Senior Project Manager, EPC Director

ROBERT MACLELLAN, M.Sc., MBA

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

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/DIRECTOR – ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE MINING, AIRPORTS,NUCULAR

ABOUT (SUMMARY)

Senior Project Manager and Construction Director with 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale EPC projects across North America, specializing in energy infrastructure, renewable energy, Mining, Airports, nuclear, and capital project execution.

Proven track record of leading projects exceeding $4B in total value, managing multidisciplinary teams of up to 400 personnel, and consistently delivering complex programs on time and under budget.

Expert in EPC project delivery, feed stag engineering, IFC engineering, contract negotiation, cost control, risk management, and regulatory compliance across oil & gas, utilities, mining and renewable energy sectors.

Recognized for driving operational efficiency, strengthening project controls, and leading high-performance teams in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.

Leadership Scope: Teams of 150–400 Budgets up to $550M Canada & USA

EXPERIENCE

Contracts and Commercial Manager

Bird/Chandos JV. Chaulk River Nuclear 2026–2026 (Contract)

• Integrated engineering, construction, legal, and finance functions for project delivery

• Reduced risk mitigation in IPD Agreement and Subcontract Agreements

• Ensured compliance across all regulatory and contractual requirements

Director, Construction & Operations

Araujo Construction Management LLC. 2021–2026

• Led full EPC lifecycle for $200M+ energy infrastructure projects across the U.S.

• Integrated engineering, construction, legal, and finance functions for project delivery

• Reduced schedule delays by 20% through risk mitigation strategies

• Improved reporting and governance, increasing issue resolution speed by 25%

• Ensured compliance across all regulatory and contractual requirements

Vice President, Construction & Engineering

Boralex Inc. 2015–2021

• Directed renewable energy projects across Canada and the U.S.

• Managed EPC contracting, engineering, construction, and commissioning

Key Achievements:

• Delivered 230MW Niagara Wind Project ahead of schedule by 3 months

• Recovered $292M hydro project, eliminating 12% cost overrun

• Led $270M power plant upgrade increasing output from 8MW to 20MW

• Managed 200+ personnel with zero safety incidents

Project Manager, Engineering and Construction

Shell / Methanex 2014–2015

• Managed contracts and project controls for $250M industrial project

• Implemented Earned Value Management (EVM) systems

• Delivered 15% cost savings through financial modeling and workforce planning

• Negotiated EPC contracts with zero disputes

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Director – Suncor Energy

Senior Project Director – Nexen

Senior Project Director – Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

Director – Moreau Industries Ltd.

Project Manager / Contracts Manager – North America Construction

EDUCATION

M.Sc., Project Management

MBA – Concordia University

JD, Construction Law

SKILLS

EPC Project Management Construction Management Capital Projects Renewable Energy Oil & Gas Mining Contract Negotiation Cost Control Risk Management Primavera P6 Project Controls EVM Regulatory Compliance

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