Experience

Corebuild Construction Ltd.

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Jul 2020 - Present



AEC Construction

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  As Director of AEC Developments, David is responsible for profitability and growth for the organization, and to focus on further development of internal and external clients.Responsibilities include:- Provides overall direction and strategy for the company- Ensuring a strong focus on clients, a commitment to excellence and innovation- Responsible and accountable for AEC company financials (Forecasting and Reporting)- Responsible for budgets, scheduling and staffing as well as maintaining and increasing relationships with key subcontractors and clients.- Responsible and accountable for Health and Safety for AEC. Also supporting and improving our current health and safety policies that are established.- Develops strategic relationships for major pursuits and leads all design build opportunities- Provides risk management analysis on all pursuits and construction projects- Ensure increased revenue and profitability for the company and reports back to shareholders.- Provides leadership all major projects; forecast, schedules, cost estimates, financial reports and reconciles all commitments that exceed assigned budgets.

• Manager, Construction Services

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  As Manager, Construction Services, David is responsible for developing and execute the strategic plan to promote revenue, profitability and growth for the organization, with a focus on client strategy and operational excellence.



Rutherford Contracting Ltd.

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Building Division

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  As the Vice President; Building Division, David was responsible for profitability and growth for the organization.Responsibilities include:- Provides overall direction for the Building division- Develops strategic relationships for major pursuits and leads all design build opportunities- Providing leadership to market segment staff for pursuits and client development- Ensuring a strong focus on clients, a commitment to excellence and innovation- Ensure increased revenue and profitability for all divisions- Reviews bids, documents and data for the project; establishing schedules, budgets and profitability margins for all contract.- Responsible for budgets, scheduling and staffing as well as maintaining and increasing relationships with key subcontractors and target clients.- Determines the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines that must be met.- Coordinates all client contacts and maintains working relationships at all levels throughout the period of the project. Monitors and controls all contractual commitments to assure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contract.



Ira McDonald Construction Ltd.

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Preconstruction

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  As the Director of Preconstruction; David was responsible for a wide range of projects ranging from $500K to $30M:Responsibilities include:- Provided leadership and oversaw the preconstruction and estimating departments- Lead all project acquisitions including management and delivery of the preconstruction and estimating phases of the project- Responsible for all preconstruction and estimating services, ranging from $500K - $35M- Lead all design build, construction management and general contracting projects - Completed prequalifications as well as provided guidance to business development unit- Responsible for all contract negotiations and contract execution - Prepared department budgets and provided staffing and project recommendations- Responsible for assembling project teams for design build projects- Interpreted contract documents to mitigate risk and evaluate financial and company- Works closely with Owners and Consultants and provides advice on construction, methodology, costs and schedules



Vicano Construction Limited

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2014

  As Senior Project Manger; David was on a wide range of projects for clients in both the public and private sector.Responsibilities include:- Completing projects within the prescribed timelines and project budget- Prepares, reviews, and executes project contracts, project negotiations, and project tenders.- Leads project team meetings, project negotiations, and ensure future business operations.- Reviewed all project forecasted financial targets to ensure we exceed project projections.- Contract review, manages project budgets, cost estimates, and evaluates financial risk.- Provides project cost forecasting, financial budget review and cost analysis on all projects- Provides leadership on design build, land development and redevelopment projects



PCL Construction

• Canada
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2013

  As a Project Manager; David had the opportunity to work on projects all over southern Ontario.Responsibilities include:- Provides project proposals, execution plans, job start-up, risk management plan, final project reports and executes commissioning and closeout documents.- Prepares, reviews, and executes project contracts, project negotiations, and project tenders.- Reviews and executes subcontractor contracts, invoicing, and ensure subcontractors meet performance goals.- Prepares comprehensive project cost and scheduling forecast for owners and clients- Reviews and approves changes within the project and evaluates any cost/scheduling impacts.- Reviews contracts documents, project budgets, and evaluates financial risk on projects.- Prepares and evaluates project schedules, projects scopes, project quality management and completes field reports to ensure drawings and specifications are meet.



City of Brantford

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Mar 2011

  As a Project Manager; David was responsible for manager the construction of all Capitals ProjectsResponsibilities include:- Prepared and reviewed project contracts, negotiations, schedules, tendering, and project budgets.- Prepared and review request for tender, request for proposals and request for quotations project. As a Project Manager; David was responsible for manager the construction of all Capitals ProjectsResponsibilities include:- Prepared and reviewed project contracts, negotiations, schedules, tendering, and project budgets.- Prepared and review request for tender, request for proposals and request for quotations project.



J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd.

• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Management

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2007