Senior Project Director Engineering & Construction

ROBERT MACLELLAN, M.Sc., MBA

Milton, Ontario 905-***-**** *.*********@****.***

SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR – ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

Professional Summary

Seasoned and results-driven Project Executive and Construction Director with over 20 years of leadership experience delivering $4B+ in major infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects across North America. Proven success in EPC contract formation, renewable energy development, and heavy industrial construction for power generation, oil & gas, and utility sectors.

Recognized for directing large-scale, multidisciplinary teams and optimizing cost, schedule, and compliance performance across fast-paced, multi-agency environments. Skilled in negotiating EPC and subcontract agreements, managing risk, and ensuring zero-incident safety programs.

Career Highlights:

Delivered complex renewable energy projects (wind, hydro, solar, thermal) from permitting through commissioning.

Managed cross-functional teams of 150–400+ personnel and project budgets up to $550M.

Consistently achieved on-time, under-budget delivery, including 15% cost savings and 100% safety compliance.

Expert in regulatory frameworks, legal contracts, and financial forecasting across Canada and the U.S.

A big-picture strategist with tactical execution skills — combining engineering acumen, contractual fluency, and operational discipline to deliver world-class projects safely, on time, and on budget.

Core Competencies

Project Leadership & Governance EPC & Design-Build Delivery Contract Negotiation & Legal Compliance Cost & Risk Management Financial Forecasting Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project) QA/QC Oversight RFP & Tendering Regulatory & Environmental Compliance Multidisciplinary Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Renewable Energy Development Process Optimization Safety Program Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Araujo Construction Management LLC., Houston, TX

VP of Operations / Construction / Contracts Legal (USA) 2021–2025

Directed full EPC project lifecycle for high-value clients (e.g., Albemarle), integrating legal, engineering, and finance functions to ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery.

Spearheaded multidisciplinary design and construction for $200M+ energy infrastructure projects, coordinating cross-functional teams using Primavera P6 to meet aggressive schedules.

Implemented risk-mitigation protocols that reduced schedule delays by 20%.

Established structured reporting frameworks that improved issue-resolution speed by 25%.

Boralex Inc., Toronto, ON

VP of Construction / Engineering / Legal Contracts (Canada & USA) 2015–2021

Directed end-to-end renewable energy projects across Canada and the U.S., including design, EPC contracting, and final commissioning.

Buckingham Power Plant ($270M): Upgraded four turbines, increasing output from 8MW to 20MW while managing 200+ personnel and achieving zero safety incidents.

Yellow Falls Power Dam ($292M): Recovered project schedule and restructured budget to eliminate a projected 12% overrun, securing on-time completion.

Niagara Wind Project ($278M): Delivered 77-turbine, 230MW facility three months ahead of schedule by re-aligning resources and optimizing team performance.

Developed project control standards that improved executive reporting and cross-departmental communication.

Shell / Methanex, Toronto, ON

Contracts Legal 2014–2015

Directed contract and project management for the $250M Reformer & Waste Heat Boiler Replacement Project.

Conducted financial modeling and manpower forecasting that achieved 15% cost savings while maintaining full safety and environmental compliance.

Implemented earned value management (EVM) and cost forecasting systems to monitor schedule and spending.

Negotiated and managed EPC and subcontract agreements with zero contract disputes.

Additional Career History

Sr. Project Director, Suncor Energy (2014) – Delivered $350M Tank Farm project with 425 staff, shortening procurement cycle by 10% through optimized contractor selection.

Sr. Project Director, Nexen (2014) – Led $300M K1A facility construction; optimized scheduling to reduce projected costs by 8%.

Sr. Project Director, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (2010–2013) – Oversaw $380M in Western Canada projects with 100% schedule adherence.

Director, Moreau Industries Ltd. (2007–2009) – Directed $550M Horizon Oil Sands Project; implemented reporting systems that improved visibility by 15%.

Project Manager / Contracts Manager, North America Construction (2003–2007) – Managed $500M+ municipal and industrial projects across Ontario; all completed on schedule and budget.

Earlier Roles: Progressive leadership across major programs with R. Blais & Fils, IOC Major Projects, 360 Networks, Level 3 Communications, and Peter Kiewit & Sons, overseeing EPC, engineering design, and financial controls for projects exceeding $1B cumulative value.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

M.Sc., Project Management – Farington University

MBA, Master of Business – Concordia University

JD, Construction Law – Regis University

Training: OSHA 500 Safety Project Planning Professional Crane & Rigging CNRL Safety

Kiewit Engineering Volumes 2–5 Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Partnering Workshops Railroad & CSTS Safety

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) National Notary Association

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