ROBERT MACLELLAN, M.SC., MBA
*** ********* ***** ******,*******,L9T5X8 905-***-**** *.*********@****.*** SENIOR-LEVEL PROJECT DIRECTOR: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT • COST ESTIMATIONS • PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT • ON-S I TE SUPERVISION Highly experienced, resourceful project executive with a record of successful planning, executing, coordinating and controlling projects for leading renewable energy power facilities, oil & gas engineering and construction companies. Excellence in Formation of EPC and Subcontracts, along with project management support and field functions to ensure the effective administration of construction contracts. Proven acumen of interpreting contract documents, request for proposal (RFP) submissions, design changes and scope management, analyzing costs, risks, and schedule. Eager to leverage my expertise in scheduling, construction, and constructability reviews. Finely honed strategic and critical thinking, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Core competencies:
• On-Site Field Supervision • Risk & Issue Management • Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Proposal Development • Regulatory Compliance • QA & QC Compliance
• RFP, RFQ, Bidding Processes • Project Scheduling • Progress Review Meetings
• Materials Sourcing • Project Tendering • Construction Site Management
• Lease Agreements • Project Planning & WBS • Contract Documents & Costs
• Savvy in all aspects of construction management practices and principles, construction techniques and practices, including construction of multi-million wind, hydroelectric, solar, turbine, and thermal plants to completion.
• Advanced knowledge of project management process, meeting costing and scheduling parameters, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and staying updated on industry applicable codes and legislation.
• Readily ensures consistent delivery of high-quality services through the creation, monitoring and enforcement of contracts and contractual performance objectives. Cultivates vendor relationships seamlessly.
• Proven ability to communicate, collaborate, and negotiate effectively with internal, field, and 3rd-party stakeholders.
• Adept at prioritizing to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently in deadline-driven environments.
• Skilled in collaborating effectively with peers, internal teams, and decision-making stakeholders of all levels.
• Instrumental in identifying and leveraging opportunities to drive process improvements across all areas of an operation.
• Demonstrated leadership and delegation abilities, with emphasis on cultivating teamwork-based collaborative units.
• Big-picture engineering strategist, with strong tactical execution, project leadership, field inspection/supervision skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Araujo Construction Management LLC., Houston Texas 2021-2025 A developing /Financing energy power facilities and acquisition/Roads and Bridges VP of Operation / Construction/Contracts Legal (USA) Reporting to the CEO of Clients such as Albemarle, to drive the entire project lifecycle, with legal, engineering, finance, and final project execution as per industry regulations. Spearheaded engineering design/construction in a multidisciplinary design environment, showcasing proven project management, risk analysis skills, and the ability to coordinate complex engineering issues in a fast paced, schedule driven, multi-agency project environment. Demonstrated sound judgement; excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and technical report writing skills. ROBERT MACLELLAN, M.SC., MBA, – PAGE 2
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BORALEX INC., Toronto, ON 2015-2021
A power producer developing and operating renewable energy power facilities (wind, hydroelectric, solar, and thermal). VP of Construction / Engineering/Legal Contracts (Canada & USA) Reporting to the Sr VP, drive the entire project lifecycle from permits/design engineering, budget planning, conceptual design, EPC contract development, RFP development, and bidding to project construction, legal, engineering, finance, and final project execution as per industry regulations. Spearheaded engineering design/construction in a multidisciplinary design environment, showcasing proven project management, risk analysis skills, and the ability to coordinate complex engineering issues in a fast paced, schedule driven, multi-agency project environment. Demonstrated sound judgement; excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and technical report writing skills.
• Buckingham Power Plant ($270M), Boralex Inc: Led the plant upgrade, modification, and replacement of 4 new turbines. Rebuilt the plant from 8 to 20 megawatts (MW), accountability of 150-200 resources.
