 2011

Ontario College Diploma – Business Administration Centennial College 2003

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoDesk Construction

Bid to Win

ON1Call

Primavera

Bluebeam

Build Connect

Salesforce

NetSuite

JIRA

Builterra

Dynamics GP

Project Management Experience

Business Development & Project Manager

Ryland Build Group April 2024 - Present

Successfully delivered the construction of 14-story high-rise and low-rise residential communities on a 1.279-acre site, delivering a total of 262 units

Applies agile and hybrid methodologies to manage high-rise condominium, banquet hall and steel-fabricated building projects well within requirements, scheduled timelines, quality benchmarks and a $150M budget

Establishes cross-functional relationships to understand project needs, challenges, and priorities while defining complex construction roadmaps to manage project milestones

Develops and implements competitive sales and business development strategies to enhance market penetration and client satisfaction

Prepares project procedures documents, including bids, sub-contract management, drawings, purchase orders, contracts, building permits, change order requests, pricing, RFIs and RFQs

Demonstrates technical skills in reading and interpreting blueprints and designs, estimating materials and labour costs, and establishing project timelines

Submits Municipal Permits, Road Cut and Road Occupancy applications, and Licenses while complying with the Building Code, Occupational Health & Safety, and municipal by-laws

Project Management Experience

Project Manager

Utility Force Construction February 2024 – April 2024

Successfully planned, facilitated and executed project deliverables for watermain projects across the City of Toronto with a budget of $30M

Implemented project management lifecycle methodologies and best practices to streamline processes and tailor to project needs/constraints

Worked collaboratively with project team members to prepare and review analysis reports and drawings, designs, formal specifications, technical reports, manuals and procedures

Drafted budget estimates, contracts, negotiated revisions, progress and tracking reports

Launched a new method for organizing and maintaining project documentation, including contact lists for key stakeholders, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.

Project Manager

Scott Land & Lease September 2023 – February 2024

Strategically negotiated land acquisition across Ontario for renewable energy, right-of-way and residential development projects with a value of up to $30M

Developed positive relationships with landowners and key stakeholders to deliver comprehensive land lease agreements and project objectives through effective communication

Leveraged technical and financial insights to develop cost controls, cost estimates, project schedules, forecasts, deliverables and change orders

Accurately prepared land lease agreements, bid record forms, tenders/bids and contracts

Scheduled regular meetings with clients and project team members to provide updates on project deliverables, accomplishments, delays and issues for proactive response

Construction Coordinator

R.V. Anderson Associates March 2019 – September 2023

Managed 15+ projects for the City of Toronto with a project value of up to $145M to successfully replace, resurface, reconstruct and enhance watermain and transportation infrastructure

Effectively communicated with Toronto Water, Engineering & Construction Services Division, and Transportation Services to review design drawings, project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, financial reports and deliverables

Successfully delivered a $80M Local Road Resurfacing Program well within scope/requirement, costs, scheduled timelines and quality benchmarks

Identified and resolved site issues through quality control and supervision during construction

Facilitated weekly meetings with project members and City of Toronto stakeholders to provide updates, accomplishments, delays, issues, risks and project deliverables

Procurement & Estimating Coordinator

Chart Construction Management Inc. November 2018 – June 2019

Led projects to enhance healthcare infrastructure including Hospital for Sick Children ($5M), St. Joseph’s Health Centre ($10M), Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre ($5M) and St. Michael’s Hospital ($2.5M)

Managed end-to-end procurement process from sourcing materials, generating cost estimates, developing cost and bid proposals, ensuring cost efficiency

Strategically negotiated with vendors/suppliers to secure contracts and favourable terms while minimizing costs

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