• Yellow Falls Power Dam ($292M): Borea/Pomerleau On-boarded to revitalize this project and re-align scheduling and budget to optimize results and ensure timely delivery. Re-forecasted schedule and finance to secure a successful closeout.
• Niagara Wind Project ($278M), Borea Construction ULC. /Boralex Inc (2015-2017): Directed and executed a (77) wind turbine project, with 230 MW of power. Spearheaded safety, cost, Schedule, and contractual matters with the overall execution of the project. Led project managers through the civil, electrical and tower erection. Closed delivery gap of 3 months by expeditiously outlining deliverables, motivating team, and managing schedule. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SHELL METHANEX, Toronto, ON 2014-2015
Contracts Legal
Directed all aspects of project management, contract management, engineering design/development, and team management. Leveraged advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, methods, and practices for the design and construction reformer/boiler plant replacement project. Exhibited advanced knowledge of the project management process including an understanding of the need to meet cost and schedule requirements. Showcased expert understanding of the legal framework for implementing utility infrastructure in the Province of Ontario, and a strong knowledge of applicable codes and legislation.
• Reformer Re-Build and Waste Heat Boilers Replacement ($250M): Aligned and oversaw costing, forecasting, and project timelines. Conducted financial modeling to assess manpower, construction ability, and final project execution. Attained 15% revenue/cost savings for this project. Additional Career History:
• Sr. Project Director, SUNCOR (2014): Suncor Tank Farm- $350M, 425 resources: Finalized and submitted bid packages; negotiated and selected contractors and consultants. Led the entire project lifecycle, overseeing design, construction, development, commissioning and project closeout.
• Sr. Project Director, NEXEN (2014): Nexen K1A ($300M): Determined work tasks, resources, duration of activities, and construction phases, and prepared project schedule. Created complete construction plan aimed at minimizing total costs by evaluating construction alternatives and meeting all operational constraints.
• Sr Project Director, Western Canada, CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD, P& P Inc (2010-2013): T&M, $380 M
• Director, Western Canada, MOREAU INDUSTRIES LTD. (2007-2009): Horizon Oil Sands Project-$550 M
• Project Manager/Contracts Manager/Legal, NORTH AMERICA CONSTRUCTION (2003-2007): CNRL Project ($380M), Port Hope Wastewater Treatment Plant ($7M), Pembrooke Wastewater Treatment Plant ($40M), Thunder Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant ($70M), and Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant ($50M).
• Project Director of Construction / Contracts, R. BLAIS & FILS (2001-2003)
• Project Director of Construction / Contracts/Engineering, IOC Major Projects (2000-2001)
• Sr. Project Manager / Contract Manager/Engineering, 360 Networks (1999-2000)
• Sr. Project Manager / Contract Manager, Level (3) Communications (A Division of Kiewit) (1998-1999)
• Project Manager/Contracts Manager, Peter Kiewit and Sons (1990-1998)
• Project Manager/Engineering/Finance, Miami International Airport, Miami, FL
• Project Manager/Engineering Design, Hibernia Project (St. John’s/Bull Arm, NF) EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
M.Sc. Project Management – Farington University
MBA Master of Business-Concordia University
LLB Construction Law-Regis University
Training & Development:
CNRL Safety Training ● Project Planning Professional Training ● Crane & Rigging Safety ● OSHA 500 Safety Training Leighton Associates Lead Training ● Kiewit Engineering Volume 2 Projects Kiewit Engineering Volume 3 Scheduling ● Kiewit Engineering Volume 4 Shoring ● Kiewit Engineering Volume 5 Surveying Construction Law, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution ● Partnering Workshops with The Owner Railroad Safety Training, Amtrak, NYCTA ● CSTS Training PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Society of Professional Engineers Institute of Legal Executives American Bar Association /Construction Management Association Chartered Institute of Professional Management Notary Public, NFLD, ON, SK, AB, NWT Commissioner for Oaths, AB /American Society of Notaries National Notary Association /New York Professional Engineering/